DARREN 'The Riddler' REECE
Muay Thai Coach
Darren is one of Australia's most experienced Muay Thai trainers with over 21 years experience in the sport. His passion is passing his knowledge forward to his students and teaching them what he learnt throughout his fight career. Over a decade was dedicated to being a professional Muay Thai fighter where he spent living, training and fighting in Thailand and occasionally Japan. He has been the West Australian, Australian and Oceania Champion as well as representing Australia in the World Championships several times. In 1998 he won a Gold Medal at the World Championships and was awarded best boxer of the tournament. He has also been the head coach for several IFMA World Games in Thailand. Working together with his wife Caley Reece, they have formed EPiC Fight Promotions, one of the most successful fight shows in the country. Darren is a current Level 1 Crossfit Coach and is one of our Strength and Conditioning trainers. Darren is the Australian 2016 Youth Trainer Of the Year and 2017 and 2018 Australian Trainer of the Year.
RILEY ANASTAS
Muay Thai Assistant Coach & Kids Coach
Riley is our kids coach and assistant trainer in our beginner classes. He is also an active fighter and has travelled and fought in Thailand, gaining as much knowledge as he can. His fun personality makes for exciting classes, while still teaching very valuable lessons in Muaythai, discipline, respect and confidence.
CALEY REECE
Muay Thai & Strength Coach
What's this item abouCaley has been training in Muay Thai for over 15 years and had 60 fights. She has established herself extremely well in the female fight circuit in the world. Caley has had 60 fights and holds WMC 57kg State Title, WMC 57kg Australian Title, WKA 58.9kg Australian Title, WMC Intercontinental Title x 2, 56kg WPMF World Title, 2 x WMC 57kg World Title and 58.9kg WMC World Title. In 2010 she qualified and won the Oceania Eliminator to gain her spot in the Sport Accord Games in Beijing of which she won Silver. She is ranked #1 in the world and has fought top interstate and international opponents. Caley is a current Level 1 Crossfit Coach and is one of our Strength and Conditioning trainers.
BARRIE OLIVER
Muay Thai Fight Coach
Barrie is one of our full time trainers, trading his plastering job in, to follow his passion. He is one of our main professional fighters with over 25 fights and holding state and national titles. He is highly approachable and loves teaching and passing on his knowledge of our sport.
JOEL HOGAN
Muaythai Coach
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LUKE AINSWORTH
BJJ Coach
Luke has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for over ten years. A highly experienced 2nd degree Black Belt, Luke has fought and trained extensively both in Australia and South America. Representing the Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) under Adam Metcalf, Luke has notable success in a number of State BJJ Championships over the last decade. Luke is a great instructor, with clear instructions, taking pride in making every lesson different. Our BJJ classes range from beginners to advanced. You don't have to be fit to start because the beginners class is designed to ease you into the training. The emphasis is on teaching you the correct, basic techniques that everyone can master while building your fitness at a steady rate. You are encouraged to push yourself as your fitness improves.
MAX MILNE
Assistant Kids Coach
Max is one of our assistant junior instructors. He began with us when he was 8 years old and has worked his way up to being one of the best junior fighters in the state. His caring and respectful nature is perfect to be a great role model for our children. Max is available for private lessons with kids,
LUKE READ
Boxing and Muaythai Coach
Luke began martial arts when he was 21 and has trained many different styles including boxing, Muaythai, karate and MMA.
He progressed into teaching karate and kickboxing after receiving black belt (karate) and continued training/instructing where he reached level of 3rd Dan black belt in karate.
He taught at a full time martial arts facility for 4 years before relocating to WA where he began training at Riddlers gym.
I have had 10 fights and been involved in martial arts for 20 years.
LUKE DISCERNI
Assistant Kids Coach
Luke has been with us from the beginning of his Muaythai journey and has been consistently training and learning for years, so is a perfect kids assistant instructor. His dedication and application to training, health and fitness is impressive which we believe is important when teaching children about what is important in life. He is one of our current junior fighters and has completed a black level singlet within our grading system that we have for kids.
DYLLAN OLSEN
Muaythai Fight Coach