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, Va. Bch., 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

2000 - 2005 – Muay Thai Instructor – Martial Arts Education Center, Chesapeake, 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​