Jo began her Muay Thai journey with a simple goal: to improve her fitness and bring more discipline and structure into her life. It didn’t take long for her to fall in love with the sport, and by 2014, she was competing professionally. Jo has fought on major promotions across Australia and earned a reputation for her aggressive, technical style. With over 12 years of experience in Muay Thai, including eight years of coaching, founding JS Muay Thai was the natural next step.

Jo is passionate about creating a supportive and empowering training environment, where students of all levels feel confident, capable, and inspired to push their limits. She holds Certificates III and IV in Fitness, as well as a Bachelor of Business Management, and continues to expand her skills to deliver the best experience possible for the JS community.

Outside the ring, Jo is a big fan of Disney movies and 90s love songs. Before every fight, she listens to Jessie J – Who You Are on repeat to calm her nerves and get into the right headspace.

Her love for Disney comes from the sense of hope woven through every story. No matter the adversity, the main character always finds a way through. One of Jo’s favourite quotes, and something she often shares with her students, comes from Conor McGregor: “If you can see it in your mind, you can touch it.” This mindset shapes the way she approaches training, competition, and life.