300+ Registered Members & Growing
300+ Registered Members & Growing
More Than a Gym
A Combat Academy built
ON community & Experience
Led by Coach Mas Taufan, Southside is where discipline meets community and real training creates real change.
Led by Coach Mas Taufan, Southside is where discipline meets community and real training creates real change.
Led by Coach Mas Taufan
Led by Coach Mas Taufan
With over 25 years of experience, Mas Taufan is one of Australia’s most respected martial arts coaches. Known for his humility, technical depth, and leadership, he’s helped shape fighters, students, and communities across the country.
With over 25 years of experience, Mas Taufan is one of Australia’s most respected martial arts coaches. Known for his humility, technical depth, and leadership, he’s helped shape fighters, students, and communities across the country.
Highlights:
25+ years martial arts experience
2025 Australian National Coach – WMO World Muay Thai Championships, Bangkok
Australian Technical Coordinator – Silat Perisai Diri
Black Belt in Taekwondo, experience in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Silat, and real-world combatives
Certified Closed Quarter Combatives
Certified Breathing Coach
Mas believes in one thing:
“Train to be the best version of yourself. Train hard. Stay humble.”
Highlights:
25+ years martial arts experience
2025 Australian National Coach – WMO World Muay Thai Championships, Bangkok
Australian Technical Coordinator – Silat Perisai Diri
Black Belt in Taekwondo, experience in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Silat, and real-world combatives
Certified Closed Quarter Combatives
Certified Breathing Coach
Mas believes in one thing:
“Train to be the best version of yourself. Train hard. Stay humble.”
Led by Coach Mas Taufan
With over 25 years of experience, Mas Taufan is one of Australia’s most respected martial arts coaches. Known for his humility, technical depth, and leadership, he’s helped shape fighters, students, and communities across the country.
Highlights:
25+ years martial arts experience
2025 Australian National Coach – WMO World Muay Thai Championships, Bangkok
Australian Technical Coordinator – Silat Perisai Diri
Black Belt in Taekwondo, experience in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Silat, and real-world combatives
Certified Closed Quarter Combatives
Certified Breathing Coach
Mas believes in one thing:
“Train to be the best version of yourself. Train hard. Stay humble.”
WE BRING YOU ON THE GREATEST JOURNEY OF YOUR LIFE
WE BRING YOU ON THE GREATEST JOURNEY OF YOUR LIFE
WE BRING YOU ON THE GREATEST JOURNEY OF YOUR LIFE
strength
motivation
focus
Discipline
resilience
Confidence
results
community
strength
motivation
focus
Discipline
resilience
Confidence
results
community
strength
motivation
focus
Discipline
resilience
Confidence
results
community
strength
motivation
focus
Discipline
resilience
Confidence
results
community
strength
motivation
focus
Discipline
resilience
Confidence
results
community
strength
motivation
focus
Discipline
resilience
Confidence
results
community
Why Train Muay Thai at Southside?
The Coaches Behind Southside Academy
From first-timers to competitors, our program adapts to your level with structure, accountability, and expert coaching.
Our coaches bring real experience in competition and teaching dedicated to building skills while guiding students with discipline, respect, and real-world knowledge.
Mas Taufan Mwaradi
Silat since 1999 Kickboxing since 1995 Muay Thai coach under Kru Dennis Sor Nak Dee of Dynamite Muay Thai Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Moon Lee Tae kwon Do Black Belt 4 years in Tong Long King Fu Level 1 in KEF combatives Level 1 certified on Hocks Knife and Stick Combatives Accredited Breathing Coach Australian Technical Coordinator for Silat 3 x state champion 1 x national champion 3 x international competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Mas Taufan Mwaradi
Silat since 1999 Kickboxing since 1995 Muay Thai coach under Kru Dennis Sor Nak Dee of Dynamite Muay Thai Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Moon Lee Tae kwon Do Black Belt 4 years in Tong Long King Fu Level 1 in KEF combatives Level 1 certified on Hocks Knife and Stick Combatives Accredited Breathing Coach Australian Technical Coordinator for Silat 3 x state champion 1 x national champion 3 x international competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Em Ibrahim
Kickboxing and muay thai coach and competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Em Ibrahim
Kickboxing and muay thai coach and competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Professor Anker Fuglsang
3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head BJJ coach of Arte Suave BJJ Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Professor Anker Fuglsang
3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head BJJ coach of Arte Suave BJJ Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Mas Stephen Gonnella
Silat PD coach Silat PD Australia internal coordinator Over 30 years in Silat Perisai Diri Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Mas Stephen Gonnella
Silat PD coach Silat PD Australia internal coordinator Over 30 years in Silat Perisai Diri Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Mas Stephen Gonnella
Silat PD coach Silat PD Australia internal coordinator Over 30 years in Silat Perisai Diri Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Mas Taufan Mwaradi
Silat since 1999 Kickboxing since 1995 Muay Thai coach under Kru Dennis Sor Nak Dee of Dynamite Muay Thai Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Moon Lee Tae kwon Do Black Belt 4 years in Tong Long King Fu Level 1 in KEF combatives Level 1 certified on Hocks Knife and Stick Combatives Accredited Breathing Coach Australian Technical Coordinator for Silat 3 x state champion 1 x national champion 3 x international competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Mas Taufan Mwaradi
Silat since 1999 Kickboxing since 1995 Muay Thai coach under Kru Dennis Sor Nak Dee of Dynamite Muay Thai Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Moon Lee Tae kwon Do Black Belt 4 years in Tong Long King Fu Level 1 in KEF combatives Level 1 certified on Hocks Knife and Stick Combatives Accredited Breathing Coach Australian Technical Coordinator for Silat 3 x state champion 1 x national champion 3 x international competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Leti Leti
Career Highlights Professional Record: 18 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws, with a strong knockout rate—14 KOs (around 77.8%) Pro Career Span: From debut on January 31, 2010, through to 2024 (inactive as of 2024) *Titles & Notable Fights:* Captured the Australian Light Heavyweight title by defeating Conor Wallace in a majority decision at Gold Coast Fight Night on April 10, 2021 Won the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against Mark Kassab Leti Leti, born Emilio Leti Jr., is a Samoan-Australian orthodox light heavyweight boxer known for his power—evident in a high knockout percentage. He became the Australian Light Heavyweight champion and claimed regional titles such as the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight belt. After a successful fight record and growing momentum, he’s making a comeback aim early in 2025 against Austin Aokuso.
