https://www.chonburimuaythai.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/1559007262511-OLLOZP7KB8L0DMFW1Z71/DSC_2725.jpg Contact Us https://www.chonburimuaythai.com/faq daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://www.chonburimuaythai.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2021-09-01 https://www.chonburimuaythai.com/coaches daily 0.75 2026-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/988f4cb7-c0ce-45db-8e3c-004933ea02ce/Bruce_.jpg Coaches Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul-Owner, Managing Director, and Head Coach Chonburi Muay Thai (CMT) was founded by Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul. Bruce was born in Thailand, where he began training in the art of Muay Thai at the age of 10. Over the years, Bruce has won 16 of the 21 Thai fights in which he competed. He has trained under both Ajarn Petchpayao (2-time Thailand coach of the year) and Kongnapa Watcharawit (Rajadamnern champ at four different weight classes). Bruce received additional combat training as a proud member of the U.S. Army and returned to his true passion after being discharged, teaching and being an ambassador of Muay Thai in the United States. Bruce continues his mission of expanding this art in America by coaching beginners to advanced students, amateur and professional fighters in promotions that include the UFC, Bellator and One Championship. To date, Bruce has coached over 300 fights, bringing traditional Muay Thai to countless communities. Bruce maintains an active role at the gym and he can still be found teaching beginners class and mentoring the next generation in our Youth Muay Thai program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/ef118942-aa35-4f32-add9-d0fd0e54721f/Screenshot_20240717_110255_Chrome.jpg Coaches David Khamhuang-General Manager (2x Tennessee IKF Heavyweight&Cruiser-WT Champion) David has been training under head coach Bruce Panyapol for 11 years. His ongoing training and pursuit for more comes from his competitive nature, which he strives to inspire in others. When he is not in the gym, David is coding for web development, pursuing personal projects, or cooking up meals to complement his TV binge watching. In quieter moments, David enjoys reading books such as 'Fahrenheit 451', 'The Plateau Effect', 'The Tipping Point' and 'Woman in the Window'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/90a44537-1f7d-45eb-b19e-de26f6d77f55/Jason_2.png Coaches - Make it stand out Jason Campbell (10-1, Cruiser-WT National Tournament Champion) Over the past 6 years, Jason has been training at Chonburi Muay Thai. He works hard and he is a stoic, fierce fighter. Jason endorses the positive influence that Muay Thai has had on his life, reinforcing self-discipline and providing him with tools to effectively face adversities. Jason has seized the opportunity to pay forward what he has received and oversees the bag classes. He has an encouraging style and students know that he would not ask from them anything that he was not willing, himself, to do. When Jason is not coaching or training, he continues to grow his modeling career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/6b0f35d4-3b7c-4999-b8cc-dcda36c3b37d/DC_.png Coaches - Make it stand out (D.C.) Damontez Cox D.C. moved from San Francisco to Nashville in 2020 after earning a Law degree from Golden Gate University. His first Muay Thai coach recognized DC’s potential and encouraged him to continue training, leading him eventually to CMT. D.C. is a positive and playful being with a palpable energy that is familiar and welcome. DC has the same expectation for others that he holds for himself: to achieve to their fullest potential. He says simply, “If you never fail, you’ll never know what success feels like.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/800fcbda-66f6-4ec4-ae3e-e8a8f2992154/Zach_.png Coaches - Make it stand out Zach DeJesus Zach has been in the world of Martial Arts for the past 25 years, with a 3rd-degree black belt in Kenpo and many years of training kids and adults. Martial arts is one of his main passions in life, when he and his wife moved to Nashville in 2020 he had the fortune of finding Chonburi Muay Thai. After his first class, he was hooked and could feel the amazing, supportive, and safe environment that Chonburi had established in their gym. He fell in love with the style of Muay Thai when he recognized the beauty of the art of the eight limbs and how it teaches you to stay calm when under pressure and the discipline it takes to become a better Muay Thai practitioner. Zach has a natural gift for teaching kids and can connect with them in a way that can help any new student walking through the doors feel confident, comfortable, and safe. Being able to share his love and passion for Muay Thai and the world of martial arts with a new generation of students drives him to be a better coach, person, and student at Chonburi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/99f5ade6-8732-4658-8f67-09cb0d2b8103/Marcos_2.