JANUARY 2026
Thank you so much for being apart of
Strike Studio in 2025.
Now, are you ready to see what's to come in 2026?
Come on the journey with us
LET'S REWIND
Highlights & Holidays
CHRISTMAS
PARTY
December 13th
Thank you for joining us and contributing to our Potluck!
We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did!
Award Winners!
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Most Improved
Junior
Zachariah
Most Improved
Adults
Lachlan
Most Dedicated
Junior
Rianna
Most Dedicated
Adults
Sang
The Warriors Heart
Jack
Fighter of
the Year
Coach Vinay
Students of the Year
Adults
Luke
Juniors
Xavier
WHAT'S COMING UP?
TEENS CLASSES
Commencing January 5th
Our Teen Muay Thai classes are designed specifically for young Nak Muay aged 12–17 years.
We’ve now separated Teens from Kids classes to ensure students are training with partners of similar size, strength, and maturity, creating a safer and more effective learning environment.
As part of this update, Teen classes have been extended to a full 1 hour, giving students more time to develop their skills, conditioning, and confidence (compared to the previous 45 minute Kids classes).
🗓 Teen Classes commence Monday, January 5th
📍 Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
⏰ Time: 5:00–6:00pm
If you are a teen currently training in adult classes on an adult membership, you are more than welcome to continue and will not be required to move into the Teen program.
However, if you would prefer to transition into the Teen classes while on an adult membership, simply let our Reception team know in person or via email, and we’ll organise the change for you.
If you have any questions or would like help deciding which option is best,
our team is happy to chat and guide you 👍
THIS MONTH'S TOPICS
5th-11th
WEEK 1
SWITCH
KICK
11th-18th
WEEK 2
FIGHTING
A
SOUTHPAW
19th-25th
WEEK 3
FAKES
26th-1st
WEEK 4
MAINTAINING
DISTANCE
ALL ABOUT
OUR MEMBERS
Luke
More about Luke...
Before Muay Thai, Luke trained in Kyokushin Karate. A full contact martial art where body shots are the focus and head kicks are fair game. After taking more than a few head kicks, he realised he needed to sharpen his defence and evolve. That led him to Muay Thai and he's now three years into his Muay Thai journey.
Originally Luke's kids trained Karate whilst he was working on his laptop from the side-lines. He had expressed chest pain to the Sensei and was told that Karate will fix it. Luke took his word for it and it WORKED!
In the gym, Luke is always encouraging others and leads by example, not just for his training partners, but for his three kids who also train with us. A true superdad. At 50 years old, Luke says he feels like he’s in the best shape of his life.
Outside the gym, he enjoys fishing, learning how to squid, and snowboarding, including trips to Japan.
He credits Muay Thai for improving his balance, strength, and overall fitness on the mountain.
Luke's words of Wisdom
Sunny
Note: Sunny is not a photo person, but he was very proud of his achievement
MEMBER MILESTONES
Tung
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Oli
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Kallan
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Darcy
Sava
JANUARY BABIES
Aiden
Andreas
Andreas
Angela
Anthony
Badhane
Bat
Ege
Francisco
Isaac
Jake
Jason
Kevin
Liana
Linda
Luke
Matthew
Matthew
Mikel
Nick
Pedro
Pete
Radu
Reid
Ryan
Samuel
Stefan
Ting Ting
Travis
Wayne
Winnie
Be sure to come to training to fulfill your birthday kicks
PLEASE WELCOME
OUR NEW STRIKERS
Please make our new Strikers Feel Welcome in our community
Abdul
Aidan
Alexander
Ana
Arda
Bill
Caydn
Chad
Connor
Eric
Francisco
Harvey
Jacob
John-Anthony
John-Carlo
Joseph
Khang
Kristian
Lucas
Mauricio
Max
Melanie
Nick
Niusha
Ollie
Phillip
Reid
Robert
Soun
Steele
Tammy
Veer
Zayn
COMPETITION ENTRIES!
My Muay Thai Moment of 2025
Let's have a look at the entrants of our competition and find out who the winner is!
Lachlan
"This moment made my year cause I feel like all my hard work paid off even with doubt in skill, I didn’t think I would do as-well as I did and it makes me more excited to continue my Muay Thai journey and try even harder for next time"
-Lachlan
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Joanna
"Turns out they’re
actually girls girls’"
-Joanna
Sara
"First time doing 2 fights in 1 day, I couldn’t pulled out because I hadn’t had the greatest health leading up. These fights meant a lot to me because I pushed through harder than I could imagine and this photo was from the second fight and I may have been exhausted but my corner helped me to push harder and I'm bloody proud of my achievement from that day because I proved myself wrong but did my coaches proud to!"
-Sara
WINNER!
Charlie
"This moment was just a glimpse of the Thai trip earlier this year. I’ve made lifelong friends from the trip and further fallen deeper into love for Muay Thai. Moments like this excite me for future trips and getting to know more people on a personal level as a product of all sharing the same interest. Love you strike studio ❤️❤️"
-Charlie
Thank you everyone who had entered the competition!
We loved to hearing your stories!
For our Winner, Charlie, Come to reception to claim your prize!
GYM UPDATES + HOUSE KEEPING
FEEDBACK FORM!
From the moment you walk through the door to the time you leave,
your experience matters to us. Your feedback helps us improve how we serve you and continue building the best possible environment at Strike Studio.
This short survey will take no longer than 5 to 10 minutes to complete and can be completed anonymously, so please feel free to be
as open and honest as you like.
We are committed to making Strike Studio the best Muay Thai gym in Australia, and your voice plays a big part in helping us reach that vision.
Thank you for being part of the Strike community and for helping us
grow stronger together.
Gym Updates
New Training Space!
-We are excited to show you the new and improved bag/strength area!
You deserve the best, and we can offer expanded training space, increasing class capacity and providing more room for your workouts
Admin Updates
Don't get caught on the waiting list!
-Our class reached maximum capacity this week! Be sure to prebook before class to avoid missing out!
NEW TIMETABLE
January 5th
We have replaced our morning S&C's with Muay Thai 7am Tuesdays and Thursdays! Now all you early birds can squeeze Muay Thai into your routine 5 days a week!
We’re also excited to introduce new Teens classes at 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!
MUAY THAI
EDUCATION
COACHES CORNER
DID YOU KNOW?
What is Songkran?
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year, celebrated every April, and it is one of the
most important cultural events in Thailand.
The word Songkran comes from an ancient Sanskrit term meaning to move or change place. Referring to the sun’s transition into a new zodiac position. Symbolically, it represents the passing of the old year and the welcoming of a new one.
Water is central to Songkran because it represents purification, renewal, life and continuity.
At its core, Songkran is about renewal, cleansing and gratitude.
Where did Songkran come from?
Historically, Songkran was a quiet and deeply respectful celebration in Thailand. To recieve blessings for the future ahead. Thai people would
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Clean their family home
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Travel back to their hometowns
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Visit temples to make merit
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Pour scented water over Buddha
Songkran Today!
Today, Songkran still carries those same meanings, but the celebration has expanded into a nationwide festival. Alongside temple visits and family rituals, streets fill with music, laughter and water celebrations as people joyfully splash one another to symbolically wash away the past year and welcome a fresh start. While the atmosphere is more lively and playful, the heart of Songkran remains the same: honouring tradition, community and new beginnings in Thailand.
You have the chance to experience this years Songkran festival if you join us on our next Thai Trip!
All the details can be found here
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