East LondonEst. 1976
TEAM

World-Class Instruction

OUR TEAM

Led by World Champions and seasoned professionals, our coaching team brings decades of elite-level experience to every session.

Bill Judd - Founder of KO Boxing Academy

Founder & Head Coach

BILL
JUDD

Head Coach / PT · Est. 1976

Founder and owner (est 1976), former World Champion and Hall of Famer. One of the World's leading trainers in kickboxing and Muay Thai with decades producing professional World Champions.

Muay Thai & Kickboxing

STRIKING

Ruqsana Begum

Ruqsana Begum

Boxing & Muay Thai Coach / PT / Fighter

Muay Thai world champion and professional boxer. Runs ladies-only Sunday class, Saturday circuit training. Personal training with pad work and technical sparring.

Bradley Heason

Bradley Heason

Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach / PT / Fighter

Professional fighter, ranked #6 UK. 'Muay Thai saved my life' with six months Thailand training. Teaches technique-focused classes.

Rory Needham

Rory Needham

Muay Thai Coach / PT

20+ years KO student. Level 3 PT, working toward Level 4 S&C. Specialises in beginner confidence building, fitness recovery, youth fighter development.

Charlie Howard

Charlie Howard

Muay Thai Coach / PT

Student-to-coach progression at KO. Level 3 PT. 'Muay Thai has helped me change my life' as fighter and instructor.

Ronald Tse

Ronald Tse

Muay Thai Coach / PT

Mert Dogus

Mert Dogus

Muay Thai Coach / PT

The Sweet Science

BOXING

Jonathan Francois

Jonathan Francois

Boxing Coach / PT

60+ competitive amateur bouts, international experience. Emphasises quality training, technique, comradeship, respect. Over a decade boxing experience.

Gabriel Passelle

Gabriel Passelle

Boxing Coach / PT

35+ competitive fights nationally. 'Boxing gave me confidence'; helps others unlock their full potential from beginner to advanced.

Ugur Can Kaya

Ugur Can Kaya

Boxing Coach / PT

Training since 2016. Qualified England Boxing Level 1 coach with strength/conditioning and youth development experience.

BJJ, MMA & Wrestling

GRAPPLING

Bob Apolinario

Bob Apolinario

BJJ Coach / PT

Started age 13 in Brazil, black belt (2019). Trained across Europe. 'Jiu Jitsu is for everyone.' All levels, recreational and competitive.

Lukas Stankus

Lukas Stankus

MMA & BJJ Coach

Robbie Pinder

Robbie Pinder

MMA & Wrestling Coach / PT

KO student since 2018. Blue Belt BJJ, 6+ years PT experience. Helps members effectively combine striking and grappling.

S&C & Wellness

SPECIALISTS

Cat Denby

Cat Denby

S&C Coach / PT

Elite Level 4 S&C coach, director of The Strength and Performance Clinic. Worked with professional boxers, MMA fighters, elite gymnasts, Olympians. 'Simplicity is key; input should be minimal and output maximal.'

Marta Puccio

Marta Puccio

Yoga Teacher

Practicing since 2016, 250-hour certified (2021). Community and therapeutic yoga for mental health. Stress reduction, anxiety relief, movement therapy.

TRAIN

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