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Meet Our Team | Muay Thai Coaches Calgary

Experienced Instructors with Extensive Backgrounds, Dedicated to Your Growth and Success
Meet the muay thai coaches Calgary who care about your progress from day one. Our expert coaches bring years of experience across Muay Thai and BJJ, offering varied teaching styles and clear progressions.

Whether you’re brand new or leveling up for competition, our team provides patient instruction, personalized guidance, and a supportive environment built around real results. Our muay thai coaches share a consistent approach: safety first, fundamentals always, and steady skill development that fits your goals.

Our Expert Muay Thai Coaches Calgary Bring Years of Experience

Elite Martial Arts Calgary believes in technical clarity, friendly accountability, and training that meets you where you are. Our muay thai coaches Calgary lead structured sessions with focused warm-ups, targeted drills, and practical application so you leave each class with something that sticks.

  • Betty Devries

    Manager
    Betty handles inquiries, memberships, and your day-to-day training needs. As part of our muay thai coaches Calgary team, she helps customize memberships, keeps you on track, and brings serious Muay Thai know-how wrapped in great service.

  • Francois Duval

    Head Coach
    Owner & Founder of Elite Martial Arts Academy, Francois blends Thailand-honed technique with culture and discipline. Among the muay thai coaches Calgary, he sets the standard for precise coaching, conditioning, and long-term growth.

  • Anderson Goncalves

    Head Jiu Jitsu Coach
    Personally, I love Jiu-Jitsu mostly because it's free in its movements, much like surfing is, except that we get to choke people, which is always fun...

  • Logan Ferris

    Muay Thai Coach
    Logan’s upbeat energy and passion for Muay Thai create confidence quickly. Expect crisp mechanics, positive feedback, and sessions that keep you moving.

  • Craig Meeks

    Jiu Jitsu Head Coach
    Calm, clear, and deeply experienced, Craig’s laid-back style delivers technical BJJ that sticks. He’s a cornerstone of our muay thai coaches, guiding students through smart sequences and confidence-building rounds.

  • Scott Jackson

    Jiu Jitsu Coach
    Methodical and encouraging, Scott builds from fundamentals to advanced Jiu-Jitsu with a steady focus on control, posture, and smart escapes.

  • Jason Jillain

    Muay Thai Coach
    With 40+ bouts and years spent coaching and refereeing, Jason is a purist who emphasizes precision and clean mechanics in every round.

  • Abdou Haddad

    Muay Thai Coach
    A Canadian Muay Thai Champion who trained in Thailand, Abdou brings fight-tested combinations, ring IQ, and high standards to every class.

  • Abdoul Wafar

    Muay Thai Coach
    A professional striker with serious fight IQ, Abdoul runs purposeful, high-tempo sessions—equal parts learning, sweat, and sharp corrections.

  • Kevin McEachern

    Muay Thai Coach
    Training since 1986 and committed to Muay Thai since 1991, Kevin pairs deep technical knowledge with a fun, engaging coaching style.

  • Scott Matson

    Muay Thai Coach
    After discovering Muay Thai through a friend, Scott trained in Thailand and now helps students refine fundamentals while keeping workouts upbeat.

  • Dwayne Wilson

    Muay Thai Coach
    Dwayne’s high-energy sessions, dialed-in playlists, and sharp feedback make classes challenging, focused, and genuinely enjoyable.

  • Rick Raposo

    Muay Thai Coach
    A lifelong martial artist who found Muay Thai in 2019, Rick teaches with patience and purpose, inspiring students through technique and consistency.

  • Sheldon Hains

    Muay Thai Coach
    With 17 years in Muay Thai and a background in education, Sheldon mixes solid skills, dad jokes, and footwork you’ll actually remember.

  • Scott McGillivray

    Muay Thai Coach
    Over a decade of training—including time in Thailand—drives Scott’s authentic technique and commitment to helping you grow.

  • Joel Hallamore

    Muay Thai Coach
    Hooked after his first trial, Joel brings enthusiasm and a people-first approach. He’s excited to see you on the mats.

  • Chris Merten

    BJJ & Wrestling Coach
    Chris is especially drawn to Jiu-Jitsu for its creativity and freedom of movement, comparing it to the flow of surfing. He brings an enthusiastic, positive energy to training and enjoys helping create an environment where people can learn, challenge themselves, and have fun while doing it.

  • Saeed Abi-Issa

    MMA Coach
    Saeed Abi-Issa is an experienced MMA fighter and coach who's known for being technical, patient, and engaging to train with. With 15 years in martial arts and a strong amateur record (7–2, with finishes by knockout and submission), he brings a well-rounded skill set across striking, wrestling, and grappling.

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