ABOUT US

In 2009, two mates, Patrick and Jesse, joined forces to create Cairns' first Kickboxing Fitness, Cross Training, and Personal Training facility at our Anderson Street location. With a small crew of about 10 regular clients in the beginning, many of whom are still with us today, we started with a timetable of 8 classes and worked hard to deliver the best group fitness classes possible.

With Patrick and Jesse both being active fighters, it was a natural progression to expand our timetable and offer Muay Thai classes. We expanded our studio, building Cairns' best Muay Thai facility, which included one of the only full-size boxing rings, a weights area, and group fitness areas.

As the years passed and our community grew, we were able to further expand our studio. We built a dedicated Cross Training area, allowing us to continue growing a community of individuals passionate about Muay Thai and fitness.

After years of hard work and dedication, in 2018 Patrick took over as the sole owner of the gym and in 2019, after 10 years of trading under the name Destination Fitness, Patrick gave the gym a facelift and rebranded the gym to DF.GYM. 

We learned plenty of lessons through trial and error and, with the help of our amazing community, grew the gym into something we are very proud of today.

In 2022, we moved to our massive new facility, which allowed us to grow our community even bigger. The facility includes a recovery room with a sauna and ice bath, a personal training mezzanine, a members' area, three boxing rings, and ample space for our Muay Thai and Cross Training programs. We found our place as one of Cairns' largest fitness communities and one of its most successful Muay Thai gyms.

In 2023, we were proud to be awarded 'CAIRNS BEST GYM' and with a timetable of approximately 30 classes per week for everyone from kids to fitness enthusiasts to professional fighters, we love that we have created an environment that is inclusive for all our members and visitors. We strive to provide a welcoming space where everyone can train hard and enjoy hanging out with our crew.