
Why choose Kao Loi?
We care!
Your development and enjoyment of the process is all of our teams primary concern, and we are well known for our genuine desire to support you towards achieving your goals.
Knowledge base
Good coaching is built on knowledge and we aim to learn every day!
CPD is a must for our team and Head Coach Pierre organises a number of courses each year for our guys to attend.
Well equipped gym
Our gym space is always evolving so we have all bases covered when it comes to enjoying your training.

Our history
After starting Thai-Kickboxing at the age of 24 he gained his black belt in 1997, and also begins delivering Kao Loi sessions in Harrogate, Wakefield, and York.
He then finishes his Diploma in Exercise and Fitness and additionally works at the Barbican as a fitness instructor and personal trainer.
Our history
As well as this amateur success our team have earned a number of English, British, and European Professional Championship titles.
After completing a Diploma in Exercise and Fitness, Diploma in Nutrition, and Diploma in Sports Psychology Pierre was well placed to prepare programmes for all the athletes to prepare them technically, tactically, physically, and psychologically for their respective challenges.
Our history
Pierre is now 14th Khan Honorary Master (http://krumuaythai.or.th/pierre-mahon/), and Kao Loi now boasts over 20 trainees achieving instructor level. Pierre also passed his UKCC Tutor's qualification and now works with several instructors who deliver sessions at Kao Loi, helping them to develop their knowledge and skill.
Our history
At this point Pierre, as well as working with his personal training clients and the Thai Boxing team, he has been working and training with MMA athletes and coaches increasing his knowledge exponentially.
The team of groundwork coaches expands at this point to include Mike Cummings, Stephen Sanders, and Craig Skelton.
Our history
Our history
Please look out for the video of the opening ceremony which will be our next addition to our ongoing history!
Our history
The Deputy Mayor said ``We loved the demos. I think the most special thing was the great effort, support and commitment from you guys who give everything for the young people to progress.``
Head coaches Pierre and Rob were delighted that the Deputy Mayor could conduct the opening ceremony and that she was so impressed with the sessions they run.
Please have a look at the short video of the evening made by one of our members and talented film maker Bram Fieldsend.

He holds a Diploma in Exercise and Fitness (Personal Trainer), a Diploma in Sports Psychology, and has attended a number of High Performance Workshops run by Sportscoach UK. These include Sports Conditioning (Donald Chu), Effective Communication (David Whittaker OBE), Long Term Athlete Programming (Istvan Balyi), and their Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop. He has also been a level 4 Coach Tutor with Snowsport England, and holds a UKCC Certificate in Tutoring.
His martial arts qualifications include Ajarn 14th Khan Master level, Black Belt Kickboxing, Knife and Edged Weapons Awareness Senior Instructor (KEWAP), and BTEC level 3 Self Defence Instructor. He is qualified and insured through the English Muay Thai Federation, and is registered with the Kru Muay Thai Association in Thailand.