Tony Phanethong - Muay Thai Master Coach
Born in Northern Virginia & raised in Reston, Va, Tony comes from a strong martial arts lineage. His grandfather, a general in Thailand, and his father, a master black belt in Tae Kwon Do, both have deep roots in Muay Thai. Tony grew up training in Muay Thai, and competed in Kickboxing & Tae Kwon Do until middle school before shifting his focus entirely to striking.
As an amateur fighter, Tony competed in Muay Thai sanctioned events thru AMTL promotions, TCB & WKA. He is a NASM certified personal trainer and recognized through Thai Boxing Association.
Tony has coached Muay Thai at One Spirit Martial Arts and continued training students from his home gym during the COVID shut down. After reopening, he launched his personal training career and later moved to Ripped Performance / Deyemensional.
He trains individuals of all levels, from hobbyists to competitive fighters, and believes that Muay Thai is for everyone. Beyond the gym, his mission is to inspire, uplift and support those from troubled pasts or broken homes, using Muay Thai as a tool for transformation.
"Helping people find discipline, confidence, and purpose both inside and outside of training."