Indian Queen in Waterloo

The article went on to say: “She has been an Australian champion in wrestling under the name of “the Indian Queen.” Juliette has attained a kick boxing trainer’s certificate with the Boxing Authority of New South Wales. She also lobbied the authorities to allow women to fight in boxing and other male dominated sports.

Juliette trains with some of Australia’s toughest men at Mundine’s Gym on the Block in Redfern. As someone who’s seen Juliet in action in the gym she is good – as tough as or tougher than most of the men who train at the gym (tougher than me I should say, and I train there).

Juliette is very proud that she’s been trained by the best – Uncle Dick Blair, Uncle Jim West and Tony Mundine. Juliette now trains people at the gym. She is always offering advice to people who want help with their exercise regime (as someone who trains there 3 days a week I often find her advice incredibly helpful). She trains Holly Fernely. Holly is a world champion kick-boxer and boxer.

When Juliette talked to the SSH about her career she stressed that she wants to help poor and marginalized people to defend themselves – and to enjoy healthy life-styles.

If you want to benefit from Juliette Kumari’s wisdom she also takes classes at the Aboriginal Dance Theatre at 88 Renwiick St, Redfern. Phone 9699 2171. Cost: gold coin donation.