Leti Leti
Career Highlights Professional Record: 18 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws, with a strong knockout rate—14 KOs (around 77.8%) Pro Career Span: From debut on January 31, 2010, through to 2024 (inactive as of 2024) *Titles & Notable Fights:* Captured the Australian Light Heavyweight title by defeating Conor Wallace in a majority decision at Gold Coast Fight Night on April 10, 2021 Won the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against Mark Kassab Leti Leti, born Emilio Leti Jr., is a Samoan-Australian orthodox light heavyweight boxer known for his power—evident in a high knockout percentage. He became the Australian Light Heavyweight champion and claimed regional titles such as the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight belt. After a successful fight record and growing momentum, he’s making a comeback aim early in 2025 against Austin Aokuso.
Em Ibrahim
Kickboxing and muay thai coach and competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Em Ibrahim
Kickboxing and muay thai coach and competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Kareema Arackakkunnel
Muay Thai since 2020 Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Boxing since 2022 Muay Thai and Boxing competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Kareema Arackakkunnel
Muay Thai since 2020 Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Boxing since 2022 Muay Thai and Boxing competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Professor Anker Fuglsang
3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head BJJ coach of Arte Suave BJJ Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Professor Anker Fuglsang
3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head BJJ coach of Arte Suave BJJ Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Mas Zean Johnson
Silat Perisai Diri since 2017 Kickboxing since 2020 Silat PD instructor Blue Card certified First Aid certified Dietician Nutritionist
Mas Zean Johnson
Silat Perisai Diri since 2017 Kickboxing since 2020 Silat PD instructor Blue Card certified First Aid certified Dietician Nutritionist
Mas Stephen Gonnella
Silat PD coach Silat PD Australia internal coordinator Over 30 years in Silat Perisai Diri Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Mas Stephen Gonnella
Silat PD coach Silat PD Australia internal coordinator Over 30 years in Silat Perisai Diri Blue Card certified First Aid certified
Naseem Shaik
Personal Trainer/Nutritionist/Gym Instructor
Naseem Shaik
Personal Trainer/Nutritionist/Gym Instructor
Leti Leti
Career Highlights Professional Record: 18 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws, with a strong knockout rate—14 KOs (around 77.8%) Pro Career Span: From debut on January 31, 2010, through to 2024 (inactive as of 2024) *Titles & Notable Fights:* Captured the Australian Light Heavyweight title by defeating Conor Wallace in a majority decision at Gold Coast Fight Night on April 10, 2021 Won the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against Mark Kassab Leti Leti, born Emilio Leti Jr., is a Samoan-Australian orthodox light heavyweight boxer known for his power—evident in a high knockout percentage. He became the Australian Light Heavyweight champion and claimed regional titles such as the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight belt. After a successful fight record and growing momentum, he’s making a comeback aim early in 2025 against Austin Aokuso.
Leti Leti
Career Highlights Professional Record: 18 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws, with a strong knockout rate—14 KOs (around 77.8%) Pro Career Span: From debut on January 31, 2010, through to 2024 (inactive as of 2024) *Titles & Notable Fights:* Captured the Australian Light Heavyweight title by defeating Conor Wallace in a majority decision at Gold Coast Fight Night on April 10, 2021 Won the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against Mark Kassab Leti Leti, born Emilio Leti Jr., is a Samoan-Australian orthodox light heavyweight boxer known for his power—evident in a high knockout percentage. He became the Australian Light Heavyweight champion and claimed regional titles such as the IBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight belt. After a successful fight record and growing momentum, he’s making a comeback aim early in 2025 against Austin Aokuso.
Kareema Arackakkunnel
Muay Thai since 2020 Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Boxing since 2022 Muay Thai and Boxing competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Kareema Arackakkunnel
Muay Thai since 2020 Brazilian jiu jitsu since 2019 Boxing since 2022 Muay Thai and Boxing competitor Blue Card certified First aid certified
Mas Zean Johnson
Silat Perisai Diri since 2017 Kickboxing since 2020 Silat PD instructor Blue Card certified First Aid certified Dietician Nutritionist
Mas Zean Johnson
Silat Perisai Diri since 2017 Kickboxing since 2020 Silat PD instructor Blue Card certified First Aid certified Dietician Nutritionist
Naseem Shaik
Personal Trainer/Nutritionist/Gym Instructor
Naseem Shaik
Personal Trainer/Nutritionist/Gym Instructor
Stronger Together. A community in your corner
At Southside Academy of Combat, you don’t just train you belong. From first-timers to fighters, every member pushes, grows, and wins as one.
At Southside Academy of Combat, you don’t just train you belong. From first-timers to fighters, every member pushes, grows, and wins as one.
Now It’s Your Turn. Back Yourself.
You’ve seen what we’re about. Now step forward and take that first real step toward strength, skill, and something to be proud of.
You’ve seen what we’re about. Now step forward and take that first real step toward strength, skill, and something to be proud of.
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Your local home for real combat training, expert coaching, and a welcoming community.
Your local home for real combat training, expert coaching, and a welcoming community.
