Our Coaches
Led by BJJ black belt Mike and yoga & nutrition expert Jess, PFA’s elite coaches in boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu provide top-tier training for all levels.
Micheal Mouneimne
Mike is a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu first degree black belt and a Mixed Martial Arts specialist. He is the head coach and founder of PFA and has been involved in combat sports since the age of seven. He is a passionate coach who has built championship fighters in both MMA and boxing. Mike has adapted his wrestling and grappling skills into rugby specific training with a focus on contact and collision situations. He has worked with schoolboy, varsity and professional rugby teams, some of which include, SACS, Bishops, UCT, and the DHL Stormers and Western Province.
JESS MOUNEIMNE
Co-owner of the gym, Jess has a diploma in Sports and Exercise nutrition and is a certified yoga teacher. Jess is a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and is competitive on the BJJ & MMA local scene and has a passion for training & uplifting women. She runs various strength & conditioning programs at PFA and teaches beginners BJJ, Women's self-defense as well as yoga. Jess is a female-focused personal trainer, helping women of all shapes and sizes reach their health goals.
MISCHKA LAUBSCHER
Mischka is a seasoned combat sports competitor and personal trainer. She is the 2022 IMMAF African Champion and recently made her professional MMA debut. With a black belt in Kickboxing and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mischka is a personal trainer with a special interest in teaching women’s and kids kickboxing and BJJ.
ERICK KABOJA
Erick is a seasoned boxing trainer with a wealth of experience in coaching both beginners and pro fighters. Erick teaches both private classes as well as the daily 6:30 pm boxing class.
RYAN COCKERAN
Ryan is a kickboxing and Muay Thai fighter and BJJ purple belt. He is a qualified personal trainer with a special interest in calisthenics and MMA movement patterns. Ryan teaches Muay Thai and MMA group classes as well as running the kids programme.
YOUSUF GHARBI
A seasoned Moroccan pro kickboxer with hundreds of fights under his belt and serious knock out power. Known for his technical precision and dynamic coaching style, Yousuf specializes in developing striking skills and fitness for fighters of all levels. His strong pad-holding abilities and attention to detail ensure every session is both challenging and rewarding. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, improve speed, or boost power, Yousuf's experience and passion for boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing will help you reach your goals.
DAVI ALENCAR
Davi Alencar has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 17 years. He is a first degree black belt under UFC fighter Hermes Franca. Davi has a special interest in leg locks and has won multiple BJJ competitions including being a double champ at Submission Kings, AJP Gi and No gi gold medalist and ADCC African champ.
CHESTER KRUGER
Chester is a seasoned Muay Thai and K1 fighter and coach. He received his SAKA/WAKO Kickboxing 1st Dan Black Belt in November 2015. He currently runs the morning Muay Thai sessions. He focuses on high intensity and high impact drills, while Friday morning classes are focused on more complex technique. His classes are followed by 30 minutes of technical sparring and/or rehearsing the Wai Kru.
BANELE MNIKI (STAR)
Star (affectionately known as Starbucks for his great coffee) is our PFA's manager and our resident barista at Ringside Cafe. Besides ensuring that members are well caffeinated, Star is a passionate boxer, and coaches boxing and Muay Thai and is available for one one one fitness classes.
CHRIS INGRAM
Chris is one of the very early members of PFA. A black belt in BJJ, Chris is passionate about passing on his knowledge. He does this through outreach programs in Hout Bay and teaches the daily 1pm BJJ class as well as Sat 10am.
About Us
This is the space to introduce the business and what it has to offer. Define the qualities and values that make it unique.
MICHEAL MOUNEIMNE
Mike is a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu first degree black belt and a Mixed Martial Arts specialist. He is the head coach and founder of PFA and has been involved in combat sports since the age of seven. He is a passionate coach who has built championship fighters in both MMA and boxing. Mike has adapted his wrestling and grappling skills into rugby specific training with a focus on contact and collision situations. He has worked with schoolboy, varsity and professional rugby teams, some of which include, SACS, Bishops, UCT, and the DHL Stormers and Western Province.
