JS Muay Thai

JS Muay Thai is a women-only gym in Footscray offering Muay Thai training alongside boxing, strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery services. The gym says it was founded by two national champions and has more than 150 active members. Its focus extends beyond fitness, with sessions designed to build technique, confidence, strength and community in a supportive environment.

Beginners can start with Muay Thai 101, which covers fundamentals including stance, striking technique, pad work and movement. Group classes cater to different fitness levels and may include bag work, pad work, technical drills and optional sparring. For more individual attention, personal training is available in Muay Thai, boxing and strength, with sessions adjusted to each person’s goals, pace and progression.

The training space is built around a women-only setting, with the website placing particular emphasis on support and a low-ego atmosphere. Coaches are active or experienced fighters, including co-founder Joanne La, who has competed professionally and on the ONE Championship stage, and co-founder Som Somsurat Rangkla, a title-winning martial artist with experience in Muay Thai and Taekwondo. Other coaches lead Muay Thai, strength and mobility sessions.

There is also a broader timetable for conditioning and wellbeing, including boxing, HIIT, strength training and mobility. The Recovery Zone offers infrared sauna therapy and compression recovery boots, while strength and mobility sessions address functional strength, movement and injury prevention. Coach Kara is also identified as a certified nutritionist, with guidance around strength, recovery and nutrition mentioned on the site.

The gym suits women training alone, complete beginners, experienced participants and mums wanting to exercise with their children through the mum-and-kids sessions. Its community also extends to fight camps, retreats in Thailand and community events, according to the website. JS Muay Thai is located at 23 Ann Street, Footscray, making it a focused option for women in Melbourne looking for structured combat-sport training in a dedicated women-only environment.