BRENT BARTLEY

With more than two decades of training and teaching Muay Thai, Brent Bartley combines his deep dedication to the martial art and his enthusiasm for supporting students’ growth. These can be seen in the video & class pictures of his classes that he posts on his @punchdrunknycmuaythai Instagram account.

As a Muay Thai competitor, Brent experienced both victory and loss in the ring, providing lessons that continue to serve him as a coach to both aspiring athletes and students who are training just for fun. His time training in Thailand was particularly formative and he continues to travel to sharpen his own skills as both a practitioner, an instructor, and judge.

Brent describes himself in high school as “severely obese” and draws upon his own fitness journey when working with people on and off the mats. His years as a personal trainer are reflected in his classes, where he complements Muay Thai techniques with calisthenics for a high-energy workout.

With a background in photography, writing, and even acting, Brent provides different perspectives and descriptions in his instruction, ensuring that his classes offer opportunities for development for everyone from people who have never touched a glove to longtime athletes.