KNUCKELHEAD MARTIAL ARTS
About us
Train With Experts
MEET THE TRAINERS
Tommy Telles
“Knucklehead” Tommy Telles is the President and co-owner of Knucklehead Martial Arts . He is a two-time Muay Thai champion , a professional MMA fighter, and a state-certified personal trainer. Tommy is also a professional skateboarder, aspiring actor, and does vox in punk rock band.
Tom Tom has an ability to quickly assess an individual’s strengths and needs and will customize a training plan that is the safest and most efficient for you. It doesn’t matter if you have no experience in Martial Arts and training, or if you are a seasoned veteran. There is always room to learn.
“Uncle Chckn” Craig Jewett is a co-owner and also one of Tommy’s students. He has opened a few businesses from the ground up, and after training with Tom Tom for a year in the corner of a small gym in Whittier, Tommy’s dreams and goals became contagious. It was fate that they met and got this amazing place up and running.
Craig currently works in the behavioral health care industry helping mental health and addiction treatment facilities get licensed and compliant. Besides training Craig spends most of his time with his family dirt bike riding or traveling , but also has been in punk rock bands for decades, with more on the way!
Craig Jewett
Manny Lerma
Manny Lerma is our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach. He obtained his black belt from Nino Schembri and also holds a brown belt in judo. He’s a local business owner and a regular disaster relief volunteer with Team Rubicon.
Isaac the “Hit Kid” Tripodi is one of our Muay Thai coaches at Knucklehead Martial Arts! He has competed multiple times with multiple wins and has the experience to help you take it to the next level! He believes in a no ego zone where students can exceed their limits!
Isaac
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Mohamed “Syrian Striker “ Ayoubi is a 1x State Amateur Muay Thai Champion and is the Muay Thai Coach of Knucklehead Martial Arts.
Mohamed is Knucklehead Toms top fighter and coach fighting out of Knucklehead Martial Arts and has the knowledge and experience to build anyone from the ground up. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or have experience with Muay Thai Mohamed has the ability to work with all Ages and Levels in the sport. He believes in a no ego zone where everyone can learn the sport of Muay Thai safely and efficiently
Coach Randy is another one of our Muay Thai Coaches at KHMA. Randy brings the energy to every workout and has the experience to help you improve your Muay Thaintechnique and reach your goals from the ground up no matter what fitness level you are at. He believes that anyone can strive in Muay Thai around a positive environment
