MIKE KNOX
Mike is the owner and operator of MK Boxing in Woburn. Mike has studied for many years in Traditional Martial Arts including Shotokan, Uechi-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, and Kempo Karate Styles, and has attained his Black Belt Rank in various styles. Mike also has a background in Yoshitsume Combat Jiu Jitsu, and was awarded his Black Belt Rank by Soke Michael Depasquale. Mike is a also a Certified Boxing Coach through USA Boxing, and continues to train in Boxing, Japanese Jiu jitsu and Brazilian Jiu jitsu. Mike currently teaches a number of classes involving Boxing, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts Striking which involve the use of hands, elbows, knees and feet. The classes focus on Heavy Bag Work, Focus Mitts, Partner Drills and Conditioning. The classes are fun, challenging, exciting and high energy. Members can learn new skills and get in great shape. Mike is also available for personal training by appointment only.



CHRIS ELDRIDGE
Chris is teaching Muay Thai to members on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7:30pm to 9:00pm as well as on Friday evenings at 6:30pm. Chris has over 19 years of training in the martial arts area and has competed in amateur fights. He is trained in Thai Boxing, Kickboxing, Savate and Kempo Karate. Chris also does personal training.







WILL GAFFNEY
Will Gaffney is an Instructor at MK Boxing teaching Boxing on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday nights. Will is also a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan. He has competed in amatuer Boxing and Kickboxing tournaments. He also trained years ago under the legendary fighter Tommy Collins. Will brings experience and is a great addition to the MK Boxing's team of instructors.








RYAN SCOTTRON
Ryan is a former Division 1 College football player with experience in Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Weight Training and various conditioning programs. His classes at MK Boxing are very popular. Ryan currently competes in amateur Muay Thai Tournaments and is a great addition to the staff at MK Boxing.







ROBERT JONES
Robert comes with over 12 years of experience and has an undefeated amateur record. Robert trained for many years under the direction of Dennis Murphy in Boxing and Kickboxing. He has a great positive attitude and is very disciplined in his own training. Since Robert has started at MK Boxing his classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays have become very popular. Robert is a great addition to the team of instructors at MK Boxing.







JUSTIN PIPER
Justin Piper is a long time fan and practitioner of the martial arts. He holds a black belt rank in Kenpo Karate, as well as having studied Chung Moo Doe, Ju Jitsu, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Goju Ryu and Boxing. Justin has also competed in many regional tournaments in forms and sparring. At this time, Justin is focusing on his Boxing skills and hopes to compete in the area in the future.



MIGUEL RIVERA
Miguel began training at the age of 8 when his friend and champion boxer John Ruiz introduced him to the sport of Boxing. Miguel has trained in boxing for over 15 years and has competed as an amateur fighter. Miguel has also been training for a number of years in No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has now been focusing on training up and coming MMA fighters who are now professionals. Miguel will focus on teaching both stand up and ground techniques in the same class. These classes will be offered 2 times a week on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 7:30 pm-9:00 pm. We are very excited to have Miguel teaching at MK Boxing and welcome him to our wonderful team of instructors.


THONG PRITCHARD
Thong Pritchard started her training in Boxing and American Kickboxing Tournaments at the age of 18 in Nashville TN. Her father was a former Muay Thai champion. Thong has competed in over 20 fights, and was the IKF Women’s Featherweight Champion in 2001. She will be a great addition to the staff of instructors at MK Boxing. The class will be focused on men and women who have little or no experience in Muay Thai.