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Marcos Andres Training under Bruce for 9 years and counting; Based out of Dallas, TX growing up playing soccer most of his life up until college. Competed at the 2022 TBA-SA Muay Thai Tournament Classic Championship and successfully won the Welterweight(142-147lb) division. When Marcos isn’t training, you can find him somewhere around the world being captivated (depending on the country he is visiting) by their culture and cuisines. He has traveled 20 countries across Europe, Asia, and Central America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/988f4cb7-c0ce-45db-8e3c-004933ea02ce/Bruce_.jpg Coaches Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul-Owner, Managing Director, and Head Coach Chonburi Muay Thai (CMT) was founded by Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul. Kru Bruce was born in Thailand, where he began training at the age of nine. Kru Bruce has a record of 22 wins-11 losses throughout his fight career. Training under both Ajarn Petchpayao (2-time Thailand coach of the year) and Kru Kongnapa Watcharawit (Rajadamnern champ at four different weight classes), Kru Bruce received additional combat training as a proud member of the U.S. Army. Upon discharge, he returned to his true passion: teaching and being an ambassador of Muay Thai in the United States. Kru Bruce continues his mission of expanding this art in America by coaching students at all levels, amateur and professional fighters, and working with promotions that include the UFC, Bellator and One Championship. To date, Kru Bruce has coached over 400 fights, bringing traditional Muay Thai to countless communities. Bruce maintains an active role at the gym and he can still be found teaching Beginner, Intermediate, and Youth Muay Thai classes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/ef118942-aa35-4f32-add9-d0fd0e54721f/Screenshot_20240717_110255_Chrome.jpg Coaches David Khamhuang- 2x Tennessee IKF Heavyweight Champion David has been training under Kru Bruce for twelve years. For over a decade, David has not stopped his pursuit of improvement and he continues to show up both as a student and coach during several weekly classes. His patience and strength are resources that training partners find valuable, as well as his effective and playful communication style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/b74ce613-8722-443c-a7c6-040370d95691/Sarah_final.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Sarah London - 2021 TBA CLASSIC CHAMPION Sarah began her Muay Thai training under Kru Bruce at Chonburi in 2017 after retiring from professional ballet. That background contributed to the development of Sarah’s technical fighting style and her keen eye for form when coaching. Sarah continues to have an active fighting career with victories that include winning the 2021 TBA Classic Championship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/61b5a608-b28a-4b78-9fc4-a0f693e95632/Ron_update.jpg Coaches Ron Nguyen Ron began training at Chonburi over a decade ago. Drawing on his own experience, Ron enjoys teaching the Beginner class, focusing particularly on the clinch and boxing techniques. Ron has the ability to push his students while simultaneously offering a friendly and encouraging smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/99f5ade6-8732-4658-8f67-09cb0d2b8103/Marcos_2.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Marcos Andres - 2022 TBA CLASSIC CHAMPION Training under Kru Bruce for over ten years, Marcos earned the TBA Muay Thai Championship in 2022. Marcos is naturally friendly, making everyone at the gym feel welcome. Each person in his class feels a personal connection and attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/90a44537-1f7d-45eb-b19e-de26f6d77f55/Jason_2.png Coaches - Make it stand out Jason Campbell - 2022 TBA CLASSIC & ISKA CRUISER-WEIGHT CHAMPION Over the past eight years, Jason has been training at Chonburi Muay Thai. He is a stoic, fierce fighter who leads more through actions rather than words. Jason has an encouraging style and students know that he would not ask from them anything that he was not willing to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/800fcbda-66f6-4ec4-ae3e-e8a8f2992154/Zach_.png Coaches - Make it stand out Zach DeJesus Zach has been in the world of Martial Arts for the past 28 years, attaining a 3rd-degree black belt in Kenpo. Zach has a natural gift for teaching kids and can connect in a way that increases confidence, comfort, and safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/ae87b861-9ad4-422b-a7bf-3c08f27beaec/DSC01831.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Michael Nawrocki Michael has been training at Chonburi for over four years. Like many Thai fighters, Michael segued his soccer prowess and excellent footwork into Muay Thai. Today, Michael teaches Beginner and HIIT Heavy Bag classes, building on fighter frameworks such as endurance and fundamentals. Michael specializes in clinch and knees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/6b0f35d4-3b7c-4999-b8cc-dcda36c3b37d/DC_.png Coaches - Make it stand out Damontez (DC) Cox - 2025 IKF MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION D.C. continued training Muay Thai when he moved in 2020 and he has been at CMT since. D.C. is positive and playful, holding the same expectation for others that he has for himself. He says simply, “If you never fail, you’ll never know what success feels like.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/c7a8b656-36c5-4d0a-9999-b6f2648a47bf/Leema_final1.