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Our story
Welcome to MMALab, where we prioritize fitness, discipline, respect, and teamwork.
Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and friendly martial arts training facility suitable for all skill levels. At MMALab, we provide the opportunity to work towards becoming the best version of yourself. We believe in building a solid foundation in martial arts, strength, and conditioning, while also advocating for mental health. We understand that life can be overwhelming and challenging, but learning martial arts doesn’t have to be.
At MMAlab our goal is to positively influence and educate people to be the best version of themselves both mentally and physically. Located conveniently in Milton, five minutes from Brisbane CBD, MMALab offers a range of mixed martial arts and fitness options. Catering to beginners, intermediate, and advanced training levels. We teach various types of mixed martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and no Gi), Muay Thai, Boxing, and Wrestling. We also run functional fitness training as we believe in a holistic approach to martial arts as a lifestyle choice.
Our trainers
MATTHEW LEE-MANWAR
“The IronChopstick”
Undefeated MMA Pro (3-0) , BJJ Brown Belt
Matthew Lee-Manwar, also known as “The IronChopstick,” is an accomplished and versatile martial artist who has made a name for himself in professional mixed martial arts. He is undefeated in his professional MMA career, with a record of 3-0, showcasing his exceptional skill, determination, and resilience in the octagon. His dominance in the lightweight division ranks him among the top 15 professional lightweights in Australia and New Zealand.
Jamie Sporne
Jamie “Wu-Tang Orangutan” Sporne
MMA Pro (2-1), BJJ Black Belt
Jamie is a dominant Professional Mixed martial Arts Fighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under ADCC Veteran Roberto Frias. Currently residing in Sydney and training out of Igor MMA under Igor Breakenback. He trains alongside UFC stand out Josh Caulibao.
Jamie is highly regarded for his dominating grappling and vicious ground and pound style in the Octagon. He has been training BJJ for 11 years, achieving a black belt in only 6 years making him one of Australia fastest earning black belts.
Tim Schultz
“A martial arts fanatic”
MMA Pro (4-0) , BJJ Brown Belt
Tim is a highly accomplished martial artist with an impressive track record. He started his training in karate at the young age of 7 and quickly progressed to mixed martial arts at 12. At 16, he began Muay Thai and had his first fight at 17, which he won by knock out against an opponent 10 years his senior. Tim continued to fight in several more matches in both boxing and muay thai before moving to Queensland and earning the Australian title in MMA.
He also dominated Muay Thai fights in Thailand, winning all 4 bouts, including a championship bout, and impressively defeating the top 8th fighter in Australia and New Zealand. In total, Tim has fought in over 30 fights, including 2 pro boxing fights, 4 pro-MMA fights, and 7 Muay Thai fights, earning the coveted titles of Sub of the Night, Knock out of the Night, and Fight of the Night twice. He also won state championships for BJJ and earned a scholarship to train with UFC-level athletes in Thailand.
Tim is a seasoned coach, having cornered for 50+ bouts, and is highly respected in the martial arts community.
