ROYAL PARK - Est. 2012 

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​ABOUT OUR HEAD COACH

Liam O'Regan brings over 30 years of martial arts experience, beginning his journey in Karate where he earned his 1st dan black belt.

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In the early 90s, Liam transitioned into Muay Thai and Kickboxing, taking on some huge fights — including a title bout against Paul Slowinski. Not long after their clash, Slowinski defeated Nathan "Carnage" Corbett and went on to become WMC Heavyweight World Champion.

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Liam had the privilege of training under Master Dana Goodson at the legendary Fitzroy Stars gym in Melbourne, considered the world's top kickboxing gym at the time, home to four world champions. Dana cornered Liam for two of his fights, including the one against Slowinski. You'll find Dana’s photos and quotes proudly displayed on the walls of our academy.

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In his 30s, Liam also took up boxing under the coaching of Paul Panos. He went undefeated in six boxing matches and was awarded "Most Courageous Boxer of the Year" in 2011 — known for stepping into absolute wars and coming out on top!

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Continuing his learning journey, Liam has been personally mentored by two global kickboxing legends: 8x World Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion Stan "The Man" Longinidis, and World Champion and K1 fighter George "The Iron Lion" Longinidis.

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WHO ARE WE?

First and foremost, Forged Warriors is built on the true spirit of martial arts.
We believe martial arts is about far more than punching and kicking — it's about developing strong character, building real self-confidence, setting goals, taking action, staying focused, and staying humble.

For our kids especially, we aim to equip them with life skills that go beyond the gym.

Secondly, we are a real fight gym. We produce a high winning ratio of fighters across Muay Thai, K1, and boxing.

At our very first fight event on July 7th, 2012, we entered three fighters — walking away with two wins, one loss, and the "Fighter of the Night" award against some long-established gyms.

At Forged Warriors, we train our fighters the right way.

Liam ensures every fighter is well-prepared before stepping into the ring. No one is thrown in too early — we care about developing skills, mindset, and ensuring an enjoyable and safe fight experience.

If you want elite-level skills, exceptional technique, and the unshakable belief to back it up — this is the gym for you.

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Everyone is welcome — whether you're training for fitness, building skills, or dreaming of becoming a fighter.

We also offer private 1-on-1 training and small group sessions (ideal for sports teams like soccer clubs).
We train all ages and all fitness levels.

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Forged Warriors — Where Character Is Forged and Champions Are Built.

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