MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COACHES
Train with a Legend: Master Khunpon
Master Khunpon, a Muay Thai legend with over 200 fights and four world titles, brings his expertise and passion for teaching to Bangkok Boxing. Known for his precision and dedication, he has developed training programs that make authentic Muay Thai accessible to beginners and experienced fighters. Khunpon’s teaching style is focused, practical and rooted in decades of experience, allowing students to build strength, discipline and technique under his careful guidance.
40 + Years Experience in Martial Arts Training
At Bangkok Boxing, each class reflects Master Khunpon’s unique approach to training, blending traditional Muay Thai with modern fitness techniques. Whether your goals include mastering self-defense, boosting your fitness or learning the art of Muay Thai, Khunpon’s classes provide the perfect setting. With his encouragement and expertise, students gain confidence, skill and physical fitness in a welcoming, challenging, and transformative environment. Join us to start your journey with a legend.
MEET OUR EXPERIENCED COACHES
Coach Arnaldo
BOXING
Arnaldo Carreno is originally from Cuba, where he started boxing at age 10. Twelve years of competition saw him amass a total of 138 bouts, 115 of which were victories that propelled him to claim and maintain championship status on the island for many years. He was an important contributor to the preparation of Jorge Gutierrez, resulting in Gutierrez’s dominant championship run at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games. He has participated in various scientific conferences based on research done to improve boxing development. Arnaldo has brought his expertise to Bangkok Boxing in an effort to develop the next generation of great boxers.
Coach Marshall
KICKBOXING/MUAY THAI
Marshal Berger has trained under Bangkok Boxing Head Coach Khunpon Dechkampu for 15 years. In the course of those years he has fought and trained with some of the best in the world. He credits his discipline and confidence to the years spent studying Muay Thai under Kru Khunpon. Marshal deeply respects the cultural roots of Muay Thai and believes he has inherited a great legacy, one that he wishes to pass on to the next generation of Nak Muay (Thai boxers). “Teaching Muay Thai is one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. I love, not only teaching the art itself, but also using it as a way to help people discover themselves.”
Kru Stephen
MUAY THAI
Ranked #2 light heavyweight on Muay Thai Authority
Ranked #3 on WBC Super middleweight
2013 WBC light heavyweight champion
2010 IKKC light heavyweight champion
2002-2003 WKA amateur middleweight and light heavyweight titles
2001 King of the Ring amateur title Virginia title
2X Golden Gloves Champion
Black Belt in Shotokan Karate
Kru San
MUAY THAI
Growing up in Arkansas my father would rent VHS tapes of Muay Thai matches, recorded at a video store called Bangkok Video. I would shadow box in the living room, imitating their moves. There was a boxing gym not far from my house but my pops wouldn’t let me go, I had to sneak out to go train. I got in trouble but it was worth it. My was first trainers were Saysamone (Thuy) Mingboupha, who became champ in the early ’90s in USA, and his brother Luckier (Paw Eng) Xayavongsa. I started my Muay journey as a kid but didn’t get to fight until 2002. Now, here in ATL with Ai Khunpon I am grateful to be continuing my learning & practicing of Muay. Come see me at the Duluth location & let's kick it y’all!
Coach Jacob
BJJ/MMA
Professional Mix Martial Arts fighter with a record of 6w 3L.
2015 NFC Flyweight Champion
2012 IBJJF Pan Ams 3st Place Brown belt
2010 IBJJF Pan Ams 1st Place Purple belt
2007 IBJJF Atlanta OPen 1rd Place Brown belt
2007 IBJJF Atlanta Open 3rd Place Purple belt
Coach Thomas
KICKBOXING/MUAY THAI
Thomas "Ruben" Tyler III started his martial arts journey at the age of five, where he studied Taekwondo. At the age of twelve, he studied Shao lin Kung Fu. But it was Muay Thai that captured his heart and had him study for over twelve years. It wasn't until he met Kru Pongsan Ek-yotin in Santa Clarita, California that he trained seriously and competed with success. During that time he had the honor of training with Lerdsila Chumpairtour, a Muay Thai legend. While studying Muay Thai he worked as a Personal trainer for Golds Gym Valencia, Ca, and taught kickboxing at UFC Gym Santa Clarita. Thomas and Ajarn Khunpon crossed paths early in Thomas' Muay Thai study and are reunited now that hes back in Atlanta.
Coach Sermons (Bas)
BJJ
BJJ Purple belt & Judo Orange belt
2022 Bronze Medalist at IBJJF Atlanta Winter Open
2021 Bronze Medalist at IBJJF Atlanta Spring & Summer open Atlanta new breed winter champion in both gi and no-gi
Training under Greg Sirico and Marcello Garcia black belt and Brandon Bennett a 3rd-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie at odyssey Brazilian jiujitsu.
Coach Joseph Murdaugh
MUAY THAI
Joseph “Sideshow Joe” Murdaugh began martial arts at 15 training in Tae Kwon Do and continue for 6 years winning many tournaments and earning a Black Belt.
