First-timers, women’s classes, kids, teens and a working fight team. Coaches who have fought here and in Thailand, 22 classes a week, and your first session is free.
The syllabus takes you through four coloured singlets before black. Grading is optional: plenty of members just come to train, and that’s fine by us.
YellowStance & guard
OrangeCombinations
GreenKicks & knees
BlueClinch & counters
Black1st–3rd degree
Next grading: first Sunday of the month
Each grading checks technique, fitness and composure, from a kid’s first yellow singlet to the black singlet degrees our coaches hold.
Expect pad rounds, a technique check and a conditioning test. Your coach will tell you when you’re ready.
1stBlack singletFirst degree
2ndAssistant coachSecond degree black singlet
3rdHead coach levelThird degree black singlet
Gloves off, wraps ready: grading morning.
The team
Coaches who’ve done the rounds
Every coach has trained or competed for years, and they’re on the floor every class to correct, push and help.
Dean
Head coach · Founder
Opened Saltline in 2014 after years of training and fighting. Runs the fight team and most evening classes.
Erin
Coach · Women’s classes
Leads the Tuesday and Thursday women’s classes. Big on clean technique and good habits from day one.
Josh
Coach · Personal trainer
Runs 1:1 and 2:1 sessions Monday to Saturday, from first-timers to fighters in camp.
Luka
Coach · Sparring nights
Holds pads like he means it and looks after Friday sparring and clinch.
Talia
Kids & teens coach
Keeps the kids classes fun, safe and structured, with grading goals to chase.
Amateur fight night, from ringside
Fight team
Same mats. Same rounds. Same team.
The advanced / fighters class is where the competition team is built: technical drilling, hard sparring, clinch and conditioning, coached by people who have fought themselves.
Interclub sparring daysControlled sparring with other local gyms. The safest way to find out where you’re at.
Amateur boutsHeadgear, 16 oz gloves and shin pads, once the coaches put you on the fight program.
Pro-AmNo headgear, 10 oz gloves, no shin pads. For experienced fighters with the skills and fitness to match.
Jaz T. · NSW State title
Corey M. · Australian amateur title
Ana P. · Women’s State title
Riley K. · Interclub fighter of the year
Sam O. · Pro-Am debut win
Want to compete? Tell a coach what you’re aiming for and we’ll plan the path with you.
Of course. Most of our members started from zero. Begin with an all-levels or beginners class and the coaches will walk you through the basics.
Will I have to spar or fight?
No. Lots of members train for fitness, confidence or self-defence. Sparring is open to everyone, but you only need it if you want to compete, from interclub days up to amateur and pro-am bouts.
What does a class look like?
A warm-up, technique work on punches, kicks, knees and elbows, then pad rounds where you put the combinations together.
What do I need to bring?
Gym clothes and a water bottle. We train barefoot. No gloves yet? Borrow a pair from us for your first class.
How old do kids need to be?
Kids classes are for ages 7 to 12 (Tuesday and Thursday 5pm, Saturday 10:45am, $30 a week for all three). Teens aged 13 to 17 join the adult classes on a teen membership.
Do I need a mouthguard?
For sparring, yes. We run custom mouthguard fitting nights a few times a year: ask at the front desk to get on the list.
