Trainers

Shawn Monday – Head Trainer, Professional Fighter (Muay Thai, Kickboxing & Shootboxing)

Shawn has been doing martial arts for over twenty five years, with over twelve years devoted to Muay Thai and Kickboxing. He has had the opportunity to train with some great Muay Thai trainers and fighters such as John Brown, Chuck Wolfe, Master Toddy  and currently Arjan Ace Ramirez. Shawn Has Also Joined Arjan (Master) Ace and his KRU Muay Thai Network to help promote and perpetuate the art of Muay Thai. Shawn also has a Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Sean Shap.

Shawn also has a pro fight record of 8-3 in Muay Thai and 7-2 in International Rules Kickboxing, and is ranked 14 in the IKF World Rankings. He has also won a K.I.C.K Middleweight State Title along with a ICK Welterweight Intercontinental Title. He attributes his success to not only having some of the best trainers, but also a strong conditioning and work ethic. “If you train hard today, you will enjoy the reward tomorrow”, is a saying that is used alot in the Bulldog Muay Thai Gym.

The Bulldog Muay Thai approach that Shawn emphasizes is a fighting and training system designed to develop your skills quickly. We also specialize in traditional boxing. The body needs to develop strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance to do Muay Thai technique properly. The mind has to be prepared as well.

Jon Yoder – Assiatant Trainer, Amateur Fighter (Muay Thai, Kickboxing)

Jon Yoder has been training in Muay Thai and Kickboxing under Shawn Monday since 2008 and is one of Bulldog Muay Thai’s first generation of students. Jon has also trained and competed in Thailand at the famous Tiger Muay Thai Camp. on is currently 2-1 in Amateur Muay Thai competition.