MICHAEL H.
SENIOR BOXING COACH
HEAD COACH
Michael is a Hell’s Kitchen native since the era before trendy restaurants lined every street and $7 cup coffee shops.
He started combat training with Tae Kwon Do when he was 11 years old, transitioned to MMA training in high school, and eventually took up “the sweet science,” boxing. That decision paid off as he won the Golden Gloves in 2012 and two more amateur tournaments after that before turning pro in 2020.
Michael started training people in boxing while attending St. John’s University and eventually started a boxing program there. His goal remains the same with everyone he works with: help them maximize their potential. Whether they’re trying to shed a couple pounds or actually step in the ring and fight, he is committed to seeing his students reach their goal.
Regardless of their motivation, students can count on learning how to defend themselves. All of the physical and mental benefits of boxing emanate from training like you’re preparing for the fight of your life, because you are!
Instagram @hughesin
CHRIS K.
SENIOR MUAY THAI COACH
HEAD OF MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS
Chris Kwiatkowski is a professional Muay Thai fighter that trains & fights out of New York City. He’s been training & fighting Muay Thai for the better part of two decades. Chris is a 6-time Muay Thai champion, including WKA World Amateur Champion and FNF World Professional Champion. Chris is internationally known, having competed in countries such as Thailand, Belarus, Spain and South Korea.
Instagram @polish_punisher
RHIANNON R.
Boxing and Head of Ladies Boxing Program
Rhiannon started Martial Arts when she was 4 – training in Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
She started boxing when she was around 10 years old in Brasil alongside her twin brother Harold & has been doing it ever since.
While in college, she ran her university’s boxing program by becoming the first female president of the boxing team.
She coached & trained both recreational and competitive boxers at everyday practices as well as prepared them for fights while being a competitive athlete on the team herself. She has cornered over 15 fights and is a certified USA Boxing Coach.
Her classes are technique focused and will help you understand boxing as if you were preparing to step into the ring yourself.
Rhiannon welcomes questions and feedback, and is available for personal training.
Instagram @rhiannonrogers
TEON T.
BOXING
HEAD OF KIDS & TEEN BOXING PROGRAMS
Teon was born in Georgetown Guyana and raised in Brooklyn NY.
Teon’s an active featherweight amateur boxer who has been trained by Moises Sanchez since 2013.
He is a New York Golden Glove finalist and Pure Breed Boxing champion, and has fought at the amateur level 15 times.
Teon specializes in the fundamentals of boxing and defense. He teach group classes, is head of the gym’s Teen and Kids Boxing Programs, and is available for one-on-one instruction.
Instagram @teonthorne
SYDNEY M.
Boxing
Coach Sydney is a boxing coach who focuses on the fundamentals of boxing and defense, training each client as if they were preparing for a bout in the ring.
Sydney has been a personal trainer and boxing coach since 2016, and has been a pro boxer since 2018. He won the St. Maarten amateur boxing championship.
Sydney is currently accepting new clients for individual and group training. In addition to working with adults, Sydney also specializes in working with children and teens. He’s also a certified and registered USA Boxing Trainer.
Instagram @sydthejackal
TONY D.
Boxing
Along with being a former amateur fighter himself, Tony has been training enthusiasts, as well as amateur and professional fighters, since 2008. He specializes in teaching the fundamentals of boxing and always abides by the “hit and don’t be hit” fighting philosophy. His classes emphasize foundational footwork, partner drills, and heavy bag drills that compliment every skill level. As a student of the sport, Tony enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion with others and welcomes questions regarding proper technique.
ADAM G.
Boxing
Adam is a lifelong martial artist and an active amateur boxer. Coming from a background in traditional martial arts, Adam’s classes emphasize proper technique and fundamentals including a focus on footwork, distance and timing. Adam trains people of all skill and experience levels and is dedicated to helping his students achieve their goals.
Instagram @xgodown
ALEX C.
MUAY THAI
Alex comes from a family of martial artists, where he began training Taekwondo & Hapkido at the age of 5. During his teens and up to his early college years, he played soccer until an injury eventually pushed Alex on his path towards Muay Thai.
Soon after relocating to New York City, Alex began his studies in the art of traditional Muay Thai. He has competed nationally & internationally, cornering/coaching amateur & professional fighters, and is currently a Muay Thai & Kickboxing instructor at Church Street Boxing Gym in Manhattan. He brings over 10 years of experience studying Muay Thai in the US as well as in Thailand. He welcomes all levels of experience and will push you beyond your limits to meet your goals.
Instagram @a_changy
CARMEN C.
MUAY THAI
Instagram @carmencorchado
CEM K.
Boxing
DANNY M.
Boxing
Instagram @getlikedee2
HAROLD R.
Boxing
Harold has been involved in Martial Arts his whole life & has been boxing since he was 10. At Miami University he was an NCBA silver and bronze medalist. His classes focus heavily on footwork & movement. Coach Rhiannon is his twin sister.
Instagram @haroldrogers_
IEGOR P.
Boxing
Iegor is a professional boxer with over 18 years of boxing experience. He is a two-time New York Golden Gloves Winner (Recipient of Sugar Robinson Award for Most Outstanding Boxer in 2011); EUBC European Olympic Hopes 19-22 Boxing Champion; (AIBA) World Youth Boxing Championship Bronze Medalist; Ukraine National Champion; Draftee into the World Series of Boxing; and a former Member of Ukraine National boxing team. Iegor is a certified Personal Trainer and registered USA Boxing Coach. He offers high level fitness classes and world class boxing training.
