By Olivia Condous
A Melton martial arts gym has an exciting upcoming event program filled with international fighting stars to share their wisdom with local athletes.
Gladiator Muay Thai has booked multiple-time world champion fighter Mostafa Abdollahi to come to the gym for an exciting seminar on May 7.
The gym will also host a three-day event over the long weekend in June with seven expert Thai fighters providing coaching for a student training camp.
Gladiator Muay Thai owner Glenn Cassar said the gym members were very excited for the upcoming events.
“It’ll be a huge thing for Melton,” he said.
Mr Cassar said martial arts had a positive impact on the community, as the benefits of the sport are wide-ranging for both adults and children.
“There’s social benefits, there’s so many different aspects that people can gain just by joining a gym,
“We’re a family run gym, that’s a main aspect of our gym, to build a family orientated environment for like-minded people to train.”
The gym will also hold a third exciting event later in the year, with previous Muay Thai heavyweight world champion Nathan Corbett holding a seminar in August.
The gym currently has about 150 members, but Mr Cassar encouraged more people who were interested to visit for a week free trial.
“It’s not just about the fighting, it’s about meeting people and fitness,” Mr Cassar said.
“It’s the community that makes us what we are.”
To get involved, search Gladiator Muay Thai on Facebook.
