Muay Thai is a powerful, effective martial art filled with history and tradition. As Veterans and Law Enforcement, we have found discipline, esprit de corps and fitness in the sport and want to bring that experience to others who have served. We launched Muay Thai for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering FREE Muay Thai training to Veterans and Law Enforcement, at Jacksonville Muay Thai in Fall 2020.
Michael enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves in 2002. He was commissioned on Active Duty as an Officer in 2005. He served two combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq, and transferred back into the Marine Corps Reserves in 2013. He served for the U.S. State Department in the Diplomatic Security Service, High Threat Programs. Michael discovered Jax Muay Thai in 2016, and found that JMT embodies the same principles and traditions that he values in the Marine Corps. He is passionate about supporting fellow Veterans, Law Enforcement, and their families.
Jennifer is both an Air Force Veteran as well as a veteran of the Jacksonville Muay Thai fight team. She is a professional massage therapist trained in Thai massage and medical massage. She has trained with Thai champions at Sitsongpeenong Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand.
Tinnon Froehlich is proud to have served as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy as a protocol officer. That’s how she met former Top Gun pilot Mark, with whom she has been very happily married for 31 years. This mother of three young adults is a REALTOR with Linda Strickland Realty and most loves helping area Military families and Veterans find new or first homes. A longtime Jacksonville resident, Tinnon is a devoted Catholic and a strong believer in the benefits Muay Thai for Warriors offers active duty Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement Officers.
Jared served in the Air Force as TACP in Afghanistan. He is currently a Psychology and Philosophy student at Jacksonville University. Jared is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and minds, and guiding them toward the path to inner-peace and self-knowledge.
Born in Montréal, Jonathan served in the Governor General’s Footguards (Canadian Reserves) before moving to the U.S. in 1995 and becoming a U.S. citizen in the mid-2000s. He currently leads Asian operations for global construction firm Haskell, bringing multicultural business experience to the MTW team. Jonathan is dedicated to sharing the positive energy of Muay Thai with Veterans and Law Enforcement as they sacrifice so much on our behalf. When not traveling to design projects far and wide, he’s at home practicing Muay Thai, a part of the JMT family since 2018.
Originally from Fort Myers, John honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010. John was one of our first members, and the first Military Veteran to join Muay Thai For Warriors. As a professional fitness coach and a dad, John has a strong passion for helping others achieve their goals through improving their health. He believes that the art of Muay Thai and its sense of community provide positive benefits in helping Veterans and Law Enforcement Officers achieve their own goals. He is excited to apply his leadership skills and fitness expertise in growing Muay Thai For Warriors.
James is the owner of A1A Overhead Door Company in Jacksonville. He works alongside many family-owned businesses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding area. The son of a retired senior master chief, USN, Jimmy enjoys Muay Thai and boxing at JMT. He lives in Neptune Beach with his wife, two daughters and four dogs.
Originally from Fort Myers, Jayme now serves as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Before becoming a police officer, she served her community in healthcare at a nonprofit hospital. As Director of Operations, she advocates for continuing physical training for law enforcement and works to promote our organization’s community involvement. With a strong family background of military service members, she is excited to teach her young daughter the possibilities for women in law enforcement, military service, and martial arts. Since joining Muay Thai For Warriors as our first Law Enforcement Officer, she has witnessed firsthand the positive impact our program has had on the mental and physical health of both Veterans and her Law Enforcement colleagues.
Jordan is a successful local business owner and a devoted husband and father. In just a short time at Jacksonville Muay Thai, he has proven himself a natural at Muay Thai and is looking forward to competing with the JMT fight team in the near future.
Giles has more than 30 years experience in training and teaching martial arts. He was the 2019 IFMA World Championships Bangkok Head Coach for Team USVI. A USMTA judge, he is a former South African champion and internationally experienced amateur fighter. Giles has a BSc Honors, Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer. He is the author of the book “5-Minute Flexibility.”
John is the head trainer for the JMT Kids Program, having been dedicated to Muay Thai since the age of 12. An excellent technical coach, John is an active amateur fighter with the JMT fight team. He achieved Level 1 Instructor at age 16.
Steve specializes in Adult All Levels and Kids’ Muay Thai classes at JMT. An active amateur fighter with the JMT Team and a former EMT, Steve is the proud son of a retired Navy Veteran.
Landon is the 2020 North American Muay Thai Federation State Champion, and the 2019 Origin Fight League Series State Champion. He is an active competitor in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA—he just loves to fight. Landon is known for being the hardest working fighter on the JMT team, and the guy who loves pressure. He is a passionate teacher who gives his all to students who give their all.
Tyerese has been dedicated to Muay Thai since the age of 12. One of the original JMT students, he is an active amateur fighter with the JMT fight team. Tyerese is a very technical coach focusing on the intricacies of Muay Thai for all experience levels.
Ricardo is the 2018 TBA World Classic Expo Heavyweight Novice Division. At JMT he specializes in All Levels and Advanced Muay Thai classes. Ricardo has 13 years of experience in Muay Thai and 10 years of coaching/instructor experience. He earned his Khru certification under Ajarn Chai of the TBA in 2015.
A 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do, Zach began martial arts at age 10 and Muay Thai at age 16. He has more than 12 years of experience competing in martial arts. Zach is very experienced in gymnastics, acrobatics, strength and flexibility training. He loves that Muay Thai is simple yet powerful, and he is dedicated to its cultural elements that emphasize tradition, humility and respect. Zach is a Physical Therapy student who is passionate about human movement and helping others achieve their goals.
