Meet our trainers
Kru Jorge Zarate
A veteran fighter and trainer, Jorge has many years of experience in fighting and coaching all student levels, from beginners to professional fighters. Jorge has a long history in East Los Angeles boxing and muay Thai. Being a Muay Thai pioneer in East L.A., Jorge teaches classes at Los Angeles Muay Thai and is also available as a personal trainer per appointment.
Follow this link for an interview with the science of 8 limbs:
https://thescienceof8limbs.com/2013/10/15/an-interview-with-jorge-zarate-american-muay-thai-coach/
David "King Tong" Huerta
Coach David has an impressive career in fighting Muay Thai, being a gold medalist in the Pan-American Games, and representing the United States twice in the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA). He translates that experience into his classes, breaking down techniques step by step and taking time to help individual students perfect their technique, all while having a great time in class.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kt_davidhuerta/
Below are some links to more info and a full story on the origin of Los Angeles Muay Thai:
http://www.unitedstatesmuaythaifederation.org/pages/KINGT
http://www.unitedstatesmuaythaifederation.org/pages/SIYG
https://www.pari-cherry.com/blog/the-story-of-los-angeles-muay-thai
Yannick "Wise Rock" Krapp
Coach Yannick, coming from Peru's Knockstar fight team, brings fun energy and skill to each class. Helping individual students with technique during drills brings everyone's skill level up. Having multiple coaches makes learning Muay Thai easier and rapidly develops your skillset. Coach Yannick is also available as a personal trainer per appointment.
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Chris "The Urban Legend" Culley
Coach Chris has an accomplished kickboxing and MMA career, which he transfers that experience into his teaching. Coach Chris's enthusiasm and encouragement can make the most intense training sessions seem like a breeze. Coach Chris is also available as a personal trainer per appointment.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jumbeekillz/
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