World Class Trainer

Gaz ‘Chopper’ Rees + World Champion

‘Chopper’ is extremely dedicated with passing on his wealth of knowledge to passionate students of all levels. His solid background in martial arts and fitness has brought extensive skills and experience, allowing him to build challenging, technique-focused, and simple curriculums that create strong, smart, and safe athletes.

Gaz has been doing martial arts since 1998 and has trained and fought for the world's most distinguished Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms, including Mejiro Gym in Amsterdam, Golden Glory & Sityodtong Gym in Thailand and the Carlson Gracie Jiu-jitsu School in Brazil. In 2004, Gaz started fighting professionally and has achieved many great successes, some of which include:

  • World title: MASA (Professional) - April 2016, Light-heavy weight division

  • Australian title: WMC champion (Professional) - 2011, Cruiser weight division, (defending title fight)

  • Australian title: WMC champion (Professional) - 2010, Cruiser weight division

  • Silver medalist: Iran's Presidents Cup - 2012, Cruiser weight division

  • Represented Australia: IFMA World Championships in Russia - 2012, Cruiser weight division

  • Evolution 24 - 2011, Light-heavy weight division

  • South Pacific title: WKA champion - 2009, Super-light heavy weight division

  • Australian title: WKA champion - 2009, Super-light heavy weight division

  • ACT State title: WKA champion - 2006, Light-heavy weight division

 

Chopper Team

Ben ‘Hatchet’ Harvey

• Professional Muay Thai & Kickboxing Fighter

• Muay Thai, Kickboxing & Boxing Coach

• Personal Trainer

Australian Title: ISKA Champion - 2023
Welterweight Division

Tilly ‘The dog’ Bell

• Professional Muay Thai & Kickboxing Fighter

• Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach

• Personal Trainer

Oceania WAKO Champion - 2022

Nicky Tran

• Amateur Fighter

• Muay Thai, Kickboxing & Boxing Coach

• Personal Trainer

Mitch glare

• Amateur Fighter

• Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach

• Personal Trainer

Sharnae Lignieres

• Amateur Fighter

• Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach

• Personal Trainer

NSW State Title: MASA Champion - 2020
Lightweight Division

NSW State Title: MASA Champion - 2019
Super Lightweight Division

stef petrovic

• Amateur Fighter

• Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach

Mark Salaysay

• Amateur Fighter

• Boxing Coach

• Personal Trainer

Pat Phaiyakounh

• Boxing Coach

• Personal Trainer

Kaylie cochrane

• Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Personal Trainer

Bianca Bautista

• Amateur Fighter

• Yoga Coach

• Personal Trainer