About Us
Muay Thai | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Strength and Conditioning
El Matador Martial Arts Academy is a family friendly training facility based in Brisbane. Take confidence in learning from our highly experienced coaches. El Matador is not just a gym, but a home for members of our community with a strong focus on individual and collective development. Our supportive and hard working team will assist in your progression all while showing you that your Martial Arts/Fitness journey can be fun.
We have classes specifically designed for everyone and we welcome anyone of any fitness and experience level. Our passionate coaches have a wealth of knowledge and will aid in helping you achieve your personal goals. Our classes are structured for those who want to have fun while getting fit but also for those who want to take it more seriously and compete.
If you have particular fitness and training goals or need any advice, we’re here to help.
Free unrestricted on site and street parking available. Our premises is also conveniently located close to public transport. Private one on one training with any of our coaches is available at your request.
Meet the Team
Tony
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Muay Thai Coach
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Karate Coach
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Boxing Coach
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Kids Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
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Certified Personal Trainer
Antonio (Tony), has over 40 years of Martial Arts Experience.
He has competed in Point fighting Karate, Full contact Karate, Kick Boxing and Muay Thai also achieving Black Belts and equivalents in these arts.
He has been teaching Martial Arts and Combat Sports for over 30 years, his students have fought
in Amateur and Professional shows in Europe, Australia and Thailand
Currently Striking Coach at El Matador Martial Arts and at ICC Brisbane (Australian Defence
Force)
Ist Dan Karate black belt from the Royal Spanish Karate Federation (1st person to achieve a black
at The Escuela Municipal de Karate de Fuengirola)
1st Dan Black Belt K1 and Kick Boxing WKN Cataluña
1st Dan Black Belt Jissen Budo
10 Khan (Red Mongkong) Muay Thai I.A.M.T.F
Certified Machida Karate Instructor (1st Person in Australia to become a Machida Karate
Certified Instructor)
Certified Instructor Australian Martial Arts Association
P1 kinetic Fighting
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Diploma Strength and Conditioning Coach (Orthos Barcelona)
Diploma in Physical Culture, hypertrophy training and Bodybuilding (Orthos Barcelona)
Certificate 3 in Fitness (Fitness Industry Training Brisbane)
Certificate 4 in Fitness Personal Training (Fitness Industry Training Brisbane)
Level 1 Power Lifting Coach (Power Lifting Australia)