Alex Exsisto is a world-renowned Muay Thai expert and elite striking coach whose training influence spans professional MMA, Muay Thai and combat sports around the world.
With more than 25 years dedicated to martial arts and over 15 years coaching at the highest levels, Exsisto has developed a reputation for producing well-rounded, fight-ready strikers and for refining striking mechanics, timing, defence and offensive systems in elite athletes.
Alex began his martial arts journey at a young age, training karate as a child before transitioning to Muay Thai at age 12.
By 17 he turned professional and moved to Thailand to train at the legendary Jockygym in Bangkok — one of the most respected camps in the sport’s history, which produced icons such as Saenchai Sor Kingstar and Lerdsila Chumpaetour. His formative years fighting and training in Thailand gave him authentic technical foundations and deep cultural insight into the art and strategy of Muay Thai.
After a full competitive career — including 15 amateur boxing fights and 15 professional Muay Thai bouts — Alex transitioned into coaching, eventually relocating to the United States where his striking expertise quickly became sought after by top athletes and coaches alike.
Head Striking Coach at Jackson Wink MMA Academy
Alex currently serves as Muay Thai / Striking Coach at the world-famous Jackson Wink MMA Academy, one of the most respected mixed martial arts training facilities on the planet, working alongside coaching legends like Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn.
At Jackson Wink, Alex has played a key role in preparing elite fighters across MMA and striking disciplines — helping world-class competitors sharpen their Muay Thai under real fight-ready conditions. Notable athletes he has coached and cornered include Jon “Bones” Jones and Carlos “Natural Born Killer” Condit, among others — a testament to his status as a coach trusted by top competitors.
His coaching style blends Thai technical authenticity with modern combat application, adapting traditional pad work, defensive strategies, timing and counters to work within MMA’s diverse striking ecosystem.
Instructional Volume on Warrior Collective
Alex brings his elite striking systems and fighter-tested coaching drills to Warrior Collective with his first full-length instructional volume — designed to give both aspiring fighters and seasoned coaches access to the training methodologies he uses with world-class athletes:
📘 Muay Thai Sparring Drills — Training Fighters with Alex Exsisto
This comprehensive volume breaks down Alex’s step-by-step sparring frameworks and coaching drills, guiding you through advanced systems he regularly uses with elite fighters:
Offense & Defence Frameworks — comprehensive approaches for live exchanges.
Reactionary Defence & Timing Games — drills to read and capitalise on opponent movement.
Jab Vs Everything & Kick/Catch/Return Systems — transitional striking and counter strategies.
The Scoop System & Art of Timing — refined strike sequencing and rhythm management.
Countering Catches & Killing Sweeps — defensive adaptations for modern Muay Thai and MMA sparring.
Tempo, Speed & Power Drills — conditioning systems that enhance striking efficiency and effectiveness.
Use Muay Thai Sparring Drills — Training Fighters on Warrior Collective to train with the same elite pacing, reaction and sparring drill systems Alex teaches his top competitors, helping you elevate both individual skill and tactical game-planning.
Why Alex Exsisto’s Instructional Is Essential
🔹 Built from decades of elite competition and coaching experience, combining authentic Thai training with global combat sport application.
🔹 Developed for real sparring and fight environments, focusing on timing, defence, reaction, rhythm and adaptability — skills essential at both amateur and pro levels.
🔹 Actionable, drill-based frameworks — not just techniques, but structured sparring progressions that yield measurable improvements.
🔹 Ideal for both fighters and coaches — whether your goal is personal performance gains or building coaching systems that produce winners.
🔹 Instruction from a coach trusted by world champions and elite MMA competitors—giving you the same core systems used at one of the top MMA academies in the world.
Whether you’re training for competition, refining your fundamentals, or expanding your coaching toolbox, Alex Exsisto’s Muay Thai Sparring Drills on Warrior Collective delivers world-class striking insight and practical, high-level training you can use immediately.
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