About

Revolution Muay Thai

Impeccable pedigree.

We are proud to be a part of the world-famous Revolution Muay Thai, with its headquarters in Phuket and owned by Carl’s close friend Tim Fisher. Revolution Muay Thai is expanding globally, with locations now in Tulum, Mexico, and continuing to grow, bringing high-quality Muay Thai training to people all over the world. Revolution Muay Thai has a reputation for not only shaping fighters with exceptional technique but also developing champions who succeed on the global stage.

At Revolution Muay Thai - Sunshine Coast, we bring this high standard of training to the Sunshine Coast, ensuring that our members benefit from the same world-class coaching and atmosphere that has made Revolution Phuket a premier destination for Muay Thai enthusiasts worldwide.

Carl Drapper

Bringing The Best of Thailand to Australia.

Revolution Muay Thai - Sunshine Coast is owned by head coach, Carl Drapper. A seasoned martial artist with over three decades of experience and a rich history in Muay Thai and MMA. Carl’s journey began under the mentorship of Mick Nicholls and Ricky O'Brien in Freestyle Combat, where he earned his 2nd-degree black belt. His training exposed him to some of the world's best martial artists, including Guru Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, Erik Paulson, Tony Blaurer, and Nino Pillar, giving him a broad and diverse martial arts foundation.

In 1994, Carl had the opportunity to fight in Thailand for the World Muay Thai Council (WMC), which led him relocate to Bangkok, Thailand, to work directly for the World Muay Thai Council (WMC), managing its international office, coordinating the IFMA World Championships, and overseeing the WMC camp in Koh Samui alongside Mr. Stephan Fox, the WMC General Secretary. Training with legends like Nokweed Davy, Paul 'The Sting' Slowinski, Bruce 'The Preacher' MacFie, and Alex Dally, Carl built lasting relationships with top fighters and trainers worldwide.

After spending three years in Thailand, Carl returned to Melbourne and took over Hangar 4 MMA, Melbourne’s first-ever MMA gym, where he taught multiple Victorian state Muay Thai champions, ran the huge state-of-the-art martial arts and 24-hour gym Industrial Strength & Fitness, and promoted Warriors Way fight nights alongside Mark "Hammer" Castignini of Fox Sports.

At Revolution Muay Thai - Sunshine Coast, we're excited to share our expertise with you, offering everything from beginner-friendly classes to high-level training for experienced fighters. We believe in fostering a supportive, community-driven environment where everyone, regardless of their experience level, can grow, train, and achieve their goals.

Welcome to Revolution Muay Thai Sunshine Coast – we’re ready to help you take the next step in your martial arts journey!