A Caboolture teenager won a kickboxing gold medal and a Muay Thai silver medal at the ISKA AMA World Championships in Brisbane, lifting local pride and drawing wide community support.
Rising Local Athlete
The tournament took place on 15-19 October 2025 at Sleeman Sports Centre. About three hundred athletes from eighteen countries competed in kickboxing and Muay Thai bouts. Tayvian Marden Ryle, a seventeen year old from Caboolture and a student at Tullawong State High School, entered both divisions.
Tayvian won gold in kickboxing and earned a silver in Muay Thai at the ISKA AMA World Championships. The event held extra meaning for local athletes because it was the first time Australia hosted the Amateur World Championships for these sports.
Years Of Training
He began practising Muay Thai at age seven after watching a match during a family trip to Thailand. He trains at Crittenden Muay Thai and often speaks about the support he receives from his coach and his family.
He has said that he prefers Muay Thai because he enjoys the pace and technique of the sport. His records show that he has been active in competitions since early adolescence.
Strong Support From Home
Tullawong State High School shared praise for his achievements, noting his discipline and sportsmanship. Community members have also shown steady support on social media.
His family posted updates during the tournament, including his win over the United States fighter and his move into the final round. They were proud of his progress and praised him for the effort behind his performance.
Plans For The Future
He plans to turn professional when he turns eighteen and hopes to enter larger international circuits, including One Championship. For now, he remains focused on improving his skills and building experience through upcoming bouts.
His recent win has strengthened his profile and placed him among Australia’s promising young fighters.
Published 17-November-2025
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