Mark 'The Hammer' Castagnini Founder and Head Instructor of Hammers Gym, Mark Castagnini is one of the most highly respected names in Australian Muay Thai/Kickboxing. To learn all about Kru Mark's Martial Arts Career, Click here. Hammers Gym incorporates the Blitz Thai Boxing Curriculum. A fully graded system that incorporates the best techniques of Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and various other arts.

David has been training in Muay Thai since 1997 and has reached the level of Black Singlet through the Blitz Thai Kickboxing curriculum. Training directly under Kru Mark 'The Hammer' Castagnini, one of Australia's most respected Kick boxers David is enjoying spectacular fighting success with 8 fights 2 wins by KO and is currently holding both the IKBF East Coast & Victorian Muay Thai Champion title’s.

David’s philosophy is about using martial arts to develop physically, mentally and spiritually; he encourages people of all ages to participate in the classes knowing the training can benefit anyone with a willing mind.

Assistant to Head Instructor - Black Singlet
Additional Training: WMC Camp Thailand, John Wayne Parr, Paul Slowinski

Comment: The influence Mark has had on my life has kept me off the street and given me good positive focus in my business and personal aspect of my life.
I have participated in a few different systems but believe the Blitz system to be the most beneficial due to the support that is offered by the trainers. The club has always been so welcoming and easy to turn up to every week.
I want my students to learn self respect, respect to others, fitness and well beingI am very much looking forward to teaching all the new and existing students at Hammers Gym and hope they will be able to experience what I did.

Black Singlet Personal Trainer - Muay Thai, General Fitness & Nutrician
Years Training: 12 years Additional Training: Original member of the Blitz Thai Kickboxing Assistant Instructor Program.Cert 3 & 4 in Fitness (Personal Trainer) Trained in Thailand at both the WMC camp and Sityodtong camp. Trained with Aust Thaiboxing icons ‘John’ Wayne Parr and Nugget. Working with Children Check.

Comment: With a lifetime interest in martial arts, health and fitness I have found my training under the Blitz Thai Kickboxing system to be the perfect way to bring all my lifetime interests together. It has assisted me in the development of myself both personally and professionally.

The Blitz Thai Kickboxing system has always been challenging with clear goals and checkpoints to measure my own development. The system draws on the ancient techniques of Thaiboxing, effective element of other martial arts styles, and Kru Marks experience both in the ring and working within the security industry for a number of years. For these reasons I feel the Blitz Thai Kickboxing system to be well suited to everyone.

Years Training: 5+ Years
Additional Training: Thailand WMC 2008, One on one training with John Wayne Parr and Nugget. Trained with Paul “The Sting” Slowinksi, Brian Ebersole (UFC Welterweight Champ) & David Hedgecock

Comment: I wanted to join Blitz Muay Thai as I’d been in a few fights & I’d usually end up throwing the first punch through fear & inexperience. I joined Blitz Muay Thai to learn how to handle myself in these situations & found through time, that I don’t even need to throw any punches, but if it came down to it, I know I have the confidence & ability to hold my ground to defend myself and my family/friends. I also joined to improve my fitness which I believe to be at its best.  I really admire the Blitz training system as it promotes such a high degree of respect by all members toward each other. You feel very humble and proud at the same time. Through my time here I’ve made life long friends and the I’ve found drive to become the best I can be.

Chris has been training since June 2009 and his dedicated determination to the sport saw him reach Black level in December 2011. Chris started training to increase his general fitness as well as learn how to handle street confrontations if they arose.

He developed a love for the sport and loved his training into a fighting direction where under the guidance of Mark ‘The Hammer’ Castagnini he entered and won his first fight in May 2010 at Warriors Way. Chris has fought in many subsequent fights and is as yet undefeated.

Tommy has been training in Muay Thai since 2007.
Strong dedicated and consistent training saw Tommy achieve his black level in December of 2011.