Dougal McKenzie:
The first and original student of Brett's some 13 years ago, Dougal is the senior Instructor for Sitnarong Christchurch. He has over 17 years martial arts experience and has had the good fortune to travel and train in Thailand under Grand Master Sken and at the legendary Sit Yodtong camp, largely regarded as the number one fight camp in Thailand. Dougal holds several advanced coaching qualifications and puts his specialist skills to good use in his classes. Dougal works full time as a personal trainer via his business Knockout Personal Training www.ko-traning.co.nz taking clients for one on one Muay Thai and self defence training as well as regular health and fitness/strength and conditioning.
 
Catherine Maciver:
Catherine started her training in the U.K. under Sandy Holt and was personally graded for her Red Armband (equivalent of Black Belt) by the legendary Master Sken. No longer fighting, she has held a variety of National Thai boxing and Karate titles including W.K.B.F champion, T.B.A. champion and Ladies Kyokushin full contact champion.
 

Brett Harold: 
 Head Instructor for Sitnarong Muay Thai Australasia and Sitnarong New Zealand, Brett is also the coach of the Sitnarong fight team and is now based in Wanaka. He regularly travels to Christchurch to train the fighters and ensure the level of training at the Waltham Road gym is of a very high standard.
Brett had an illustrious fight career in the United Kingdom training under Grand Master Sken, culminating in winning the U.K. Light Heavyweight title.
Brett is known for his intense training methods and gruelling sessions but at the same time bringing out the absolute best in his fighters. Under Brett's tutelage, no less than 5 National and South island titles have been achieved.
 
Assistant Instructors

Robert Arrandale:
 With a fight record of 2-0, Robert is known for his tight technique and fantastic fitness. He helps out with Monday night classes as well as teaching on Saturday mornings.


Matthew Tait:
 Also with and unbeaten fight record, Matthew brings several years of experience of martial arts knowledge to the club and is best known for his high kicks and turning back kicks.