Heath "The Heat" Ellis has been around the sport of boxing his whole life; having had his first amateur fight at the young age of 12! With 40 amateur fights under his belt; including two Australian Titles and four Victorian Championships, Heath went on to a successful professional career- having 19 professional fights and winning several titles along the journey.
After a successful professional career Heath went on to become a primary schoolteacher; working as a teacher for the majority of his adult life- and now enjoys teaching Team Ellis Gym's finest the sweet science of boxing!
One of Australia’s most exciting fighters and our youngest ever world champion demonstrated throughout his career sublime boxing skills and devasting power to propel him to 5 world boxing titles . You too can learn world championship level boxing training for overall fitness and enhanced boxing technique from the ‘Master Blaster’ himself.
Australia’s youngest boxing promotor and son of 5 time World Boxing Champion Lester Ellis has been entrenched in boxing since birth. Winning numerous amateur titles and having a perfect professional record Jake will teach you some of the Ellis signature punches and the secrets to making a successful fighter.
Tommy is the current Victorian Super Lightweight Champion; and comes from a wealth of experience and knowledge in the sport. Having boxed since the tender age of 12, Tommy originally hails from Bendigo, and now trains out of Team Ellis Gym underneath professional coaches Tai and Nigel.
Meet Tai Tuiniua our designated pro trainer who has been matching professional and amateur boxing fights for many years now under the guidance of Jake Ellis. Having worked with Michael Zerafa, Tayla Harris and Team Ellis Boxing’s pro stable Tai is an excellent choice to sharpen up your boxing skills and get fight ready!
Undefeated professional boxer Nicholas Scerri is one of Team Ellis Gym's fittest trainers and most well-rounded athletes; having competed as a boxer both as an amateur as a professional; as well as competing at some of Europe's top levels of football in his younger days! Nick will get you fighting fit in no time!
One half of Team Ellis' professional coaching team, Nigel is a former professional and amateur boxer; having had dozens of amateur boxing fights under Louie Korica and also training with the late great Keith Ellis Jr. "Nige" is your perfect choice for breaking down the sweet science of boxing and perfecting every trick in the book!
Having spent years campaigning as an international model Antoni Topic knows how to stay in shape and pack a punch. Having learnt the sweet science from the Ellis family since being a teenager Antoni will not only get you in the shape of your life but also teach you the essential boxing skills for self defence and competition.
Team Ellis Gym's newest member to the team - Grace, can always be found at the gym! Grace is our head of admin, and runs our kids boxing classes. With an undefeated amateur boxing record and a wealth of knowledge in the sport, make sure you do your next session with Grace to improve your health and fitness goals!
For all your strength and conditioning needs look no further than Sid! Ask anyone at Team Ellis Gym and they’ll tell you Sid’s strength and conditioning classes are a dynamic, high tempo workout that will leave you with greater cardiovascular fitness and overall strength. Sid focuses on correct technique aided with the right intensity to get maximum results.
Introducing Coach Kodi (Kodes) Jacques, a valuable addition to our team at Team Ellis Gym and a current AFL player for Essendon! With a passion for boxing and a background in professional football, Kodi brings a unique perspective to her training approach. Her expertise in both sports allows her to empower individuals of all skill levels, helping them reach their full potential. With her infectious energy and keen eye for technique, Kodi motivates clients to push beyond limits, build strength, and develop boxing fundamentals. Join Coach Kodi and experience the transformative power of her training firsthand!
