Meet our instructors!

• Northern Thailand Muay Thai Champion
• 215 Professional Muay Thai Fights
• 14+ Years of Pro-Fight Experience
• Competing professionally in Thailand since age 8
•  Graduated in Thailand with a degree in Muay Thai

Jeng Thanawut is a highly skilled and accomplished professional Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He began his journey in the sport at the young age of 8, and quickly made a name for himself as a fierce and determined competitor. Jeng received his education in Muay Thai from the prestigious Lampang Sport School, where he graduated with honors in the department of Muay Thai.

Throughout his career, Jeng has achieved numerous accolades and titles, including being crowned the champion of Northern Thailand and winning the Muay Thai Lanna Magazine title. He has also secured two Lampang Championship titles, as well as 1 gold medal and 2 silver medals in the International Sport Schools Game.

Jeng's passion for Muay Thai extends beyond the ring, as he is also an accomplished trainer and coach, passing on his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of fighters. His commitment to the sport and its traditions has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and fans alike.

• 4th Degree Black Belt under Professor Chris Haueter
• 25+ years martial arts training
• Mixed Martial Arts, BJJ, and Muay Thai Instructor at UCLA since 2011
• Multiple Gold medals in the IBJJF American Nationals and silver at the Pan Ams
• Competed and medaled in  national and international tournaments
• Coached multiple BJJ Practitioners to Gold medals in various grappling tournaments
• Proficient  in Jiu Jitsu (gi and no-gi), Shooto, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW)

• Nationally certified official with the World Boxing Council, Thai Boxing Association, USA Kickboxing, USA Muaythai, and the United States Muay Thai Association.
• Trained martial arts since 2011 including Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga 
• Fought professionally in Thailand  2022.
• Active national Muay Thai judge and referee officiating over 1,000 fights.
• Began competing in in 2015 across the United States in various tournaments and events.
• Trained Muay Thai in Thailand twice at Rattachai, Sitjaopho, and Elite Fight Club.