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INSTRUCTORS
At TKMT Academy, all of our instructors are carefully selected based on good character, and are required to maintain the highest level of standards and professionalism. All of our instructors must satisfy the following criteria:
1. Must be certified in first aid & CPR
2. Must be training and/or competing regularly
3. Must be regularly engaging in professional development seminars
4. Must pass a rigorous test of Muay Thai skills, fitness/conditioning and
teaching competence
Once all of the above have all been met, the individual will become a certified instructor under The World Professional Muay Thai Federation, and be recruited as a full instructor under TKMT.
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AMNAT YODKWAIN, Muay Thai Master
& Head Instructor |
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A Muay Thai master from
Bangkok, Thailand, he is a very patient and knowledgeable trainer
that is able to elevate the technical and fighting skills of our gym
to a new level. He brings
with him extensive experience; he began his training in Thai
combative arts (Muay Thai, Muay Boran and Krabi Krabong) at the
age of seven and had his first professional Muay Thai fight at the
age of eight. Throughout his career in the 1980s, he competed in over 90 professional
fights at the famed Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen stadiums in Bangkok,
winning 90% of them. He is arguably the most experienced Muay Thai
trainer in the entire province, and is a full-time
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| STEPHAN BOYD, Professional Boxer and Coach |
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Stephan has over 10 years experience in boxing, self-defence, weight management and fitness. Formerly a member of both the Canadian National Boxing team and the Jamaican National Boxing Team, Stephan has trained with some of the nation’s leading fitness experts, conditioning trainers and coaches. He has competed with and against some of the very best fighters in the world, including current and former world champions and is currently a nationally ranked middleweight contender. He is the president of
Ringfit Boxing &
Fitness.
Qualifications:
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Level 2 Certified Boxing Coach
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Nationally Top Ranked Middle Weight Contender
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2000 Olympic Qualifier (Mexico)
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2000 Olympic Qualifier (Tampa, Florida)
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2000 Caribbean Champion
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2000 Jamaican National Champion
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1999 Canadian National Champion
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1998 Ontario Provincial Champion
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1998 Central Ontario Regional Champion
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| CARLOS VARELA JR, Boxing Coach |
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Carlos Varela Jr. has been involved in boxing his entire life. The son of accomplished champion and trainer Carlos "Kid Varelita" Varela, boxing is in his blood. Carlos Varela Jr has trained four Canadian national champions and many provincial champions. He has coached for the Canadian National team and has worked ringside for numerous national, international and professional fights. Carlos is now with Ringfit, using his vast knowledge and experiences to help people reach their fitness goals. Carlos specializes in total fitness, technical and competitive boxing, in addition to core and torso training. Carlos has a passion for fitness and works with a diversity of clients. He has the experience, knowledge and motivational push to help clients achieve their best.
Qualifications:
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Apprentice of Master Coach Carlos Varela
Senior
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Apprentice of Master Coach Boris Gitman
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NCCCP Level 5 Olympic
Level Boxing Coach
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Member of Coaches Association of Ontario (COA)
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2000 Ontario Provincial and Central Region
Head Boxing Coach
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2005 Commonwealth
Coach, Liverpool, England
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2005 Canada vs Scotland
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2005 Canada vs England
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2005 Canada vs Ireland
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2006 Canada vs USA
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2006 Canada vs Italy
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| DANIEL RODRIGUES, Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor |
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Daniel took his first Muay Thai class in 1993 and had no idea what Muay Thai Kickboxing involved. He knew however, that he was getting into something more serious than his previous American kickboxing experience where gym members walked around and trained in colourful and shiny shorts. He was immediately hooked. After a two to three year period, Daniel left Muay Thai training and started to focus more on weight training, nutrition and other life matters. It was only after several years later that Daniel felt that something was missing in his training regimen, and that was the passion for combat sports. Starting back up Muay Thai once again in 2004, Daniel hasn.t looked back since. He trained in several different gyms in the GTA and Montreal. Daniel finally made his home permanently with TKMT, received his CASK coaching certification and has been an instructor with the club since 2007.
Another ongoing passion Daniel has is nutrition and weight training for fat loss and muscle endurance. He has successfully put together eating and supplement guidelines and challenging weight training routines for friends, acquaintances and clients for over a span of 20 years. He is the founder of his own health website that helps to transition to a healthier lifestyle, helping people to make health, training and good nutrition a part of their lives permanently.
Daniel continues to train in Muay Thai, as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Nova Uniao.s Cesar Rezek, Mixed Martial Arts, and is pursuing the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) boxing Ontario for coaches.
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| CRISTIAN REYES,
Assistant Instructor |
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Cristian first started training in Jeet Kune Do under Ralph Lawatarski, and then under Sean Swinger at FAC. He then moved on to study the Russian martial art “Systema” under Vladimir Vasiliev. Then after, Cristian was introduced to Muay Thai by Kru Mel at Lanna Muay Thai, and instantly fell in love with the art. He was particularly drawn to the intense workouts, drills, pad work and sparring. Then in 2008 Cristian met Warren Lee and Ajahn Amnat at TKMT, and started with the Saturday Muay Boran class and then eventually progressed to training at TKMT full time. He is very happy to be a part of the TKMT team because everyone welcomed him and accepted him as “part of the family” since day one. Cristian looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm with all beginner students at TKMT Uptown. |
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| EDRIC LOW, Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor |
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As soccer player from the age of five, Edric has always led an active lifestyle and has been involved in competitive athletics for the majority of his life. At the pinnacle of his athletic career, he received a soccer scholarship and played for two years in the United States before having to undergo two major knee surgeries. At this point he turned his focus to academia in which he earned his B.A. in Business Economics. Albeit his misfortune, he still felt that he needed to satisfy his competitive nature and that is when he decided to study Muay Thai Kickboxing. Today Edric is not only enamoured with practicing this combat sport, but with the Thai culture and traditions that are synonymous with the art. He also enjoys teaching Muay Thai at all levels as well as helping out with designing TKMT administrative procedures, curriculum and instructor professional development. His favourite weapons are knees and teep! |
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| Class
Leaders |
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Steph Bonifacio
Emily Doyle
Shona Galbraith
Ury Eshun
Jeremy Salvator
Ryan La Vina
Rey Batac
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To promote the development of a strong mind, body and spirit through Muay Thai kickboxing in a motivational, inspirational and comfortable atmosphere. We strive to help everyone reach his or her full potential.
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The gym is available for rent and TV & movie shoots.
Media: Interested in having us appear in your next TV series or article? Please contact us to discuss.
Corporate Partnerships: Interested in having your company affiliate with TKMT? Contact us with your proposal.
Law Enforcement Discount: We have several police officers that train at our gym, and we offer discounts to Toronto Police and other law enforcement officers. Please inquire at front desk.
TKMT believes and regularly engages in charitable and community-based initiatives. Contact us if you would like TKMT to become involved in your next event. |
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