"The Best Kickboxing and Traditional Muay Thai In San Diego County!"

Khun Kru Ruben  Rowell Jr. "Certified Muay Thai Instructor"

Qualifications:

2009 * Certified by Black Tiger Muay Thai, Chief Instructor (8th Khan Kru)

2001 * Certified by  the United World Muay Thai Association

1998 * Certified by  the National Aerobic and Fitness Trainers Association as a strength  trainer

1998 * Certified by  the International Sports Science Association as a Youth fitness  trainer

1997 * Certified by  ISSA as a specialist in Martial Arts conditioning

1997 * Certified  Advanced Instructor of Muay Thai in Galaxy Gym in Bangkok,  Thailand

1997 * Certified by  ISSA as a Certified Fitness Trainer-1. Knowledge and Proficiency equal to  that of a Masters Degree of fitness science

1995 * Certified at  Black Tiger School of Thai Boxing as a Black Sash Instructor, by Kru Vince  Soberano.
2-time Professional North American Muay Thai  Champion.

1992 * Certified 1st  degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. (United Martial Arts College)

1988-1998 * U.S.  Marine Corps Hand to hand Combat Instructor (Honorably  Discharged/REIA)

Kru Ruben Rowell

• James Hill (3 year student), Semi-pro Amateur Fighter, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• Tracy Foote (4 year student)?Semi-pro Amateur Fighter, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• Ron Dinicola (8 year student), Cornerman/Cutman, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• Javier Soriano (10 year student), Semi-pro Amateur Fighter, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• Michelle Zambrana (10 year student), Semi-pro Amateur Fighter, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• Latonya Long (7 year student), Semi-pro Amateur Fighter, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• Eric Chavez (8 year student), Semi-pro Amateur Fighter, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• James Ripa (6 year student), Semi-pro skill level, Advanced student, Asst. Instructor
• Mathew Liebovitz (4 year student), Novice amateur fighter, Asst. Instructor
• Leonardo San Juan (2 year student), Novice amateur fighter, Asst. Instructor
  

Ron DiNicola- Cornerman ("Bucket Boy")

"Bucket Boy" is a name that I have affectionately taken on and wear as a badge of honor. This was a name given to the guys in the early days of boxing, who would help the trainer in the corner when he was working with the fighters in the ring.  "Let me take that mouth piece & spit in this bucket over here."

I know it sounds a little gross.  However, working the corner from this perspective lets you see the fight game in a whole new light.  It gives you a front-row seat to learn ring strategies, recognizing the opponent's weakness and capitalizing on it.  You learn how to capitalize on your fighter's strength and pull out of him his best qualities.

 Safety and fun is paramount in this sport.  I've been fortunate to help in corner fights from kids 8 years old, doing exhibition bouts, and adults doing amateur & pro fights.

 The safety level, in my opinion, far exceeds anything that I've ever seen in football, baseball, skateboarding, or bicycle riding, which has the highest injury rate out of any sport.

 Working as "Bucket Boy" has been nothing but a fun and great learning experience.  If I had to name any single reason of "why" it's been so much fun .... I would have to say it's the guys and the gals in the gym.  They make it fun to work with them.

Ron DiNicola- Cornerman ("Bucket Boy")

LaTonya Long- Cornerwoman II

The phrase "The Belt is in the Ring" is the one of the most powerful and truthful statements about training in Muay Thai.  I started training at Extreme Power nearly three years ago as a means to exercise and relieve stress.  I work for small software company, so creative methods to relieve stress are vital to my sanity.  In the past, I spent a few years experimenting with various martial arts here and there all over the country. When I moved to California I decided that I needed something more intense, more challenging.

 Studying katas and forms from various styles are fine, but I desperately needed and wanted to know - Can I really fight?  Well, like I said before, "The Belt is in the Ring" - seven fights later (including one pro-am fight) under superior instruction from Kru Rowell, I am very confident that I can handle myself.  Thanks Kru.

 Also, I have the great fortune of being a registered corner person.  It's an awesome learning experience. I have the opportunity to view Muay Thai from a different dynamic along with being able to support my training peers.  I'm constantly learning in and outside of the ring. And to top it off, I get to work with the most dedicated "Bucket Boy" in the game.

LaTonya Long- Cornerwoman II