Chonburi Muay Thai

Nashville · United States

Schedule

Weekly schedule

Day	Time	Class	Level	Coach
Mon	11:00–12:00	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul
Mon	17:30–18:30	Muay Thai Intermediate	Intermediate	Marcos Andres
Mon	18:30–19:30	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Ron Nguyen
Mon	18:30–19:30	HIIT Heavy Bag	All Levels	DeVauntae Ramey
Mon	19:30–20:30	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Jason Campbell
Tue	11:00–12:00	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Sarah London
Tue	16:30–17:15	Youth Muay Thai (ages 6-12)	All Levels	Zach DeJesus
Tue	17:30–18:15	Youth Muay Thai (ages 6-12)	All Levels	Zach DeJesus
Tue	17:30–18:30	Muay Thai Intermediate	Intermediate	Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul
Tue	18:30–19:30	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul
Tue	18:30–19:30	HIIT Heavy Bag	All Levels	Michael Cherry
Tue	19:30–20:30	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Michael Nawrocki
Wed	11:00–12:00	Sparring (invitation only)	Advanced	—
Wed	16:30–17:30	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Sarah London
Wed	17:30–18:15	Youth Muay Thai (ages 6-12)	All Levels	Leema Islam
Wed	17:30–18:30	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Jason Campbell
Wed	18:30–19:30	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul
Wed	18:30–19:30	HIIT Heavy Bag	All Levels	Samantha Clemens
Wed	19:30–20:30	Sparring (invitation only)	Advanced	—
Thu	11:00–12:00	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Marcos Andres
Thu	16:30–17:15	Youth Muay Thai (ages 6-12)	All Levels	Leema Islam
Thu	17:30–18:30	Youth Muay Thai (ages 6-12)	All Levels	Damontez (DC) Cox
Thu	17:30–18:30	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul
Thu	18:30–19:30	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Ron Nguyen
Thu	18:30–19:30	HIIT Heavy Bag	All Levels	DeVauntae Ramey
Thu	19:30–20:30	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Michael Nawrocki
Fri	16:30–17:30	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Sarah London
Fri	17:30–18:30	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	Ron Nguyen
Fri	18:30–19:30	Beginner Sparring	Beginner	—
Sat	09:00–10:00	Muay Thai Beginner	Beginner	Sarah London
Sat	10:00–11:00	Muay Thai Intermediate	Intermediate	Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul
Sat	10:00–11:00	HIIT Heavy Bag	All Levels	Michael Nawrocki
Sat	11:00–12:00	Adult & Youth Sparring	Intermediate	—
Sat	12:00–13:00	Youth Muay Thai (ages 6-12)	All Levels	Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul
Sun	10:30–11:30	Muay Thai All Levels (members)	All Levels	David Khamhuang

About

Chonburi Muay Thai is a veteran-owned, traditional Muay Thai gym on Wingate Avenue in Nashville's Glencliff area. It was founded by Kru Panyapol "Bruce" Ratanakul, who started training at age nine in Chonburi, Thailand, built a 22-11 fight record, and served in the U.S. Army before making it his mission to grow Muay Thai in America. He has cornered more than 400 fights and has worked with athletes and promotions including the UFC, Bellator and ONE Championship. Every group class follows the same arc: partner drills in gloves and shin guards, then rounds on Thai pads, kick pads and mitts, and a conditioning finisher. The weekly timetable runs Beginner, Intermediate and All Levels Muay Thai, a HIIT Heavy Bag workout, invitation-only sparring and Youth Muay Thai for ages 6-12, where two coaches share each class. New students start in the Beginner class regardless of experience so the coaches can place them. Amateur Muay Thai and MMA fighters can do fight training directly with Kru Bruce, and private lessons are arranged with individual coaches. Most of the coaching staff are Bruce's long-time students, many of them TBA Classic, IKF and ISKA champions. The training room is kept warm in the traditional style, there is a shower, gloves, wraps and shin guards can be rented, and the gym stocks its own CMT gear. Classes are booked through Mindbody, where the first Beginner, HIIT Heavy Bag or Youth class is offered free.

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Opening hours

Mon11:00 – 20:30
Tue11:00 – 20:30
Wed11:00 – 20:30
Thu11:00 – 20:30
Fri16:30 – 19:30
Sat09:00 – 13:00
Sun10:30 – 12:00

Coaches & trainers

Panyapol (Bruce) Ratanakul

Owner · Managing Director · Head Coach

Founder of Chonburi Muay Thai. Born in Thailand and training since age nine, he went 22-11 as a fighter under Ajarn Petchpayao and Kru Kongnapa Watcharawit, then served in the U.S. Army. Has coached more than 400 fights and still teaches Beginner, Intermediate and Youth classes.

David Khamhuang

Coach · 2x Tennessee IKF Heavyweight Champion

Twelve years under Kru Bruce and still trains as a student while coaching several classes a week. Training partners value his patience, strength and playful way of explaining technique.

Sarah London

Coach · 2021 TBA Classic Champion

Started Muay Thai at Chonburi in 2017 after a professional ballet career, which shows in her technical style and eye for form. Still an active fighter.

Ron Nguyen

Coach

Training at Chonburi for more than ten years. Teaches the Beginner class with a focus on clinch and boxing, pushing students while keeping things encouraging.

Marcos Andres

Coach · 2022 TBA Classic Champion

Over ten years under Kru Bruce. Known for making everyone feel welcome and giving each student personal attention in class.

Jason Campbell

Coach · 2022 TBA Classic & ISKA Cruiserweight Champion

Eight years at Chonburi. A calm, tough fighter who leads by example and never asks students for more than he would do himself.

Zach DeJesus

Youth Coach

28 years in martial arts and a 3rd-degree black belt in Kenpo. Has a knack for teaching kids and building their confidence in a safe setting.

Michael Nawrocki

Coach

Four-plus years at Chonburi. A former soccer player who brings that footwork to Muay Thai; teaches Beginner and HIIT Heavy Bag classes and specializes in clinch and knees.