Coaches

Who is on the mat

A head coach and two coaches share the week. Spanish is spoken at the front desk and in class.

Jeremias Pichardo
Owner and head coach
Jeremias runs the academy and teaches the adult clinch, takedown and grappling classes. He grew up in a Dominican family in Pawtucket and coaches in English and Spanish.
Neng Rattanakul
Striking coach
Neng teaches Muay Thai pad work, light sparring and strength and conditioning. He holds the pads, calls every round and starts each new student at level 1.
Apolonia Genao
Kids' and teens' coach
Apolonia leads the kids' classes and the teens' class. She sits with parents at the bench before a first class and speaks Spanish with families who prefer it.

Checks and languages

What every coach has completed

Coaches who teach children
- Background check
  Before teaching their first class
- CPR and first aid
  Renewed on the course's schedule
- Mandated reporter training
  For adults who work with children
Languages in class
- English
  Every coach
- Spanish
  Jeremias Pichardo and Apolonia Genao

Sample credentials.

Book a class to try and say hello at the door.