Arjan Steve Milles
Steve Milles has been competing in and instructing muay thai for nearly two decades. As a competitor he won a bronze medal representing the US at the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. After turning professional Steve captured the World Kickboxing Association and International Sport Kickboxing Association US Champion belts as well as the Intercontinental Champion title for the US Muay Thai Association, battling current and former world champions in North America, Europe and Asia.

As a teacher his students have won accolades and championships in national and international competition, including regional, national and world championships. Steve was a Senior Instructor under former WKA World Champion Edge Brown and a certified Kru of the International Muay Thai Association under the world famous Grandmaster Toddy. Always interested in improving training for himself and his students, Arjan Steve is a Russian Kettlebell Challenge Level II Instructor. In one of his proudest moments, Steve was promoted to the rank of Arjan (Master) by Grandmaster Chansadeth "Cheetah" Chantanao in November 2008. Arjan Steve looks forward to future achievement and development for himself and his students in the Art of Muay Thai.

Arjan Simon Burgess
Simon Burgess has trained in Southeast Asian martial arts since 1987. An expatriate Brit, he twice represented England in international competition in the Philippines. After relocating to the United States, Simon captured the World Kickboxing Association US Super lightweight Amateur belt. Since retiring from competition, he has turned to the management and promotion aspect of kick boxing, putting on highly successful competitions in New York City with participants from as far as Holland, Russia and Thailand.

He has operated his own martial arts instruction business for over ten years, and is a certified instructor under Guro Bob Breen and the British Kali Escnma Association, Tuhon Bill McGrath and Pikiti Tersia International, a Senior Instructor under former WKA World Champion Edge Brown , a Kru of the International Muay Thai Association under the world famous Grandmaster Toddy. And most impressively, Arjan Simon holds the rank of Arjan (Master) under the direction of Grandmaster Chansadeth "Cheetah" Chantanao.

Kru Emyr Dakin
Kru Emyr Dakin was WKA Professional US Welterweight Champion. Emyr lived,trained and fought in Northern Thailand for over two years amassing experience through over 30 fights that he gladly passes on to his students. In recognition of his passion for muay thai, Emyr holds the rank of Kru under Grandmaster Chansadeth "Cheetah" Chantanao. Always interested in enhancing his training Emyr is also a Kettlebell Concepts (Level 1) Instructor.

Coach Emily Bearden
Emily is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable trainer with a BFA in Dance and Choreography, a course of study that required mastery of kinesiology, physiology, anatomy and dynamic alignment. She is an AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, a Post Rehab and Conditioning Specialist with the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals, a HardStyle Kettlebell Certified Instructor, a Kettlebell Concepts ( Level 1) Instructor, and certified in Esquerre Fitness Group Advanced Stretching Techniques. Emily is also an internationally ranked professional thai boxer, holding the WKA World Champion title , two US Championship Belts and was a member of the US Team to the International Muay Thai Federation Amateur Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. She is also a certified Asst. Instructor by the Muay Thai International Association.

Coach Rima Sidhu
Rima is an energetic, educated and motivating trainer. She is an NSPA Certified Personal Trainer and Hardstyle Kettlebell Certifed Instructor specializing in cardiovascular conditioning and strength training. She is PNF Stretch Certified and currently pursuing an master's degree in the Health Sciences with an emphasis on nutrition at Columbia University. A lifelong athlete who played four years of Division 1 collegiate soccer, Rima is also an internationally ranked muay thai fighter, a member of the WKA US Amateur Team and an assistant muay thai instructor.

 

 

Coach Gaius Ebratt
Gaius' exposure to martial arts training began early: his mother is a black belt in Kung Fu and father in Tai Chi. Gaius is a top-ranked competitor who holds the WKA Regional Championship Title, an enthusiastic trainer and a very popular red and white grade instructor.

Coach Jose Cruz
Jose has found a home at Five Points Academy. With no prior martial arts experience before joining the family, Jose has worked his way up to competitive fighter and top coach in just a few short years. Jose is a natural born athlete who hopes to pursue a extensive career in fitness. Currently a red and white grade muay thai coach and Hardstyle Certified Kettlebell Instructor.

Pascal Jean-Michel
Pascal Jean-Michel, an unmistakable native of France, credits his early training days in San Francisco to mentor and world renowned instructor, Bunkerd Faphimai . Pascal holds a Black Belt in Sanshou (Sanda) which he studied in both France and California. He is also a certified Kettlebell Athletics Level 1 Instructor.

Since relocating to NYC in 2008, Pascal has continued to develop his skill as a Muay Thai fighter. We call him "The Business." He is currently a red grade instructor and swiftly climbing the ranks as an in-demand instructor and trainer at Five Points Academy.