Trainers

Mike Swick

AKA Thailand Head Fight Program Director

Founder, Owner & CEO of AKA Thailand

15-time UFC veteran, and relentless visionary behind the world’s first luxury fight resort built for everyone, from complete beginners to world champions. With over 30 years of hard work, elite-level experience, and an obsession with creating the ultimate training destination, Mike turned a jungle into a global Phenomenon.

Dillon Croushorn

MMA / BJJ Instructor

Dillon Croushorn is one of AKA Thailand’s most sought after coaches. A trainer who truly loves his job and teaching all levels. Dillon began training in kickboxing at age 6 in 1991 and has been a professional fighter since 2002. With over 270 fights as an amateur and over 125 as a professional, Dillon is a 4x champion in Kickboxing and a 5x champion in Muay Thai. Dillon is also on the educational development team for the MMA Conditioning Association and is a TRX Qualified Trainer. He was awarded his BJJ Black Belt in 2021. Dillon now lives, trains, coaches, and fights out of AKA Thailand.

Kru Tim

Head Muay Thai Trainer

Kru Tim started his Muay Thai journey at the age of 9 with the influence of his uncle. Born in Khon Kaen, he has over 120 fights. When he turned 20 he moved to China to teach Muay Thai where he learned how become patient and teach to foreigners. Kru Tim has a formal but relaxed structure to how he teaches. He believes that Muay Thai teaches values such as respect and that it is a good way to keep children away from trouble.

Kru Dit

At only 24 years old, Kru Dit already has 10 years of Muay Thai experience, and over 200 fights to his name. He loves Muay Thai not only because it keeps him healthy and is great for self defense, but also because it has enabled him to earn a living. His favorite technique is a well-placed kick to the base of the neck. Kru Dit prides himself on being able to share his knowledge and experience with people from all over the world here at AKA Thailand. In his spare time he can be found at Khao Rang Viewpoint, one of his favorite spots in Phuket.

Kru Chai

Kru Chai’s first fight was a decision win at Lumpinee Stadium when he was just ten years old, and he has since had over 200 fights. He loves to teach the culture, traditions, and techniques of Muay Thai to all of his students. Aside from teaching the history of the sport, Chai is also a big advocate of learning Muay Thai as a way of self-defense.

Kru Faris

With over 26 years of being in the industry, Kru Faris has garnered 130 wins in his 157 fight career. Nicknamed “Ma-Mai” (meaning “Newcomer”) he appeared on the Channel 7 Show 3 times fighting in some of the most reputable organizations at the age of 18. After being inspired by his brother, Faris took his first fight and made 200 THB which helped support his family to make ends meet. A southern champion in the 115-pound and 112-pound category, he’s followed the footsteps of his father to become a great fighter who now aims to show the newcomers here at AKA Thailand, how it’s done.

Kru Nut

Starting his Muay Thai journey at the age of 12, Kru Nut is one of our youngest trainers. He’s had a hundred Muay Thai fights and 10 professional western boxing fights soon after realizing how effective his fists were. He’s represented his province (Krabi) for 4 years in the sport and competed for the championship at the 120-pound category in Korea. He’s undefeated in Lumpinee and 8-4 at Rajadamnern Stadium. He’s a Boxing Champion in Japan and Indonesia in the 40kg weight class. Today he’s a trainer at AKA Thailand and is still currently actively fighting!

Kru Dang

With an impressive record of 75 wins in his career of 80 fights, Kru Dang is an elite tactician and counter striker with over 10 years of teaching experience. Starting at 8 years old because he enjoyed being at his uncle’s gym, Kru Dang may seem like a savage on paper, but he has a heart of gold in person!

Kru Tom

Following the footsteps of his father, Kru Tom began fighting at 9 years old. With around 300 fights to his name, he’s fought overseas and made a name for himself here in Phuket fighting in local stadiums. He’s represented Thailand in Muay Thai competitions in his 20s and has had multiple TV appearances fighting. This local hero now finds himself here at AKA Thailand teaching Muay Thai.

Kru Linglom

With 252 victories in his 399 fight career, Kru Linglom used his talents to support his family from the age of 7. He’s fought in China on 4 occasions with his fighter appearance costs of ฿40,000 THB. At 16 years old, he became the 112LB Champion in the Esan region. He’s had 13 fights at Rajadamnern, winning 10 of them. He stopped fighting at 35 years old to focus on a new path, teaching to the students of AKA Thailand.

Kru Champ

Kru Champ began training at 10 Years old, fought at 17 because of the interest in the sport. He has a 12 Year fight career with around 100 Fights, 70 of them were victorious. Kru Champ fought at Rajadamnern Stadium, Lumpinee Stadium and has had TV appearances (Channel 7). He was an Asian Muay Thai Champion and a World Champion in the 62KG division and retired at 29 years old when he then began coaching for the next 3 years. Kru Champ is a great teacher using unconventional techniques and specializes in Elbows and Knee strikes.

Kru Wa

For Kru Wa, Muay Thai was his life. He started competing at 8 years old alongside his brothers at his family owned stadium and has since had over 250 fights. During his career, he became the Thai Southern Champion of the 108-Pound category and has fought at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern with a fight purse of up to 40,000 THB. Kru Wa is a focused instructor with great care for his students. He also has the experience to back it up.

Nitikarn Thachina (Niti)

Niti is from Phayao and moved to Phuket 8 years ago. She graduated with a diploma in Yoga Education at Nashik, India and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYS 200). She has taught yoga around the world from France to the Caribbean Islands and to China. Niti specializes in meditation and relaxation. She focuses on making sure her clients are in the right mindset to have the best experience. She is spiritual and has a positive mental attitude. She can teach anyone from beginner to advanced, from toddlers to seniors. She is always keen to learn about philosophy and makes most of her biggest life decisions around the practice of yoga.