Females Fighting Forward

Females Fighting Forward Located in South Australia, FFF is an industry leading women's Self Defence and Muay Thai program. Private Lessons are available.

www.femalesfightingforward.com.au

Founder & Owner - Carly Gangell
My mission: "To build and develop confident, strong and powerful women through our self defence and muay thai programs." Females Muay Thai Classes:
Monday & Thursdays 7:30pm.


6 Week Self Defence Course:
- Saturdays 10am

Self Defence Seminars:
- Approximately every 2 months
- Self defence techniques
- Attack situations
- Street awareness
- For all ages
- Programs available for businesses and schools.

Wrap up and let's hit tonight hard! 🙌See you on the mats at 7:30pm.
14/06/2026

Wrap up and let's hit tonight hard! 🙌

See you on the mats at 7:30pm.

11/06/2026

My 62 year old mother ‘Jayno’

The woman, the myth, the legend.

Making sure we find time each week to work together 1:1 amongst the chaos of small business…. This is what’s important 🫶🏼

A few FAQ's we get when people enquire for a trial in our Muay Thai classes: 👉 Do I need experience to start?Not at all....
10/06/2026

A few FAQ's we get when people enquire for a trial in our Muay Thai classes:

👉 Do I need experience to start?
Not at all. Our trial classes are beginner-friendly and designed to give you the fundamentals of Muay Thai. You will work closely with an instructor for your first class or two.

👉 What should I bring?
Water bottle & towel. If you have any training gear, brign it along — if not, we can help you out for your trial. Wear comfortable sports clothing (shorts/leggings and a singlet) and be prepared to remove your socks and shoes.

👉 What happens in a trial class?
You will join us for our group warm up (skipping, mobility, strength exercises).
You will usually learn:
Basic stance and movement
Basic punches and kicks
How to hold pads

Your goal is to just enjoy the class and have a go!

👉 Am I fit enough for Muay Thai?
You don’t need to be fit before starting, training helps build fitness over time. Everyone starts somewhere and you can take the class at your own pace.

👉 Will I get hit?
Contact yes. Get hit, no. Technique takes time so you wont be thrown into sparring early on.

👉 What if I come alone?
Most people do. Muay Thai gyms are very community-focused and welcoming to beginners.

👉 What if I don't want to fight?
Most people don't train to compete! Martial Arts is a great way to get fit, join an amazing community and learn new skills.

👉 How early should I arrive?
Aim to arrive 10–15 minutes early so we can check you in at the desk, show you around and get you ready to jump on the mats.

👉 I’m nervous — is that normal?
100%. Everyone remembers their first class. The hardest part is walking through the door but once you're on the floor, you will be supported and forget the nerves.

👉 How often should beginners train?
1-3 sessions a week is a great starting point. Consistency beats going too hard too soon.

If you're keen to give it a go, we would love to see you! Send us a message to arrange a trial class 🙌

We all need a bit of Hayley energy in our life! 👏🏼
07/06/2026

We all need a bit of Hayley energy in our life! 👏🏼

ADVICE FROM THE COACH’S CORNER 👇🏽What lessons have your learnt since starting your martial arts journey?
04/06/2026

ADVICE FROM THE COACH’S CORNER 👇🏽

What lessons have your learnt since starting your martial arts journey?

All you have to do is walk through the doors and we’ll take care of the rest 🔥Commitment to your training will get you t...
31/05/2026

All you have to do is walk through the doors and we’ll take care of the rest 🔥

Commitment to your training will get you through the winter when motivation is at its low!

See you on the mats, we got work to do.

I went down a rabbit hole this morning, looking back through old photos and memories when someone asked me for a photo. ...
31/05/2026

I went down a rabbit hole this morning, looking back through old photos and memories when someone asked me for a photo. It’s almost hard to believe that this was once my entire life, I wanted to fight as much as I was breathing. For over a decade, training, fighting, and travelling revolved around everything I did.

What’s funny is that my love for Muay Thai has only grown since my fight days. These days, I’m fortunate enough to give back to the sport as a coach, promoter, and MTA SA President.

I’m incredibly grateful for the journey I had as a fighter. The experiences, lessons, and setbacks have all shaped the way I approach the roles I hold today. I’m sure everyone says it but god I wish I knew then what I know now, my fight career would have looked a lot different 🥲

The fulfilment I get from helping others, contributing to the sport and creating opportunities means that a comeback rarely crosses my mind. I know my limits, and I’m content being able to still train and love the sport.

I won’t say I’ll never step into a ring again but how fun to look back and remember who ‘cupcake’ was in Muay Thai. I often look at the female scene today and can’t help but think how incredible it is and how far it’s come. Women in Muay Thai are treated equal and have incredible (and consistent) fight opportunities.

A few of my favourite fight memories:
🇦🇺 Representing Australia at the World Championships twice (Malaysia Bronze 🥉Thailand 🥇)
👏🏼 SA’s first female main event on KOF and then again on Shins of Steel in the same year.
👊🏻 Fighting some of the world’s best who are just epic humans - Shannon Gardiner, Niamh Kineham, Katie Quick + a few hard hitting Thai fighters.
🇺🇸 Training at CSA in America.
🇯🇵 Being chosen to do a 4 week training camp in Tokyo with K1 superstar Kana ahead of her World Title fight.

Good training partners, one of our most valuable assets in any sport 👏🏼The ones who flow on pads with you and push you w...
27/05/2026

Good training partners, one of our most valuable assets in any sport 👏🏼

The ones who flow on pads with you and push you when you’re slacking.
The ones who suggest improvements without ego.
The ones you catch eyes with when the combination flew over your head.

Martial Arts might be an individual sport but your team is all around you.

Appreciate your training partners. They’re a huge part of the journey, sometimes the best part. 🖤

We know, you shouldn't HAVE to take precautions but we don't trust the world to be a better place and neither should you...
26/05/2026

We know, you shouldn't HAVE to take precautions but we don't trust the world to be a better place and neither should you.

👉 BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Look at where the exits are. Take notice of people. Watch what's happening around you.

I personally hate sitting with my back to the door at a restaurant.

👉 REMOVE THE HEADPHONES
If not all together, take one out, chuck them on transparency mode or just remove one. Don't be distracted by your phone. Look up.

I love running with music but unless it's in daylight surrounded by heaps of people, something's gotta give. It's also good to listen for cars, etc.

👉 SHARE/TELL YOUR LOCATION
Tell someone you trust where you're headed or if you are meeting someone new.

I share my location with 4 of my friends and my parents, this wont suit everyone but I'm not up to mischief so it's fine.

👉 TRUST YOUR GUT
It's not often wrong. Leave the party, move seats, say no. Your gut knows when something is off, even if you try to convince yourself otherwise.

For true crime lovers, you know how much they mention knowing something was off before something bad happened.

🙌 It's not about living in fear. It's about being aware.

Our next self defence seminar is coming up on Friday 3rd July where we cover off on all the physical aspects - https://events.humanitix.com/womensselfdefenceseminar

Address

13/95 O’Sullivans Beach Road
Lonsdale, SA
5160

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+61400021910

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