Instagram @yegor_nyc
JOE L.
Boxing
Joe has studied and competed in Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai. His first amateur boxing match ended with a TKO victory at Church Street in front of his home town crowd. Joe is passionate about training and always looking for opportunities to learn and share his knowledge with those around him.
Instagram @Joethesuperbutcher9000
KAMIL K.
Muay Thai
Instagram @dzik.kargul
LG P.
MUAY THAI
LG (Lauren-Grace) is a 4 time amateur Muay Thai Champion and a WBC World Championship Gold Medalist. She has over 15 years of competitive martial arts experience that has taken her from being an internationally ranked Junior Karate Competitor all the way to raising her hand in victory at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Under the tutelage of Church Street’s Head of Muay Thai, Chris Kwiatkowski, LG hopes to continue fighting and pursue a professional Muay Thai career.
In her free time, LG commentates on broadcasts for both amateur & professional fights for promotions such as Warriors Cup Muay Thai and K-Series Kickboxing.
LG invites you to share her love of fighting while she teaches you a thing or two about using skill to overcome disadvantages in the ring.
Instagram @lg.pannell
LUIS G.
MUAY THAI
Luis has been studying Muay Thai, Boxing & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2010. He’s competed in Muay Thai and MMA with 6 of his wins being by KO or submission. This led to a top 5 ranking in the northeast as well as 3 amateur titles: Aggressive Combat Bantamweight, NYFE 12 Bantamweight & KTFO 12 Bantamweight! He is also a brown belt in BJJ, and regularly assists in self defense seminars to instill a sense of safety and security through martial arts to his community.
Instagram @thelg23
MAKS K.
Boxing
Maks has been boxing since the early 2000’s and was a member of the Ukrainian National Team until 2022. He took two time silver medals and four bronze medals at the National Ukrainian Championship, and has fought at the amateur level 255 times.
Instagram @maks__33_n.y.c_23
MAURICE H.
Boxing
Maurice, born in Fort Riley, Kansas, was introduced to boxing by his father. His dad trained under the Moreno Brothers and fought in the San Antonio Golden Gloves. It was important to him that his sons to learn box as well. While Maurice enjoyed boxing, he also had a fascination with karate and competed in NASKA competitions where his coach noticed that he scored mostly with his boxing. The coach recommended he try American Kickboxing, which was basically boxing with karate kicks and had rounds similar to boxing. With that, Maurice began competing in the IKF youth division throughout middle and high school. Maurice began his journey as a Boxing Coach at Church Street Boxing Gym. He’s also taught boxing classes at Chelsea Piers and Masterskya Jiu Jitsu.
OLLIE G.
MUAY THAI / BOXING
Instagram @ollie_b_savage
RICH V.
MUAY THAI / BOXING
Rich has been training in Muaythai and Boxing for over a decade. He is a four time Muay Thai champion and undefeated boxer with over 25 fights under his belt. Rich has held titles for promotions such as Warriors Cup, IKF, AFL, and ECF. Rich specializes in technique throughout his sessions with cardio and conditioning intervals added in to get his students into fighting shape. If you’d like to be technically proficient in the art of Muay Thai and Boxing, Rich is the coach to see.
RYAN L.
BOXING / KICKBOXING
Ryan is a NY Golden Gloves Silver medalist (2017), a three-time Olympic Trial and two-time National Championship competitor from 2018-2021, and was IKF World Champion (K1) and WKA Bronze Medalist (K1) in 2021. He is also a BJJ Blue Belt & wrestler.
Instagram @_theroaringlion_
SKENDER H.
Boxing
Skender Halili is a lifelong fighter. He started boxing at 13, but before that, he did kickboxing. He has professional boxing record of 16-2 with 13 knockouts.
Instagram @skenderhalili2.0
STEVEN M.
Boxing
Instagram @scrapology1o1
TONY C.
Boxing
Tony started boxing in Taipei, Taiwan at 16 years old. He then went on to compete as the captain for the Syracuse University Boxing team. Tony was a 2x finalist for the USIBA Collegiate National Championship as well as the Buffalo Golden Gloves. With a wealth of experience both competing and coaching, Tony focuses on the fundamentals of boxing technique, putting emphasis on balance, defense and correct form.
Instagram @thechaomanko
PETER K.
BOXING/KICKBOXING
ALEXANDR V.
MUAY THAI
SELIM C.
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Selim was born in Turkey. He started training in 2017, and has been training under BJJ Head Coach Pablo Carela, who awarded him with current rank of purple belt, since 2019. Selim specializes in students developing grappling fitness with a focusing on the passing aspect of Jiu-Jitsu.
Instagram @north_star_jiu_jitsu
PRINCE S.
BOXING
Boxing and Coaching since 2018, Prince is a Bronx Native and certified Nutritionist. His classes focus on perfecting the fundamentals and practicing long range tactics through bag work, range and footwork drills. Prince currently has his sights set on training at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and competing in the Golden Gloves to further test his abilities.
Instagram @fulltimeprince
SABRINA A.
BOXING
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