SITNARONG MUAY THAI

Brett Harold

Head Instructor for Sitnarong Muay Thai Australasia and Sitnarong New Zealand, Brett is also the coach of the Sitnarong fight team and is now based in Wanaka. He regularly travels to Christchurch to train the fighters and ensure the level of training at the Waltham Road gym is of a very high standard. Brett had an illustrious fight career in the United Kingdom training under Grand Master Sken, culminating in winning the U.K. Light Heavyweight title. He is known for his intense training methods and gruelling sessions but at the same time bringing out the absolute best in his fighters. Under Brett's tutelage, no less than 5 National and South island titles have been achieved. He is now taking classes in Wanaka at PHYZIQUE Health and Fitness Monday and Wednesday from 6.30pm. Email Brett on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or text/call him on 0275 886464 asking about Muay Thai classes in Wanaka

Dougal McKenzie

The first and original student of Brett's some 14 years ago, Dougal is the senior Instructor for Sitnarong Christchurch. He has over 20 years martial arts experience and has had the good fortune to travel and train in Thailand under Grand Master Sken and also at the legendary Sit Yodtong camp, largely regarded as the number one fight camp in Thailand. He holds several advanced coaching qualifications and puts his specialist skills to good use in his classes. Dougal works full time as a personal trainer via his business    Knockout Personal Training taking clients for one on one martial arts/self defence training as well as regular health and fitness/strength and conditioning.

Matthew Tait

Matthew has an extensive back ground in martial arts having trained for many years in Tae Kwon Do before coming to Sitnarong Thai Boxing. He is well known for his awesome high kicks and also his spectacular jumping techniques (yes, we do have some cool stuff in Muay Thai!)

Robert Arrandale

Robert has an impressive fight record and is one of the top contenders in the middleweight ranks in the South Island. He is well known for his incredible fitness and range of techniques in the ring and a never say die attitude.

Rachel Saxton

Rachel takes the Thursday night class and has had the good fortune of recently travelling to, and training under Grand Master Sken at Sitnarong headquaters in Stockport, England. Students who attend her class are able to experience the latest in training methods direct from the U.K. including trying out Master Sken's fantastic elbow combinations.