Trainers

Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor is the head coach for the Minotaur Thai Boxing Gym having produced the vast majority of champions since establishment, Paul now runs specialist sessions on Mondays and Wednesday at the  Burnt Oak Gym. He has been training successful fighters for over 20 years and when you turn up to one of his classes, believe this, you are attending a master class. Paul manages all matchmaking for fighters produced by the Burnt Oak and Hitchin stable.

Chris Knowles
Chris manages the Burnt Oak Gym and runs most day to day sessions at the Burnt Oak gym with assistance from his brother, Lyndon Knowles and from an administrative perspective his Mum, Linda Knowles. Chris Knowles is ranked no 1 in the UKMF Super Heavyweight Rankings and holds many titles at English, British, European and World level. He is currently a professional fighter contracted as a part of the MSA premier league and also competes internationally in K1 tournaments having fought in Holland, France, Hungary and Thailand. Chris is available for 1-2-1 personal training sessions, which based on past feedback, it is highly recommend you book.

Darren Ambrose
Darren Ambrose manages the Hitchin Minotaur Gym and runs many of the sessions currently scheduled with assistant coaches, John Hyde, Russell Smith and Tony Livings. He trains all fighters and has been extensively involved as a part of the team progressing a strong web presence and setting up both the gyms. Darren is an ex fighter with 20 years experience who has successfully competed at International level and last year, at the age of 35 years old, came out of a 10 year retirement to win more bouts. He is not only trained in the art of Muay Thai but also has experience in Amateur Boxing, Lau Gar Kung Fu, Wing Chun Kung Fu and Eskrima stick fighting.