1993 NH Junior/Senior Judo Championship 1st place
1997 Showdown Georgia Tae Kwon Do Championship 1st place
1999 Showdown Georgia Tae Kwon Do Championship 1st place
1999 U.T.A Young's Tae Kwon Do Open Championship 1st place
1999 Georgia State Pro/Am Championship 1st place
1999 Georgia State Tae Kwon Do Championship 2nd place
2000 Showdown Georgia Tae Kwon Do Championship 1st place
2000 Tiger USA Tae Kwon Do Championship 1st
2004 U.S.M.T.A National Welterweight Champion Muay Thai
2004 WKA National Welterweight Champion Muay Thai
2005 WKA National Welterweight Champion Muay Thai
2005 WKA Worlds Championship Muay Thai 2nd place
Coach Max
KICKBOXING/MUAY THAI
Maximiliano Albrieux discovers his love for Martial arts at age of 12 when he was introduced to Kyokushin Karate under Shihan 6 Dan Jose Luis Suarez in his native Uruguay. After Training and competing for 7 years, he decided it was time to move on and that’s when he found in Korean Sipalki a new home for the next 4 year. In 2010, already in State, He discovers his passion for Martial arts again when he found Head Coach Khunpon Dechkampu and Bangkok Boxing Fitness. Training in Muay Thai not only has given him his love for the sport back, Buta new one in the form of teaching, position that he has now been enjoying for the last 3 year.
Coach Stevie Berhanna
MUAYTHAI / KICKBOXING
Stevie possesses a diverse background in multiple martial arts disciplines, including boxing, Muay Thai, Silat, and kung fu. With 15 years of Muay Thai training and a decade of teaching experience, he is both an active boxer and a Muay Thai competitor. Stevie brings his expertise to the forefront, excelling in both ring combat and self-defense techniques.
Coach Devin Truesdail
BOXING/KICKBOXING
When Devin was 10 years old, he started training in boxing. Every week, his mother would take him to a boxing gym in Atlanta where he practiced with his friends for local amateur boxing competitions. In 2011, Devin began practicing Muay Thai with both amateur and professional fighters in his local area. During this time, he was inspired by various fighting techniques and developed a unique style that combined Western boxing with traditional Muay Thai. His skills were further nurtured and expanded when he joined the Bangkok Boxing family in 2022, with Coach Khunpon playing a crucial role in this development. Devin is dedicated to sharing his passion and knowledge of boxing, Muay Thai, and overall fitness, and he enjoys working with individuals at all levels. He is especially passionate about training youth, aiming to guide them toward a happier and more confident future, ensuring their success.
Coach Andrew
MUAY THAI
I began training in Muay Thai in 1999. I’ve spent the next 15 years competing in Muay Thai & Boxing. I have competed in fights & tournaments all around the country and represented the United States as part of the US National Team at the 2010 WKA World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland taking home the Silver Medal. I was also a Silver Medalist at the 2013 USA Boxing National Tournament. I began teaching & coaching part-time in 2007 with clients interested in learning boxing & kickboxing as a form of fitness. And then full-time in 2012. Since then, I have established myself as a full-time boxing & Muay Thai kickboxing trainer for adults and kids of all various backgrounds wanting to learn the sport and get fight fit!
2005 Northern California Golden Gloves Bantamweight Champion
2010 WKA World Championship Team USA
2010 WKA World Championship Silver Medalist
2013 USA Boxing Silver Medalist
Coach Craig
BOXING
From the gritty streets of Newark, NJ, to the hallowed rings, his journey began at the tender age of 6. His father, a boxing enthusiast, laced up those gloves and ignited a lifelong flame.
Coach Craig will welcome Kids, Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round the ring! The man of the hour has stepped into the spotlight, gloves laced, heart pounding—a true pugilistic maestro.
Coach Craig has been the architect of champions. His mitts have molded raw talent into polished dynamite. 30 Boxers: That’s right, folks! Thirty fighters felt the rhythm of his combos, the precision of his footwork, and the fire in his eyes.
Georgia Amateur Boxing Hall of Outstanding Coaches:
8 Years at Alpharetta Police Athletic League: Here, he molded champions—both in the ring and in life. Discipline met compassion, and young fighters found purpose.
2 Years at L.A. Boxing Fitness: Sweat-soaked mitts, heavy bags, and the rhythm of heartbeats synced to the bell. Coach Craig sculpted bodies and minds.
2 Years at 1144 Athletics: The gym echoed with dedication. He taught foot placement, head movement, and the art of resilience.
4 Years at Knuckle Up Fitness: Here, he wasn’t just a coach; he was a motivator. Gloves slapped leather, and dreams took flight.
Coach Craig still laces up. His love for sport? Unbreakable. He’s not just a coach; he’s a lifeline for those who step into the squared circle.
So, next time you hear the bell, look for the man with the eyes that have seen countless rounds—the man who knows that boxing isn’t just about punches; it’s about heart.
See you at the gym, where legends are forged!