Evo's Story
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Evolution really came to life after Head Coach Tommy Gunn’s professional fight career came to an unexpected halt in July 2020. While in Thailand, a pool accident left him with a severe spinal injury - a life-changing moment that forced him to stop fighting and return home to New Zealand to heal.
With Muay Thai being all he’d ever known, Tommy turned to what he next loved most - coaching. He began running one-on-one sessions out of his mum’s garage. Every morning at 5AM, he’d quietly open the door, roll her car onto the driveway, and have pads cracking by 5:45AM.
As word spread, more people joined. Slowly but surely, the garage grew too small and by August 2021, Evolution moved into the commercial space we now call home.
Today, Evolution Muay Thai is more than just a gym - it’s a family!
A space where beginners are welcomed, fighters are forged, and everyone is encouraged to grow - physically and mentally - through the art of Muay Thai.
Evo's Vision
Our vision and purpose at Evolution Muay Thai is to provide World Class Training for all skill levels and goal levels in our small pocket of New Zealand, creating a family where people genuinely have your back. If we had one rule, it would be to never lose yourself. We aim to maintain the safe, fun, and family-friendly environment we pride ourselves on through the teaching of Martial Arts that keeps these strengths and values instilled in our members.
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A place where you feel like you fit in.
A place you leave feeling like a champion.
Utilise the 8 Weapons you possess, and improve your health & feel better overall.
Utilise the 8 weapons you possess on your body (hands, elbows, knees and shins).
Self-defence is so important, and we believe everyone should have access to learn it. We find a lot of people enjoy learning how to fight and defend themselves, making the fitness aspect of Martial Arts Training only secondary.
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Combining strength and conditioning and cardiovascular endurance training, with the art of self-defence, Martial Arts is the ultimate fitness program. Whether that be to keep yourself in excellent physical condition, increase your overall energy levels, improve your health mentally and physically, or maybe you're looking to step into the ring.