The first and original student of Ajarn Brett's some 25 years ago, Kru Yai Dougal is the senior Instructor for MSA Sitnarong Christchurch. He has over 30 years martial arts experience and has had the good fortune to travel and train in Thailand under Grand Master Sken and at the legendary Sit Yodtong camp; largely regarded as one of the leading fight camps in Thailand. Kru Yai Dougal holds several advanced coaching qualifications and puts his specialist skills to good use in his classes. Dougal works full time as a personal trainer through his business Knockout Fitness taking clients for weight loss, health and fitness/strength and conditioning plus he also takes private Muay Thai tuition. He takes the Kids Muay Thai class and several of the adults classes at Woolston and Halswell, as well as a few Boxfit classes along the way too! Dougal has also recently been graded by Grand Master Sken and now holds the rank of Red/ Yellow Khan.

With nearly 10 years training under his belt as part of the Sitnarong teaching team, Andrew is passionate about helping members improve their abilities and making sure they remain on the up and up. He has fantastic technique and a willingness to learn which see him constantly improving every time he enters the gym to train.Andrew also helps out in all of the classes whenever he can, passing on his already considerable knowledge to those around him.

The newest member of the team, Jayden takes the Tuesday and Thursday night Woolston Boxfit classes and also the open fight training on a Thursday. He is also available for pad holding in this class so if you want a little more specific attention with your technique or fitness, make sure you grab him to get you through some pad rounds in the ring!