Our Coaches

All our coaches are CRB checked, qualified and insured through the English Muay Thai Federation.

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Kru Paul Pranczke

Paul is Head Instructor at our Kao Loi branch in Ripon.  He is qualified at 12th Khan Teacher level (Kru) by England Muay Thai Association and is registered with the Kru Association in Thailand.  He is a veteran of over 30 fights and has a Northern Area, and English Professional Title.  He is an expert in Muay Boran and teaches both Muay Thai and Muay Boran during his sessions at the Edge Health and Fitness in Ripon. 

Paul offers personal training too and is available on weekends on some evenings.  To book sessions contact us.

 

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Paul Foster

Paul has trained for 10 years and is qualified to 11th Khan Assistant Trainer level by the English Muay Thai Federation.  He teaches our children's class at the Harrogate Gym, and works with beginners in our adult classes.

 

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Kru Phil Mansfield

Phil has been training with The Kao Loi Gym since the early days at Crimple Valley.  He has competed successfully a number of times and has graded to 12th Khan Teacher level (Kru).  He is registered with the England Muay Thai Federation and the Kru Association in Thailand.  Phil trains regularly at the Harrogate Gym with our advanced students as training and sparring partner, helping them develop their skill.

 

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Kru Chanelle McGill

Chanelle is qualified at 12th Khan Teacher level (Kru) by England Muay Thai Federation, and is registered with the Kru Association in Thailand.  She offers personal training at the Harrogate Gym as well as teaching group classes.  She is a two time World Amateur Silver medalist, and holds a professional English title.  She teaches the ladies only "Fit 2 Kick", and works with her private clients on areas as diverse as fat burning workouts and preparing to compete.  Chanelle also runs Big Kat Kettlebells, a strength conditioning class, and BKMMA, at the Harrogate Gym.

 

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Kru Chris Guyll

Chris trained to a very high level in Kickboxing before starting his Thai Boxing training.  He has competed in the World Amateur Championships and has also had a number of professional fights.  He is qualified by the English Muay Thai Federation at 12th Khan (Kru) and is registered with the Kru Association in Thailand.  He trains regularly with our advanced students.  He is also trained in self protection techniques used in doorwork, street, and bodyguarding situations. Chris also runs Big Kat Kettlebells and BKMMA at the Harrogate Gym.