From the age of eight, when I attended my first Karate class, I knew that martial arts was my world. I earned my way up the ranks to 3rd Dan Black Belt, competing in various tournaments up to a national level, winning titles and places in Sparring and Kata. As I continued my training, I noticed that women and girls were under-represented in the sport; often I was the only female student in the class.

From a young age I had the dream of opening up my own school of martial arts and, as I progressed through the ranks of Karate, my interest and love of learning lead me to explore various forms of martial arts. In 2007 I began studying Muay Thai: “the art of eight limbs”. Using my existing knowledge and discipline, I embraced the challenge of adapting to a different style of martial arts. Years of hard work and skill development in this style took me to Thailand to fight full contact, and film a TV Show called “Tuff Girls”. The experience of training and fighting with other women had a huge impact on me, furthering my desire to create a space just for women.

When I opened Melsways in 2015 and began to share my knowledge with our community, I enjoyed the reward of seeing the women and girls in my school become empowered and gain confidence in themselves. In 2017 I embarked on a new challenge to learn Jiu Jitsu, once again expanding my expertise and skills. It is important to me to uphold the standard for my students by demonstrating a martial arts mindset at all times. My goal is for all the girls and women who set foot on the mats at Melsways to feel strong, capable, and confident

Hi, I’m Fi I teach group fitness classes and the kids and teens kickboxing here at Melsways as a Qualified Certificate 3 Fitness Instructor. I enjoy strength training and working my way up the ranks in our Kickboxing Classes as a student here. I have been working with Mel for about 5 years really love the atmosphere we have here. I originally began working at Melsways as a Childcare Worker, I hold a Diploma of Children’s Services with15 years’ experience in Early Childhood.

My fitness philosophy is one of inclusiveness. I believe that all people have a right to move and to feel welcome in fitness. I work to adapt the training I provide here so that everyone can join in. Movement is such an important part of my life that I want to share the benefits with everyone that comes through our doors. I have so much fun instructing my classes while giving you effective workouts to feel stronger.

If you want a class that is serious about movement with a side serving of fun and giggles then I am your girl. I have developed our in house workshop Core Values to better educate our clients on core activation to help everyone get the most out of their training and have completed a certification in Early Postnatal Programming.

Hi my name is Debbie.
I started working at Melways Fitness in November 2021 in the kids room.  I love working here because it is such a friendly, positive, welcoming and supporting environment from the staff to the ladies that do the fitness.

I have a diploma in childrens services and a current first aid certificate. I started in childcare when I was just 15.  There is never a dull moment and everyday is always fun and different. 

I like the idea of being part of childrens life and help them to learn and grow.