Hammer’s Gym started in 1995, when Mark ‘Hammer’ Castagnini began teaching Muay Thai technique classes in small halls around Melbourne’s east. Word spread, the classes filled, and in 2006 that following became a gym of its own in Nunawading.

Three decades on we’re a 2,000 square metre fitness and martial arts centre — and we still run the same way: technique first, everyone welcome, no egos on the floor. It’s a friendly, inclusive place to train, whether you’re stepping into a ring or just getting started.

Whatever you’re chasing, we’ve coached it. Our trainers have decades of experience across combat sports, strength, bodybuilding and figure competition, and they’ll take the time to get to know you before they write you a single program.

The gym runs 24-7 on swipe card access and is fitted out with Precor equipment made in the USA — and we keep adding to it based on what members ask for.