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NME Martial Arts offers Muay Thai, kickboxing, kids kickboxing, women’s kickboxing, self-defense training, and other martial arts classes with fitness instruction. The program includes classes for all skill levels and offers flexible membership packages to suit different levels of athlete and fitness goals. The staff of instructors provides self-defense and fitness instruction and offers a women’s kickboxing program that features a 45-minute kickboxing workout with real technique and no experience needed.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday daytime
NME Martial Arts states that “NME” means “No More Excuses,” which were the first words that came to Coach Dennis’s mind when he decided to start the school in 2018. The program’s mission is to transform the lifestyles of its students by creating a space that emphasizes physical activity, strength building, togetherness, personal wellness, cultural appreciation, and excellence in martial arts training. The program describes itself as beginner friendly, with expert coaching, and notes that its trainers build lasting relationships to support members through their fitness journey and provide a community for members. The team states that it is dedicated to continuing to be a leading kickboxing and martial arts related facility in Orange County.
Head Instructor and Founder Dennis Hall has over 24 years of martial arts experience. His credentials include Associate Instructor/Affiliate Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai Sirisute and the World Thai Boxing Association (2007–present), Coach Level 1 in Combat Submission Wrestling under Sensei Erik Paulson (2011–present), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Cleber Luciano and under Sensei AJ Albert (2009–present), Senior Instructor in Real Kickboxing and Real Kickboxing Academy under Ajarn Daniel Sullivan (2012–2018), Apprentice Instructor 1 in Jeet Kune Do/Street Self Defense under Sifu Lester Griffin, and Dog Brother “Edge Dog” in Filipino Martial Arts under Guro Lester Griffin, Guro Mark Denny, and the Dog Brother Martial Arts Association (2007–present). He has been a fight team trainer since 2008 and a chief trainer and cornerman since 2012. Instructor Dr. Janice Phung has been training Muay Thai for over 10 years and is an apprentice instructor under Grandmaster Surachai Sirisute (“Ajarn Chai”) of the World Thai Boxing Association.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday daytime
NME Martial Arts states that “NME” means “No More Excuses,” which were the first words that came to Coach Dennis’s mind when he decided to start the school in 2018. The program’s mission is to transform the lifestyles of its students by creating a space that emphasizes physical activity, strength building, togetherness, personal wellness, cultural appreciation, and excellence in martial arts training. The program describes itself as beginner friendly, with expert coaching, and notes that its trainers build lasting relationships to support members through their fitness journey and provide a community for members. The team states that it is dedicated to continuing to be a leading kickboxing and martial arts related facility in Orange County.
Head Instructor and Founder Dennis Hall has over 24 years of martial arts experience. His credentials include Associate Instructor/Affiliate Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai Sirisute and the World Thai Boxing Association (2007–present), Coach Level 1 in Combat Submission Wrestling under Sensei Erik Paulson (2011–present), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Cleber Luciano and under Sensei AJ Albert (2009–present), Senior Instructor in Real Kickboxing and Real Kickboxing Academy under Ajarn Daniel Sullivan (2012–2018), Apprentice Instructor 1 in Jeet Kune Do/Street Self Defense under Sifu Lester Griffin, and Dog Brother “Edge Dog” in Filipino Martial Arts under Guro Lester Griffin, Guro Mark Denny, and the Dog Brother Martial Arts Association (2007–present). He has been a fight team trainer since 2008 and a chief trainer and cornerman since 2012. Instructor Dr. Janice Phung has been training Muay Thai for over 10 years and is an apprentice instructor under Grandmaster Surachai Sirisute (“Ajarn Chai”) of the World Thai Boxing Association.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
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