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Head Coach & Founder
Lance Dixon
Lance is a professional fighter who has trained under Kru David Huerta throughout his entire fighting career. Beginning his amateur career in 2012, he quickly established himself as a highly skilled Muay Thai athlete, winning his first tournament and earning multiple titles along the way.
In 2018, Lance turned professional and has since continued to compete at a high level while sharing his knowledge and distinctive striking style as a coach at Santa Monica Striking, where he has been instructing for over six years.
Lance is a decorated champion, holding titles including IAMTF United States Welterweight Champion, IAMTF California Welterweight Champion, IKF SoCal Super Welterweight Champion, IFS Super Welterweight Champion, and Tournament to Bangkok Middleweight Champion, reflecting his consistency, skill, and success at elite levels of competition.
Coach & Founder
Dean Rosenwald
Dean has been training in martial arts for over 15 years and began his Muay Thai journey in 2009. His fight career started after completing college, paused during graduate school, and later resumed with renewed focus and dedication.
In 2015, Dean traveled to Thailand for the first time, where he competed against the experienced Thai fighter Gulabpet. Since then, he has gone on to compete more than a dozen times across the United States, continuing to build a strong and resilient fight career.
In 2022, Dean returned to Thailand and spent time in Chiang Mai, where he competed three times in two months at the renowned Thaphae Stadium. He earned victories in his first two bouts and narrowly lost the third by decision against the reigning stadium champion.
Beyond Muay Thai, Dean has expanded his martial arts training to include the traditional Khmer art of Bokator, which he began studying during visits to Cambodia. He has since continued his training under the direct guidance of Grandmaster San Kim Sean and his son, Reach Nokor, deepening his understanding of this historic and powerful martial art.
Coach
Claudio Moreno
Coach and Fighter
Norberto “Pollo” Miranda
Coach Pollo was born in Mexico City and has called Los Angeles home for the past 23 years. He began training in Muay Thai over 10 years ago and took his first fight in 2012, quickly developing a strong passion for the art and competition.
Despite sustaining a hand injury that temporarily halted his ability to compete, Pollo remained committed to consistent training and personal growth. After recovering, he returned to the fight scene and now competes regularly within the local Los Angeles Muay Thai circuit.
Coach Pollo is known for his heart, resilience, and dedication to providing high-quality instruction in a fun and welcoming environment. His commitment to his students and the positive culture he brings to every class set him apart as a respected and impactful instructor in the city.
Coach
James Rusler
Coach
Nile Jones
Coach
Gabriel Schnider
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Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Striking, 316 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica
213-507-6163
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