Meet Our Team | Muay Thai Coaches Calgary

Our Expert Muay Thai Coaches Calgary Bring Years of Experience

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sahez Lohat

  Muay Thai Coach

  Small but mighty, Sahez balances her active fight career with coaching that pushes students safely toward new levels of strength, endurance, and timing.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

FAQs

• Why Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?

  BJJ develops strategy, ground control, and submissions while building strength, endurance, and mental discipline. From the lens of our muay thai coaches Calgary, you’ll learn practical self-defense and gain confidence handling pressure.

• What to Expect in a Jiu Jitsu Class?

  Guided by muay thai coaches Calgary, classes flow from mobility and fundamentals to live drilling and application. Expect warm-ups that prep joints, technique blocks covering chokes, locks, and positional control, partner rounds that scale to your level, and a cool-down to recover well.

• Who Should Take Jiu Jitsu Classes?

  Everyone—from first-timers to competitors. Our muay thai coaches Calgary support all ages, body types, and goals with Gi and No-Gi options. Beginners build coordination and body control; fitness-focused students get a full-body workout; advanced athletes sharpen transitions, tactics, and timing.

• Ready to Train with Us?

  Book A Free Class with our muay thai coaches Calgary today. Prefer to chat first? Get In Touch and we’ll match you with the right coach. Ready to meet the martial arts instructors calgary in person? Visit The Gym.