Our Team

A group of seven men, one shirtless and wearing boxing shorts, poses together indoors in front of a floral arrangement. They are smiling and have their arms around each other.

At Empire Muay Thai, our strength comes from the people who make up our team. Our coaches are dedicated to sharing their knowledge, experience, and passion for the art of Muay Thai while helping each student reach their full potential. From beginners stepping onto the mats for the first time to experienced fighters preparing for competition, every member of Empire is treated as part of the team. Our fight team represents the hard work, discipline, and commitment that define our gym, while our community continues to grow through the support and dedication of everyone who walks through our doors.


With over a decade of experience in Muay Thai, Dutch Kickboxing, and mixed martial arts, Casey brings a lifetime of dedication, discipline, and passion to Empire Muay Thai. His journey has taken him from countless hours of training on the mats to stepping inside the cage and ring as a competitor, gaining firsthand experience of the challenges and rewards that come with the fight game. Through his own experiences as a fighter, Casey has developed a coaching philosophy built on hard work, technical development, and helping others discover their own potential. His mission is to create an environment where students of all levels can grow, push their limits, and become stronger both inside and outside the gym.

Boxer in white gloves getting assistance from a trainer in a boxing ring.

Casey ogan

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Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and real fight experience to Empire Muay Thai. Having competed in over 15 Muay Thai and MMA bouts, Sam understands the dedication, discipline, and mindset required to step into the ring and cage. His experience as a fighter allows him to provide students with practical knowledge, technical guidance, and the confidence needed to continue improving. Whether helping prepare competitors or working with students taking their first steps in martial arts, Sam brings the same passion, intensity, and commitment that has defined his own journey as a fighter.

instructor

A shirtless man with a mohawk hairstyle practicing Muay Thai or kickboxing poses in a gym with traditional artwork of a Thai mythological creature on the wall.

Sam Kern