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Leema Islam - 2026 TBA CLASSIC CHAMPION Leema has been training at Chonburi Muay Thai since 2022. As her skills and confidence grew, Leema looked for new challenges in, first, competition and, later, coaching. Leema's development culminated in her recently becoming a TBA 2026 Classic Champion. Through this process, Leema learned that fighting affects all aspects of life and she models a comprehensive approach to Muay Thai, concentrating on the physical, mental, and professional aspects which are outgrowths of consistency, discipline, and purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/0990c31d-624e-4150-bce0-c5de54da7059/DSC01880.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out DeVauntae Ramey - 2025 TBA CLASSIC CHAMPION Devauntae, also known by his fight name ‘Supertae,’ has been training at Chonburi Muay Thai since 2021. Known for his love of the clinch game, Supertae continues to sharpen his skills through training and competition. Each fight deepens his passion for the sport, informing his coaching and benefitting all of his training partners. A standard that begins with himself, Devauntae expects discipline and strong technique from his students while also helping develop confidence and sharing the traditions and authenticity of CBMT’s style of Muay Thai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/41f309e4-94d4-495d-8b9b-33ca60feac39/Cherry_final.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Michael Cherry - 2024 INDIANA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION With six years of Muay Thai experience, Michael still shows up with intensity and a smile to every class. Michael is an experienced fighter who enjoys spending time in the gym and helping others grow in the sport. A student can expect to be challenged in a fun atmosphere, which keeps a dedicated contingent coming back to his HIIT bag classes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/d01a57cd-34b4-4982-85be-1599c5e093d0/DSC01866.jpg Coaches - Make it stand out Samantha Clemens Samantha (Sam) began her martial arts journey at age 35. After three years of experience, Sam found Chonburi Muay Thai and has remained a dedicated student for the past five years. As an exemplar of “it’s never too late,” Sam demonstrates that age is just a number, as she has competed at the national level and now enjoys mentoring beginner students and teaching HIIT bag classes. https://www.chonburimuaythai.com/youth daily 0.75 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/5438aaef-d184-4f31-b612-94a0da5475f6/Chonburi-40-2.jpeg Youth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/b7a040e7-c7bd-47bc-ab4e-427ab61ecd3e/IMG_0631.jpg Youth - Preston Scott Preston Scott https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/9430d979-812e-419d-a07e-0415534e5ae0/9B69399E-09D2-4566-A28D-D7EC8009BE9D.jpg Youth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/5438aaef-d184-4f31-b612-94a0da5475f6/Chonburi-40-2.jpeg Youth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/b7a040e7-c7bd-47bc-ab4e-427ab61ecd3e/IMG_0631.jpg Youth - Preston Scott Preston Scott https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/9430d979-812e-419d-a07e-0415534e5ae0/9B69399E-09D2-4566-A28D-D7EC8009BE9D.jpg Youth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.chonburimuaythai.com/home daily 1.0 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/d56b5aa2-69c5-4802-89e0-5c9fd96ebb29/p1390555.jpg Home - Group Classes In these structured classes, students are partnered and take turns practicing assorted drills while wearing gloves and shin guards. Next, these drills are transitioned to pad work wherein students have the opportunity to apply more speed and power by hitting Thai pads, low kick pads, and/or boxing mitts. The final segment of class time is reserved for conditioning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/2a82e4a2-519d-40f3-8bb6-18157d7cfcbb/_DSC8535.jpg Home - Youth Classes (Ages 6-12) Students will learn Muay Thai in classes led by two coaches, providing opportunities to work 1:1 with a coach during each lesson. Students also improve their cooperation and communication skills through partner drills with classmates. This typical martial arts environment is based upon discipline, responsibility, and mutual respect, incorporating a more holistic perspective rather than being singularly focused on the physical. We accept all levels: students who are brand new, up to and including students who are interested in competing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/2e478ba6-ab71-4f8b-afff-9dffd158fa78/_DSC2455.jpg Home - Privates 1:1 Please refer to our Coaches page and read the Bios on our training staff. When you find the coach that is right for you, simply contact them and start training! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cdcceb30b77bde308483359/dc28c10f-8728-4bbc-9055-682166ee2acd/WGQ13322PARI-233.jpg Home - Fight Training Just as professionals from promotions such as the UFC and Bellator have done, train exclusively with the head coach and owner in order to advance your fighting skills and strategies. Amateur Muay Thai and MMA fighters are always welcome, as well as anyone who is looking for a fight camp or any student who desires to fight in the future. https://www.chonburimuaythai.com/schedule-1 daily 0.75 2026-03-14