"I have known Mark Castagnini personally for many years, and am proud to call him a friend. Mark is a man of outstanding integrity with a heart of gold. Mark is opening a new gym and training facility in Melbourne, and I am sure it will be a success. If I lived in Melbourne it is where I would love to train because of the friendly nature and professional environment that would surround the four walls. I wish mark all the best for his exciting upcoming endeavors. I look forward to training there whenever I’m in Melbourne in the very near future Danny Green – WBA Light Heavy Weight World Champion
As a professional Muay Thai fighter I like to surround myself with the best in the business, people that understand the sport and can help take it to the next level. I am very happy to have an involvement with Hammers gym and looking forward to seeing the next generations of fighters coming out of his gym to help represent Victoria".
Mr Castagnini is also a specialist commentator with Fox Sports and also has been invited to commentate for the WMC World title gala events in Macau, Thailand and also for the finals of the first season of the world famous reality TV show The Contender Asia in Singapore. The WMC, the world governing body for the sport of Muaythai, is proudly affiliated to Mr. Castagnini and wish him all the best for the opening of his new training centre.
I have known Mark Castagnini for over 10 years.....Over those years I have seen him grow into one of Australia's best Martial Arts Media Professionals. I unequiviacolly support Mark's character and wish him all the very best both with his new training centre and his continued success in the world of martial arts.
I first met Mark Castagnini through a mutual friend. He is smart, professional and modest and we have grown to become quite good friends since that first meeting, especially as I never had to fight him in the ring! His gym and vision is quite spectacular and I have no doubt that if anyone can pull off this ambitious plan, it is Mark. I look forward to seeing the gym really come to life and be the focal point for martial arts training in Melbourne.
I have known Mark Castagnini for over ten years as a friend and have also become very impressed with his business and human qualities. Through my passion for kickboxing there is no one in the world that knows this sport better. He speaks with the authority of a former champion but also is a walking encyclopedia on the sport. Even more importantly, Mark is a man that always comes through. I am pleased to be a character reference as to Mark's efficacy and integrity.
Really impressed with the Gym, very welcoming & friendly, I’m working towards my goals with help from instructors & seniors’ Liana Cousins, Gardener
‘Good atmosphere, friendly people, well structured training’ Ben Wiltshire, student
‘I love how Hammers Gym pushes me, all I have to do is go and I will loose weight’ Mitchel Lennel, Fish monger
‘It’s the only gym I know where so many high profile stars come and give one on one training sessions or small group sessions – names like Chuck Liddell, John Wayne Parr, Nugget, Danny Green – its amazing – I LOVE IT’. Paul Joseph, Senior Accountant
‘Great place, good atmosphere, highly enjoyable and rewarding’ Michael, student
‘I love the place, achieving more than I ever thought I would’ David McGuiness, Real Estate agent
‘It’s a great gym , there are not many gyms like Hammers around anymore’ Andrew Faramez, IT specialist
“It’s great. Great community feeling, lovely people, I’m achieving my goals’ Helena Cousins, Retail/ Hospitality
