Christian Knowles — often known as “Knowlesy” — is one of the UK’s most respected and impactful Muay Thai coaches, a decorated former elite competitor and the founder and head coach of The Knowlesy Academy in London.
With over 20+ years of experience in competitive striking and coaching, Christian has become a globally sought‑after instructor whose systems help fighters and coaches elevate their performance in modern Muay Thai and small‑gloves striking.
Christian began his career as a top‑ranked UK super‑heavyweight Muay Thai fighter, winning multiple national and international titles before transitioning to coaching and founding The Knowlesy Academy — now recognised as one of the UK’s premier Muay Thai and K‑1 gyms with world champions and elite competitors training under its roof.
At The Knowlesy Academy, Christian has coached and developed some of the best fighters in the sport, including ONE Championship World Champion Jonathan Haggerty and former WBC Muay Thai World Champion Liam Nolan, helping them refine striking mechanics, ring IQ and tactical excellence.
From Elite Competitor to World‑Class Coach
Christian’s approach to Muay Thai reflects his deep understanding of how the sport has evolved — especially the shift toward small‑gloves competition in elite promotions. His coaching blends traditional Muay Thai fundamentals with advanced systems tailored for modern striking dynamics, positional control, clinch work and high‑velocity combinations.
His fighters compete and succeed globally, and his instruction style — combining technical precision, strategic adaptability and fighter‑centric drill systems — has garnered him recognition as one of the UK’s most influential striking coaches.
Christian’s influence extends well beyond his gym. He is one of the most popular instructors ever featured on the Warrior Collective YouTube channel, with his contributions collectively receiving well over a million views — a testament to the impact and reach of his coaching content.
Instructional Volume on Warrior Collective
Christian brings his high‑performance coaching systems to Warrior Collective with a full‑length instructional volume that captures the modern evolution of Muay Thai — especially the skills, drills and tactics needed for success in today’s competitive small‑gloves environment:
📘 Muay Thai Evolved – Fighting in Small Gloves with Christian Knowles
In this comprehensive instructional, Christian breaks down his complete system for modern Muay Thai striking — from long‑range teep strategies to clinch systems and counter tactics:
Aggressive & Defensive Teeps – frameworks for entry, control and range disruption
Dynamic Teeps & Countering Teeps – how to convert teeps into attack openings
Aggressive Kicks & Catching Kicks – strike setups and defensive counters for kicks
Boxing in Small Gloves – integrating hands for close range and combinations
Muay Thai in Small Gloves – tactical adjustments for modern competition
Fighter Drills & Clinch Fighting – practical training progressions for real‑world application
Long Guard Mastery – using range control and defensive structure against various styles
👉 Purchase Muay Thai Evolved – Fighting in Small Gloves on Warrior Collective to train with the same systems Christian uses with elite fighters — ideal for strikers and coaches who want measurable improvement in their technique and fight strategy.
Why Christian Knowles’s Instructional Is Essential
🔹 Built by a UKMF British, ISKA and IFMA‑level Muay Thai champion and elite competitive fighter.
🔹 Covers modern small‑gloves striking systems — skills essential in today’s top promotions.
🔹 Clear, structured training progressions that bridge fundamentals with advanced fight application.
🔹 Designed for fighters and coaches seeking real improvements in striking efficiency, range control and tactical depth.
🔹 Instruction from the head coach of a world‑class academy producing champions like Jonathan Haggerty and Liam Nolan.
Whether you’re training for competition, refining your striking fundamentals, or expanding your coaching toolkit, Christian Knowles’s full‑length volume on Warrior Collective delivers elite‑level expertise and practical systems you can train with immediately.
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