TRAINERS/ FIGHTERS

Stuart McKinnon
Stuart started martial arts at 4 years old following his fathers foot steps in Shotokan Karate. Stuart’s father originally owned Karate schools in Scotland and Australia giving Stuart his passion for martial arts. Stuart achieved first dan black belt at 10 years of age, competing in numerous tournaments virtually undefeated as a junior until the age of 17 where he was introduced to Muay Thai kickboxing.
At this point Stuart realised kickboxing was his next big challenge. Training closely with the founder of Bulldog Gym Nick Stone has been Stuarts mentor and trainer since 1992 travelling around Australia stamping the Bulldog name in the ring where ever they went. Together they formed a life long friendship.
Stuarts second home was Thailand’s Fairtex training camp in Bangkok where he learnt physical and mental conditioning.
Stuart now passes his experience and techniques onto his students at Bulldog Gym Castle Hill.
Stuart’s focus is on his younger brother Steven McKinnon whos is the current WBC World Champion and Bulldog Gyms other young guns, Nathan 'Nasty Boy' Robson one to look out for.
Stuart has also trained many World and National Champions some of these include Shane Meads, Frank Zammit, Danny Abduhla and Mick Neilland. Stuart also trains a number of young up and coming fighters that are constantly in the winner’s corner. Stuart was also undefeated as a boxer, but passion has always been Muay Thai.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
*World Kickboxing Title
*Commonwealth Muay Thai Title
*27 Wins
*18 KO's
*WKA State
*WKA Aust
*ISKA Comm
*WKBF World
SPECIALISES IN:
*Speed
*Precision Technique
*Power
*Agility
*Endurance

Steve McKinnon
Steve following in his brothers footsteps also starting martial arts at a young age under the guide of his father achieving black belt and moving over to Muay Thai at the age of 15.
Steve is still a professional fighter and the current WBC World Champion.
Steve is known more for his aggression and power, combined with Stuart’s speed and technique makes for the perfect trainers.
Steve also extensively trained and lived in Thailand over the years.
Steve’s fight record is 57 fights, 50 wins, 26 by KO.
Steve also has a number of belts to his name which include:
2 x NSW Champion
2 x Australian Champion
1 x South Pacific Champion
1x Commonwealth Champion
8x World Champion
Patrik Dittrich
Patrik moved to Australia and began Muay Thai training at Bulldog Gym Manly.
He now brings this knowledge to Bulldog Gym Castle Hill and works hard in training and in the training of others.
Patrik works well to adapt his training to the clients' needs and goals, making him a great trainer for all ages and abilities. He focuses on technique and fitness.
SPECIALISES IN:
* Strength and Conditioning
* Small Group Training
* One on one training
* Kids Training
* Pad holding and technique
TITLES in his 14 fights, including:
* MASA NSW Thai boxing Championship - 88kg
* MASA NSW K-1 Championship - 88kg

Cody Barnwell
Started training Muay Thai at Bulldog Gym Castle Hill in 2015 .
Cody came to Bulldog Gym as he heard it was an excellent gym and the trainers would push him to his limits. Cody trained hard with trainer Stuart and fought for Bulldog Gym in 2015. Cody works well to adapt his training to the clients' needs and goals, making him a great trainer for all ages and abilities.
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS:
* WAKO Oceania K1 Title
* State K1 Title x 3
* Australian K1 Title
* NSW Boxer State Title x 2
* Victoria Golden Gloves
SPECIALISES IN:
* Strength and Conditioning
* Small Group Training
* One on one training
* Kids Training
* Pad holding and technique

Jess Coetzee
Started training at Bulldog Gym Castle Hill in 2014 to lose weight and get fit.
Jess began to love the training and came in everyday. Next thing Jess knew, she was preparing for her first fight.
Jess' love for fitness and fighting makes her a great trainer for those wanting to get fit and lose weight. Jess has turned her experience into her passion and loves to share her knowledge with everyone.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
*Losing 25kg
*Winning fittest girl in the gym
*Winning busiest fighter
*Winning NSW State Champion 2016
SPECIALISES IN:
*Fitness
*Small group training
*One on one training
*Strength and conditioning

Nathan Robson
Started training Muay Thai at Bulldog Gym Castle Hill at the young age of 14 and became a professional fighter at the age of 18.His knowledge and talent is far beyond his young age, he has learnt from the best and this shines through in his performance while fighting.
His passion, love and dedication to the sport is shown through his hard work in training and portrayed during his personal training and training others.
26 Fights; 19 Wins; 10 KO
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Becoming a pro fighter at the age of 18
* WKBF 2x NSW Champion
* WKBF Australian Champion
* WKBF South Pacific Champion
* WBC Professional NSW Champion
* WBC Professional Australian Champion
SPECIALISES IN:
* Strength and Conditioning
* Small Group Training
* One on one training
* Kids Training
* Pad holding and technique

Chris Aliendi
"I have had a passion for combat sports all my life."
He combat sports led me to compete and then turn to coaching.
He have been a trainer since 2013. He have coached Professional and Amateur fighters to World, National and State Title Champions in Boxing, Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
He is also a Professional and Amateur Official for Boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA and have worked with organisations such as the UFC.

Nathan Matur
Nathan has been training and competing in Muay Thai for the last 7 years, having fights in both Australia and Thailand.
Nathan is really passionate about teaching people what he has learnt and watching them grow session by session.

Koen Mazoudier
Experiences:
*11years boxing
*5 years teaching
*80 amateur fights including 6 state titles and 2 siver medals at national level.
*Currently 8-2(4KO) as a pro'
Australasian champion.

Chris Logan
Bulldog Gym Castle Hill has been part of my life for the past 20yrs.
Muay Thai is my passion and there is nothing more rewarding than passing on my knowledge to people.
No feeling beats assisting someone else achieve their goals.

Jake Knight
Jake has had an interest in contact sports since the young age of 10.
Finding his feet in rugby, Jake would later be introduced to Martial Arts where he would go on to become a blue belt in BJJ Gym as a fighter.
Jake's message to those thinking of trying out Bulldog Gym or any form of Martial Arts is that is a great way to build a confidence in an individual and can instill great disciple for future endeavours.

Huss Aridah
“Martial arts is a way of life, a journey to discover your true self, no matter how long it takes. You can try to take the easy road but once pressure comes the holes start to be revealed. So listen to your coach and train hard!“
I came to bulldog gym in 2002 . I lacked a lot of confidence and drive growing up and wanted to change that. I stayed learning under Stuart for 5 years and 4 fights.
Fast forward to now, l am a high level purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and have had fights in mma, bjj Kickboxing, K1 and FTR. I also had the privilege of being a full time training partner with former UFC light heavyweight fighter James Tehuna on 2 occasions, both of which he was victorious. I am also a cert IV fitness instructor.