JESS MOUNEIMNE
Co-owner of the gym, Jess has a diploma in Sports and Exercise nutrition and is a certified yoga teacher. Jess is a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and is competitive on the BJJ & MMA local scene and has a passion for training & uplifting women. She runs various strength & conditioning programs at PFA and teaches beginners BJJ, Women's self-defense as well as yoga. Jess is a female-focused personal trainer, helping women of all shapes and sizes reach their health goals.
BANELE MNIKI (STAR)
Star (affectionately known as Starbucks for his great coffee) is our PFA's manager and our resident barista at Ringside Cafe. Besides ensuring that members are well caffeinated, Star is a passionate boxer, and coaches boxing and Muay Thai and is available for one one one fitness classes.
MISCHKA LAUBSCHER
Mischka is a seasoned combat sports competitor and personal trainer. She is the 2022 IMMAF African Champion and recently made her professional MMA debut. With a black belt in Kickboxing and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mischka is a personal trainer with a special interest in teaching women’s and kids kickboxing and BJJ.
Davi Alencar
Davi Alencar has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 17 years. He is a first degree black belt under UFC fighter Hermes Franca. Davi has a special interest in leg locks and has won multiple BJJ competitions including being a double champ at Submission Kings, AJP Gi and No gi gold medalist and ADCC African champ.
RYAN COCKERAN
Ryan is a kickboxing and Muay Thai fighter and BJJ purple belt. He is a qualified personal trainer with a special interest in calisthenics and MMA movement patterns. Ryan teaches Muay Thai and MMA group classes as well as running the kids programme.
Chris Ingram
Chris is one of the very early members of PFA. A black belt in BJJ, Chris is passionate about passing on his knowledge. He does this through outreach programs in Hout Bay and teaches the daily 1pm BJJ class as well as Sat 10am.
Marno Plaatjies
Marno Plaatjies has been on the mats since the age of six, dedicating his life to the art of wrestling. A highly accomplished competitor, he is an 11-time South African champion who has represented the country on the world stage, competing at both junior and senior world championships. His international experience has shaped him into a well-rounded athlete with deep technical expertise. After years of competing at the highest levels, Marno shifted his focus to coaching, channeling his passion into developing the next generation of wrestlers. He pursued his studies in Coaching Science at Stellenbosch University, equipping himself with the knowledge to refine elite-level athletes. At Pride Fighting Academy, he brings a wealth of experience, blending world-class technique with a commitment to building strong, competitive wrestlers.
Erick Kaboja
Erick is a seasoned boxing trainer with a wealth of experience in coaching both beginners and pro fighters. Erick teaches both private classes as well as the daily 6:30 pm boxing class.
Chester Kruger
Chester is a seasoned Muay Thai and K1 fighter and coach. He received his SAKA/WAKO Kickboxing 1st Dan Black Belt in November 2015. He currently runs the morning Muay Thai sessions. He focuses on high intensity and high impact drills, while Friday morning classes are focused on more complex technique. His classes are followed by 30 minutes of technical sparring and/or rehearsing the Wai Kru.
Yousuf Gharbi
A seasoned Moroccan pro kickboxer with hundreds of fights under his belt and serious knock out power. Known for his technical precision and dynamic coaching style, Yousuf specializes in developing striking skills and fitness for fighters of all levels. His strong pad-holding abilities and attention to detail ensure every session is both challenging and rewarding. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, improve speed, or boost power, Yousuf's experience and passion for boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing will help you reach your goals.
Kaspar Goodes
Kaspar Goodes’ journey in Muay Thai began at Pride Fighting Academy as a young teen, where he quickly developed a passion for the art of eight limbs. With over five years of experience, he has dedicated himself to mastering the sport as a coach. His pursuit of excellence took him to Thailand, where he trained extensively and earned his Muay Thai coaching certification through the Sports Authority of Thailand. Along the way, he had the privilege of working with multiple Thai champions, gaining invaluable knowledge from some of the best in the sport. Kaspar has also built a strong reputation as a skilled cornerman, having cornered fighters on international stages in Thailand and Hong Kong.