Instructors

Partner Profile

Kru Jason Fenton

Director of Operations and Muaythai Development

Jason officially became a Partner in Traditional Muaythai in January 2020. He is our school’s resident expert when it comes to all things Muaythai. He certifies our trainers to ensure the teaching styles and techniques are true to the art. Here is some background on Kru Jason’s history in Muaythai:

Kru Jason started training Muaythai at the age of 15 in Calgary March of 1993 under the watchful eye of Ajarn Mike Miles. After only 6 months of training he stepped into the ring for the very first time. His fight career spanned over 15 years. Over the course of his fighting career Kru Jason was given many chances to not only represent his gym but also his country. Kru Jason has not only fought all across Canada but also throughout the United Sates as well as Mexico, the UK, Hungry and in several different cities in Thailand.

Throughout the course of his 57-fight career, Kru Jason faced many of the best in the sport and even some Muaythai royalty.

Kru Jason also won many titles including:

5 Canadian Championship Titles
3 Intercontinental Championship Titles
1996 WKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion
1999 WKA World Welterweight Muay Thai Champion

Here is a video of Jason’s fight highlights:

Adult Instructors:

Mitch D’Odorico

Mitch is one of our longest-standing members who has been with us since we opened our doors. He brought some amateur boxing experience with him, but has fully immersed himself in Muaythai. Mitch is one of Kru Jason’s fighters and sets the pace for up-and-coming fighters. He made his amateur fight debut in Calgary in March 2022 and brought our school back its first win! Mitch assists with teaching the Teens class as well as the Adult Beginner classes.

Front Desk:

Erienne Barendreft

Erienne is the smiling face that greets all of our current and new members when they arrive at our school. She trains during the days as well as attends the Boot Camps. Emily is a welcome addition to our School and we are happy to have her!

Jr. Instructors

Hannah Sommer

Hannah was new to Muaythai when she started at TMTS. She has fully immersed herself in the sport and since then has grown tremendously as an athlete. Hannah assists with the Kid’s Classes, then trains back to back in both the Teen and Adult Classes. She even attends the Women’s Boot Camps! Hannah will be making her amateur Muaythai debut later this year.

Tyler Bergin

Tyler is 16 years old and assists with the Kid’s Classes. Tyler is a 2-sport athlete in school (football and basketball), but when he’s not training 6 days a week, he is helping with the Kid’s Classes. Tyler is a giant teddy bear whom all of the kids gravitate to. He is a positive influence on all of the kids. Tyler started training when he was 5 at Mike Miles’ in Calgary.

Ben Amey

Ben started at our school shortly after we opened. He sets the pace for our teen class and assists with teaching the Kid’s classes. Ben brings discipline to both his training and his teaching standards.