Kru Dennis started practicing marital arts at the age of 7 at Chuck Norris Karate, and continued on through various styles earning a black belt or higher in all arts. Under the guidance of his late father, Kru Dennis developed a great love and appreciation for the art. He later went on to build through Chuck Norris’ karate and so on. He started training in Muay Thai in 1994 and thereafter started as an instructor in 1998.  He is trained/certified (2003) under Vut Kamnark, Founder/President of United World Muay Thai Association.  He is also trained/certified (2005) under Taningco Academy of Marital Arts (TAMA), Dayton OH.

Skills & Abilities:

Muay Thai (Kru Level 2)

Kung Fu (Senior Dragon)

Tang Soo Do (1st Degree Black Belt)

Tae Kwon do (4th Degree Black Belt)

Japanese Karate (1st Dan Black Belt)

Credentials/Career Highlights:

2016 - Present – UFC Certified and Head Muay Thai Instructor at UFC, Norfolk, VA 

2015 - Present – Owner/Muay Thai Instructor – Team Aguirre Marital Arts Academy at 45 Elite Fitness, Va. Bch., VA

2013 – Certified Muay Thai Judge – Athletic Commission, OH

2008 - 2015 – Owner/ Muay Thai Instructor – Team Aguirre Martial Arts Academy, Chesapeake, VA

2005 - 2008 – Muay Thai Instructor – American Gold Martial Arts, Virginia Beach, VA

2000 - 2005 – Muay Thai Instructor – Martial Arts Education Center, Chesapeake, VA

1998 – Certified Muay Thai Judge and Referee – International Federation of Muay Thai Amateur (TAMA)

1998 - 2000 – Muay Thai Instructor – Kidokan International, Chesapeake, VA 

Muay Thai Competitor – 2000- 2004

Kidokan International Competitor – 1998

Full contact Tae Kwon Do Champion (VA State Tae Kwon Do Association) – 1996

Full contact Tae Kwon Do Champion (M.A.I.A) – 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

AAU Karate Champion – 1987, 1988, 1989​