All About
PTJ Muaythai Gym – Gladesville
At PTJ Muaythai Gym – Gladesville, we train people of all ages and experience levels to become stronger, more confident, and more capable through expert-led martial arts training. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, or personal growth, you’ll progress in a focused, supportive space.
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Team Behind Your Training
The coaches at PTJ Muaythai Gym – Gladesville in Gladesville, NSW are experienced, supportive, and here to help you grow. Whether you’re just starting or getting ready to compete, you’ll get expert instruction, clear feedback, and a team that’s invested in your success.
Andrew Parnham
Andrew is a former professional fighter who has been involved in muaythai for 20 years. Since opening PTJ Muaythai Gym, he has produced numerous champions and has a passion for all facets of muaythai. Andrew was nominated for Trainer of the Year in 2013/2014/2015 and was awarded an Honorary Degree in 2015 from Mor Rachabhat Chombueng University in Thailand, a first for a non-Thai. Andrew has an eye for detail and prides himself in teaching a pure form of muaythai, with an attention to detail, clinch techniques and kicking style.
Palungchok
Coach “Chok” is a former Thai circuit fighter who has been with PTJ since he won a scholarship from the Muaythai College in Thailand to come to learn English and team Muaythai. Chok is former WBC Naikanomtom Champion, Siam 2 Sydney Stadium Champion and IMA World Champion. Chok is a genuine nice guy and in such a short space of time has become one of the treasures of the gym due to his loveable personality. He is a very personable trainer who is a lot of fun and loves to teach fitness, footwork and agility drills associated with Muaythai. He is a knee fighter, so also likes to teach that style which is about walking forward, long knees and breaking down his opponents. He has a wealth of knowledge and will be graduating from the Muaythai College of Rachaburi, Thailand in 2019.
Singnoom
Coach “Noom” is a former Thai circuit fighter who has been with PTJ for the last 3 years and is still an active professional fighter. Noom is a former IMA World Champion. He is a real quiet achiever who is a great asset to the coaching staff, with his patience, and ability to teach a great kicking and technical style of Muaythai. He has a wealth of knowledge and has graduated from the Muaythai College of Rachaburi, Thailand in 2021.
Samranksak
Coach “Por” is a former Thai circuit fighter who has been with PTJ for the last 3 years and is still an active professional fighter. Por is cheeky and is a lot of fun to work with. He specialises in an aggressive fighter style of muaythai and takes this with him into the ring. He has a wealth of knowledge and has graduated from the Muaythai College of Rachaburi, Thailand in 2022.
Yolanda Schmidt
Coach “Yolo” is a product of hard work, dedication and PTJ Muaythai Gym. Starting purely for fun and fitness, Yolo has since gone on to amass a large array of titles from around the world and has fought and beaten many of the world’s best women’s athletes. Not only is she passionate about fighting, she is a passionate trainer who is all about getting results and uses her skills as a qualified teacher to help people get results fast.
Nong Bee
Coach Nong Bee is a current professional fighter and current WMC State Champion. She has an eye for detail and is strict with her approach to teaching others. She’s great with kids and loves promoting women’s Muaythai and takes women’s classes throughout the week. Nong Bee is also a respected official on the Muaythai NSW Circuit and has officiated in international competition.
Lana Parnham
Lana was born and raised in PTJ muaythai gym. Being the son of Andrew, she started muaythai when she could walk and had a number of fights on the junior circuit and competed interstate. She learnt her trade from senior coaches Yolanda and the Thai coaches. She is great with kids and runs her sessions with structure and fun!
Our Facilities
Located just off the Victoria Road, Gladesville / Ryde, our newly fitted Muaythai Gym features 350m2 training space, a 6 x 6 meter competition size boxing ring, over 10 boxing bags, K Brand and Raja Thai Pads, Twins Brand Focus Mitts, as well as toilets, showers and change rooms making us the premier Muaythai facility in Sydney. You’ll love training in our facility, but you’ll also love our comfortable waiting area, modern toilets, change rooms and showers to freshen up post workout. We’d love to see you at one of our classes. Pop in and see us before any class for a quick tour.
