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Executive Board

Bringing over 20 years of Muay Thai experience to SAAA, Vinn is the Arizona state director for USEACA.

A former professional fighter, Vinn prides himself in promoting Muay Thai and being a professional and amateur coach for the past 16 years and has certifications with USEACA as judge, and referee.

With 30 years of Muay Thai experience, Thongsai has been coaching amateur and professional fighters for 22 years.

Thongsai prides himself on his dedication to being a high master level trainer, a highly experienced cornerman, and a professional pad man.

Bringing over 20 Years of Muay Thai Experience, A former Professional fighter, Josh Prides himself in building champions and passing on his knowledge to the next generation. Josh is a decorated Striking coach with athletes seen on ONE FC and UFC.

Team Board Members

Da Phakousonh is the Co-Founder of Kids Code Academy and School of Devs. Within 2 years, Kids Code Academy has introduced thousands of kids to coding via workshops, summer camps, code-a-thons, hackathons, Coder Dojo OC, and online programs. School of Devs provides accelerated learning with their Full-stack Web Developer boot camp and workshops. Da Phakousonh is a social entrepreneur and philanthropist. Da is on the board of advisory for non-profits like Im-possible.org. He is also the Co-Founder of Coder Dojo OC and help teach over 1,500 kids how to code in the past 2 years. As the Founder of FreeNonprofitMarketing.com he has helped numerous non-profits get grants and set up online campaigns to drive traffic to their websites and help raise money to support amazing causes. Da is also one of the team members to help set up PeopleSpace a co-working space in Orange County which is a tech hub for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Born in Ubon, Thailand. Mr. Ronnakorn is a Former Stadium Champion from Bangkok. With over 30 Years of Muay Thai Experience one of his most notable awards is becoming the Channel 7 Tournament Champion. Bantao holds the title of “KRUYAI” OR MASTER by the MUAYTHAI AND MUAY BORAN SPORTS ASSOCIATION IN THAILAND..

Bantao has dedicated his whole life to the Art of Muay Thai and serves as the Thai Culture Advisor for SAAA. He promotes Muay Thai around the world through Seminars and Workshops. A Trainer to famous fighters like Saenchai, and is a Head Advisor for SAAA’s Muay Thai Promotion in the USA and Bangkok.

Rooted in the Phoenix valley for 4 years, Mike now thrive as a Behavioral Health Site Coordinator & White Bison Facilitator. his journey includes experience as a Recovery House Manager, certified Peer Support & BHT, and his commitment to growth extends to certifications in Solution Focused Grief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Suicide Awareness, and White Bison’s Fathers of Tradition program.

Mike has dedicated the past 3 years to working in behavioral health, His passion lies in empowering individuals on their recovery journeys through culturally-sensitive approaches rooted in traditional wisdom and spiritual understanding.

Born and raised in southern California, Daniel moved to Arizona in 2012 to pursue a career in law enforcement, with now 13 years of experience in the field. Daniel has also been training in mixed martial arts since the age of 19, later discovering a deep passion for Muay Thai along the way. Now, he focuses on giving back to the community he serves by guiding and inspiring our youth.

He offers youth resources and opportunities while being a positive role model. Daniel currently volunteers at an elementary school in Phoenix, which has cancelled their sport programs due to public funding. There, he teaches the kids Muay Thai and physical education, which combines his love for martial arts and the commitment to uplifting the next generation.

Executive Board

Vinn Xayaveth

Thongsai Sanhtytham

Josh Atkins

Team Board Members

Da Phakousone

Bantao Ronnakorn

Mikel King

Daniel Mendoza