16/09/2026
There’s more than one way to train. 💚
This legend has been working with Andrew for around a year now, combining Muay Thai, strength, movement… and usually a fair bit of fun along the way.
He’s 14 and has Level 3 Autism, and finding somewhere that felt right for him hasn’t always been easy. Previous training environments either weren’t able to accommodate his needs or simply weren’t somewhere he connected.
But sometimes it isn’t about changing the person to fit the environment.
Sometimes we need to change the environment to fit the person.
Over the past year, Andrew has taken the time to learn what works for him — how to communicate with him, what motivates him, when to challenge him, when to change direction and, most importantly, how to make movement something he actually enjoys.
And the progress has been pretty incredible to watch.
Yes, he’s stronger. His Muay Thai has improved. He can do things now that he couldn’t do when he first walked through our doors.
But some of the biggest wins aren’t things you can measure in kilos or reps.
They’re in confidence. Trust. Trying something new. Sticking with something when it gets difficult. And walking into a space knowing that you belong there.
That’s something we’re incredibly passionate about at MAD.
We no longer run traditional kids classes, but young people are still very much part of what we do. We work with kids and teens of different abilities through 1:1 and small-group PT, Muay Thai and strength training, our Monday night Strength & Muay Thai session for teens and adults, and our school holiday programs.
Not every child thrives in a big class or a traditional sporting environment.
Sometimes they just need a smaller space, a different approach and someone willing to take the time to figure out what works for them.
Strong Body. Strong Mind. 💚
