Kru Dennis started practicing marital arts at the age of 7 at Chuck Norris Karate and continued on through various styles earning a black belt or higher in all arts. He started training in Muay Thai in 1994 and thereafter started as an instructor in 1998. He is trained/certified (2003) under Vut Kamnark, Founder/President of United World Muay Thai Association. He is also trained/certified (2005) under Taningco Academy of Marital Arts (TAMA), Dayton OH.
Skills & Abilities:
- Muay Thai (Kru Level 2)
- Kung Fu (Senior Dragon)
- Tang Soo Do (1st Degree Black Belt)
- Tae Kwon do (4th Degree Black Belt)
- Japanese Karate (1st Dan Black Belt)
Credentials/Career Highlights
- 2016 - Present - UFC Certified and Head Muay Thai Instructor at UFC, Norfolk, VA
- 2015 - Present - Owner/Muay Thai Instructor - Team Aguirre Marital Arts Academy at 45 Elite Fitness, Virginia Beach, VA
- 2013 - Certified Muay Thai Judge - Athletic Commission, OH
- 2008 - 2015 - Owner/ Muay Thai Instructor - Team Aguirre Martial Arts Academy, Chesapeake, VA
- 2005 - 2008 - Muay Thai Instructor - American Gold Martial Arts, Virginia Beach, VA
- 1998 - Certified Muay Thai Judge and Referee - International Federation of Muay Thai Amateur (TAMA)
- 1998 - 2000 - Muay Thai Instructor - Kidokan International, Chesapeake, VA
- Muay Thai Competitor - 2003, 2004
- Kidokan International Competitor - 1998
- Full contact Tae Kwon Do Champion (VA State Tae Kwon Do Association) - 1996
- Full contact Tae Kwon Do Champion (M.A.I.A) - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
- AAU Karate Champion - 1987, 1988, 1989