Coach Rafael Gutierrez

Muay Thai Instructor

01 Background

On the mat.

Rafael always had an interest in martial arts, but growing up his parents weren’t able to afford the tuition. So, as a young adult, he made it his mission to find a martial arts academy and in 2017 he stepped in Renzo Gracie LA.

Rafael remembers the overwhelming feeling of his first day, feeling like he had stepped into a den of lions. Much to his surprise, he was met with hospitality and kindness by everyone in the school and he knew he had found his place. The journey began as a hobby but in 2019, Kru Al gave Rafael the opportunity of a lifetime — to become a full-time instructor. He excelled as an assistant instructor in the kid’s program and soon graduated to teach his own adult classes.

In Muay Thai, we’re taught that if you want that knockout shot you’re going to have to work for it. You’re going to get hit, there’s no way around it.

Rank & credentials

Certified Personal Trainer, 2023.

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