Our Mission
To honour our community with a relentless commitment to inspire, enrich, and journey alongside
Our Story
Durham Muay Thai & Kickboxing’s foundation was created by passion, heart and soul combined with a lifelong commitment to learning. The Team at Durham Muay Thai & Kickboxing is a family. We’re a family that’s dedicated to the growth and well-being of one another, and our community.
Instructors
Chris Martin – Owner, Head Instructor
Chris Martin has been involved in Martial Arts (Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Karate) for over 27 years. His passion to share knowledge, inspire students, clients and teams towards reaching not only their fitness goals, but life goals cannot be matched.
Prior to opening Durham Muay Thai & Kickboxing, Chris trained and coached at several gyms across the province. As a competitor, Chris has competed in over 80 sanctioned events. As a coach, Chris has prepared athletes for over 200 events producing both Provincial and National champions in several disciplines. As well as being a lifetime student of the famous Twin Dragon Kickboxing Family, Chris is also recognized by the Sports Authority of Thailand as a Certified Kru of Muay Thai.
Instructors
Jonathan Steyn – Kru of Muay Thai / WAKO Certified
Shawn Chadwick – Pro Choi Kru Sr of Muay Thai / WAKO Certified
Melissa Chadwick – NCCP Certified Coach / WAKO Certified
Benton Morden – Assistant Instructor
Jasper Mitchell – Assistant Instructor
Alli Johaadien – Assistant Instructor
Chantelle Adair – Assistant Instructor
Parker Adair – Assistant Instructor
Jodi Cresswell – WAKO Certified