About Us - Revolution Muay Thai Sunshine Coast | Beginners, Fighters, Kids & Teens Training in Maroochydore

Revolution Muay Thai

Revolution Muay Thai is a family-owned and operated Muay Thai gym in Maroochydore, on the Sunshine Coast, led by Head Coach Carl Drapper. We offer coached classes for every level, from complete beginners to experienced fighters, plus dedicated Kids and Teens programs, sparring sessions and one-on-one personal training.

Our approach is simple: high-quality, authentic Muay Thai coaching with no egos and no intimidation. Whether you’re training for fitness, self-defence or competition, you’ll be coached properly and welcomed from your first class.

The Revolution Family

Our gym is connected to the renowned Revolution Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, owned by Carl’s long-time friend Tim Fisher. The two have known each other since the early 2000s, when both were running Muay Thai camps in Thailand.

This shared history means we train to the same high standards, bringing an authentic Thai approach to every class here in Queensland, and adapted for the way Western athletes learn, train and compete.

Head Coach Carl

Carl Drapper has been training in martial arts for over 25 years and brings an international coaching career to the Sunshine Coast. He began in Freestyle Combat under Mick Nicholls and Ricky O’Brien, earning his 2nd degree black belt, and trained alongside respected figures such as Guru Dan Inosanto and Erik Paulson. He was introduced to Muay Thai in the late 1980s, and in 1994 he fought in Thailand for the World Muay Thai Council (WMC).

In 1999, Carl moved to London to teach at the renowned Peacock Gym in Canning Town. In 2002, he relocated to Bangkok to work directly for the World Muaythai Council (WMC), running its international office, coordinating multiple IFMA World Championships and overseeing the WMC camp in Koh Samui. There he trained alongside Muay Thai legends including Nokweed Davy and Paul 'The Sting' Slowinski.

In 2005, Carl returned to Melbourne to rebuild and run Hangar 4, Melbourne’s first MMA gym, which grew into Industrial Strength & Fitness, a 24-hour fitness facility and martial arts centre in Reservoir. Over 15+ years, he coached multiple WMC Victorian state champions and built a loyal training community.

When Carl moved to the Sunshine Coast to give his kids a better lifestyle, he saw a gap in the local scene: a Muay Thai gym that genuinely welcomed everyone. So he built one: Revolution Muay Thai - Sunshine Coast.

Career highlights
Ran the WMC international office in Bangkok
Ran the WMC Camp in Koh Samui
Fought in Thailand for the WMC
Coordinated multiple IFMA World Championships
Rebuilt and ran Hangar 4, Melbourne’s first MMA gym
Coached multiple WMC Victorian state champions
2nd degree black belt in Freestyle Combat

What We Offer

Authentic Muay Thai training for every level, from your first class to your latest fight.

Experienced Coaches

Our team is led by Carl Drapper, who has trained multiple state champions, and run Muay Thai gyms in Thailand and Melbourne.

Beginners Welcome

Never thrown a kick? Our classes teach you the fundamentals step-by-step, at your pace.

Kids and Teens

Age-appropriate classes that build fitness, discipline and confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

Fighters

Dedicated sessions for competitors ready to take it to the next level.