What is
Muay Thai?
The ancient discipline was developed hundreds of years ago in Thailand as a form of close combat that utilizes the entire body as a weapon. Recognized as the most effective striking art in the world Muay Thai is referred to as the ‘Art of Eight Limbs’ as unlike other martial arts it uses eight parts of the body; hands, elbows, legs and knees mimic weapons of war and the shins and forearms are conditioned to act as armour.
What is
Muay Thai?
In order for Muay Thai to expand in this part of the world we believe we need to take inspiration from the Thai tradition andculture, which practices Muay Thai as a way of life.
The goal is to revolutionise the fight culture in Kenya by staging tournaments to unite the rapidly expanding Muay Thai Community.
We are building a comprehensive fighter database with updated records in order to formalise rankings and equally match opponents.
'Fight against
impossible odds to
achieve your dreams’
Coach
Andre Leenheer
Fight Championship Kenya was inspired by the actions of Coach Andre Leenheer, owner of the Colosseum Gym in Nairobi and the pioneer of Muay Thai in Kenya. His infamous old school training methods have moulded a number of Muay Thai Champions over the last two decades, including Douglas Mutua and Leonard Githuka Nganga.
The Story of Coach Andre Leenheer and Muay Thai Kenya
Founder + Coach
Andre Leenheer
Founder
Natasha Maherali
Working alongside Andre is Natasha Maherali, who has over a decade of Muay Thai experience. Her deep-seated love for the martial art inspired her to travel to Thailand where she trained under renowned fighters including legends from the Golden Era; Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn, Samson Issan, Karuhat SorSupawan and Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum. She fought and won twice in Chiang Mai in 2018, one of which being the first all female fight card ‘Queens of the North’ in Thapae Stadium. These experiences have evolved her skills and revealed the importance of having a platform for fighters to test themselves and compete.
The
Community
Founder
Natasha Maherali
Over the years Coach Andre Leenheer has helped numerous individuals who come from humble backgrounds to overcome the hardships in their lives through training.
Through the discipline of Muay Thai he instils positive values and creates balance to make them the best versions of themselves.
FCK supports the continuous expansion of this program at Colosseum Gym in hope that it will inspire others to follow suit.
The
Community