Our Coach & Lineage
Ronnie Najjar, Head Instructor
Ronnie Najjar is a powerhouse of knowledge and experience in combat sports, with nearly thirty years of experience and a successful fight career between 1999–2009 having 22 professional fights.
From Muay Thai, Boxing and Kickboxing, Ronnie fought some of Australia‘s best and was ranked no.3 by the World Muay Thai Council. Ronnie trained and taught in many countries including Thailand, Australia, Spain, Ireland, and the United States.
In 2015, Ronnie moved to the U.S. and established 8Tribe Muay Thai, where he has trained people of all backgrounds including champion fighters, Navy SEALS, CEO‘s, professional athletes, and celebrities.
8 Tribe Roots & Lineage
8Tribe prides itself on its roots which trace back to the world renowned Sityodtong school of Muay Thai. Ronnie Najjar had the great fortune of being trained by the esteemed Kru Jeab, who was one of Kru Yodtong’s fighters. Kru Yodtong is often regarded as the most influential Muay Thai trainer in history and Kru Jeab went on to become one of Australia’s most respected trainers as well.
Thanks to this remarkable pairing, Ronnie was able to take his style to the next level, learning how to combine Kickboxing and Muay Thai, from 3 x World Champion Ian “Powerhouse” Jacobs.
The combination of these two martial arts legends gave Ronnie an incomparable insight and enabled him to create the signature 8Tribe hybrid of Kickboxing and traditional Muay Thai that he teaches today.
Our Gym
8 TRIBE MUAY THAI operates out of Self Made Training Facility in Mission Bay. Our exclusive, members–only gym has 8,000 sq ft of state–of–the–art equipment, including a full–sized boxing ring, heavy bags, and all the tools you need to get in top shape. Located conveniently in Mission Bay, off the I–8, our facility provides ample parking and is easily accessible from anywhere in the city. Get ready to experience the ultimate in Muay Thai training – join 8 TRIBE MUAY THAI today!