Our Coaches
Simon Apunte
Co-Founder and Head Coach
Simon Apunte has been practicing martial arts since childhood, beginning with Taekwondo, then progressing to Boxing and Jiu Jitsu, eventually leading him to Muay Thai, which quickly became his main focus. Simon has competed in Texas and North American Muay Thai fighting circuits to include, Texas Muay Thai Championships, Dominion Fight Alliance and Thai Boxing Association’s Largest International Tournament. He is also a Yoga and Meditation teacher, and a Winning Ultra Runner and now uses his expertise in the mind/body connection to help Martial Artists, Fighters, and Athletes achieve their goals. Simon has an open and welcoming energy, allowing students of all experience levels to feel comfortable and free to express themselves
Kyle Woods
Co-Founder and Assistant Coach
Kyle Woods is no stranger to competitive sports and the grit needed to be successful. The former defensive captain of his high school football team, he found the beautiful sport of Muay Thai shortly after moving to Austin from NYC. Kyle has fought twice, is a TBA certified Muay Thai official, and an all around lover of the sport.
“I feel a dedication and a responsibility to share this skill with others, to spread the love for the sport and grow it simultaneously. Whether a student wants to be a casual practitioner or a world champion, I feel a sense of commitment to get them to where they want to be. So long as there’s heart, we can work together.”
