MEET OUR COACHES

Yodniyom (Kru Yo) is the Head Coach of YMT. He is a professional Muay Thai fighter and coach with over 15 years of experience coaching amateur fighters, beginners, and professionals.

A WKN World Champion (60.3kg) with 257 professional fights, Yo has competed at Thailand’s most prestigious stadiums, Lumpinee and Rajadamnern. His experience at the highest level shapes every class he teaches.

Known for his technical coaching, discipline, and integrity, Yo adapts training to suit every student from complete beginners to competitive fighters to real champions. His focus is on bringing genuine Muay Thai culture to New Zealand. He brings strong fundamentals, smart training, and building real confidence inside and outside the gym. His experience in Thailand brings out the true essence of Muay Thai.