Instructors

Mike “Iron Fist”

DohertyOwner/Lead Instructor at Nomad Striking Academy
– 2020 to present
Former Owner/Lead Instructor of Dohjo Muay Thai & Fitness
– 2012-2020

Competitive Accomplishments

  • 18 years of martial arts experience. 45+ Amateur Bouts in K1, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA. 1-0 as a professional.
  • Ranked #1 in Ontario and #8 in WBC as a Professional.
  • Traveled, Trained and Competed in Thailand.
  • 2010 WKA Canadian 165 lbs National Kickboxing Champion
  • 2011 CASK Canadian 155lbs National K1 Champion
  • 2015 First MTO Open Class bout in history
  • 2015 WKF Canadian 165lbs National K1 Champion
  • 2015 WKF Canadian 165lbs National Muay Thai Champion
  • 2017 Destiny Muay Thai 165lbs International Champion
  • 2019 WAKO Canadian 165lbs National K1 Champion
  • 2019 IKF World Kickboxing 160lbs Champion
  • 2022 Legacy Kickboxing 165lbs K1 Champion
  • 3X Team Canada K1 World Athlete
  • 2022 World Games Competitor
  • 2023 Road to One Tournament Athlete

Coaching Accomplishments

  • Certified Kru of Muay Thai. First official Kru of Muay Thai in the Kawartha Lakes area.
  • Level 2 Kickboxing Coach
  • Functional Patterns Human Foundations Practitioner
  • 2020 Winter Games Youth Coach
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor
  • Coached 1000’s of athletes in the Kawartha Lakes area.
  • Produced and Coached Provincial and National Champions from youth to adult.

Connor "COBRA" Hayes

Youth Instructor and Personal Trainer

– Connor is a third-generation martial artist with a deep passion for Muay Thai.

-Connor has received his blue shorts rank with Nomad and his level one instructor certification with WAKO Canada as well as Nomad Striking Academy.

– He first discovered the sport at the age of 8, and after a brief hiatus, he reignited his love for it in August 2022 when he was 16 years old.

– His first amateur bout took place on July 8, 2023, and since then, he has amassed an impressive record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 3 knockouts/TKOs across 7 fights.

– Connor’s dedication and hard work have paid off, as he is now a 1x Provincial K1 Champion and 1x National Muay Thai Champion.

– Connor continues to push himself to new heights, driven by my love for Muay Thai and the thrill of competition.

-Sessions with Connor would be great for strength, conditioning and fine tuning basics!

– As a third-generation martial artist, he is committed to honoring the legacy of his craft while carving out his own path to success.

Dax James

Squid Kids Instructor
– Dax has been training Muay Thai at Nomad since he was 4 years old. He has now been training in the art for 9 years.

-Dax was the first blue shorts rank youth member with Nomad and his level one instructor certification with WAKO Canada as well as Nomad Striking Academy.

– His first amateur bout took place on Nov 29th, 2022, and since then, he has amassed an impressive record of 3-0-1 K1 and 3-0 Kick Light Kickboxing.

– Dax is now a 1x Provincial K1 Champion and 1x National Kick Light Champion.

– He has been helping lead the Squid Kids classes for over a year now.

– Dax has not only excelled in Muay Thai, he also plays rep basketball for the DCB Elite Team out of Ajax, Ontario.

– Dax is a true gentleman, leader and wise beyond his years. He’s an amazing model student for the Squid Kids to look up too!

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