A coast fighting gym are helping reduce the negative feelings and opinions that involve Muay Thai with junior fighters being crowned Australian Champions

Trainers at a Coast based gym are confident the right safeguards are in place to make a combat sport less dangerous for their son and other young fighters.

Dre Stalder celebrates winning and Australian Muay Thai title with his parents Brodie and Elise Stalder. Picture: Contributed

A Sunshine Coast mother said she could see through misconceptions about a combat sport which puts her son in the firing line of fists, feet, knees and elbows.

Elise Stalder understands the thought of young kids kicking and punching their opponents in the growing sport of Muay Thai kickboxing doesn't sit well with some parents.

But she is confident negative perceptions can be changed.

Ms Stalder and her husband Brodie are trainers at Kawana gym Team Stalder Muay Thai.

They are thrilled with their team's most recent Muay Thai League victories at the Gold Coast at the weekend.

Young guns Dre Stalder, 15 and Jayden Carroll, 12, were crowned Australian champions of their respective divisions.

Dre Stalder (left) with Jayden Carroll of Team Stalder Muay Thai.

Ms Stalder said she knew common misconceptions about the sport.

"We operate in a way that you have to be involved in our system for a minimum of six months before we even look at securing you a fight because there's a lot more to the sport than kicking and punching," she said.

"If you let everyone who walks in the door asking and receiving a fight you'd be doing the wrong thing and it's a dangerous way to operate.

"We have to make sure our fighters cannot only learn the correct skills of Muay Thai but they also need to show commitment, sportsmanship, follow instructions and the ability to be taught."

Ms Stalder said rules were tailored to each age group.

"Depending on age and skill level there are certain rules that protect the fighters from any serious injury," she said.

"There are rules in place in terms of headgear, gloves, where you can hit someone, how you can hit someone, which makes it a controlled environment and ensures these kids aren't thrown in the deep end."

Dre Stalder has his hand raised as Australian champion. Picture: Contributed

Dre has been surrounded by Muay Thai since he was born.

He was thrilled to have won the World Muay Thai Organisation Australian title.

"It was probably the best feeling of my life so far being able to hear my name called after the fight," he said.

"I love fighting and making friends within the sport that is already really enjoyable."

His next fight is on July 17 on the Gold Coast where he will compete for the Queensland title.

Jayden Carroll with his coach Brodie Stalder after being crowned the 12 year old Muay Thai Siam Australian champion. Picture: Contributed

Carroll, who has only been fighting for a year and a half, was crowned the 38kg Siam Australian champion and said he couldn't be happier.

"Getting my hand raised at the end of the fight was an amazing feeling and something I've worked really hard for," he said.

"I'm really proud to be able to show off my belt and take pride in something I've accomplished."

Carroll said there was a long list of positives he got out of the sport and loved being a part of the Muay Thai community.

"I really enjoy how the sport teaches you mentally and physically," he said.

"The way everyone supports each other is incredible and I'd love to be able to fight for another belt soon."