Empower Is Us
Our Team
Head Coach Eric Hofstein
Eric Hofstein began studying martial arts in 1984, gaining a black belt in Korean martial arts. At the advent of UFC he started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and boxing to gain more realistic self defense skills for his career as a police officer and deputy sheriff in northern California.
He is a California certified defensive tactics instructor, training officer in two states, and has trained in BJJ under MMA champion Gil Castillo, a BJJ black belt from the Caesar Gracie fight team that included Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz, Jake Shields, Gilbert Melendez, and Dave “The Soul Assassin” Terrell.
In boxing and kickboxing, he trained under world champion Scott “Great Scott” Ashley, but in 2004 he discovered Muay Thai at Combat Fitness in Concord California where he trained for the next 17 years under four-time world champion George “TNT” Tsutsui from the Fairtex fight team. He became a coach and cornerman for amateur and professional fighters who went on to win titles in various Muay Thai venues.
As a bonus, Eric his fully trained in Whole Health Action Management, which certifies him as a health coach. Empower uses these skills to the benefit of our students.
Ari Haile
Muay Thai Coach
Ari has studied under George "TNT" Tsutsui since he was six years old. Muay Thai is his passion. While he excels at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai is in his blood. He brings that well-honed expertise with him.
Mary Beth Haile
a.k.a. Mama Fred
Muay Thai Coach
Women's Self Defense Coach
Fitness Coach
Mary Beth has been an athlete since pre-pubescence, when she began running and practicing combat sports. A cross country and basketball varsity letter earner, she began formally studying Martial Arts in her early 20s. She has been a Nak Muay for about 16 years under George "TNT" Tsutsui in his Concord fighting gym Combat Fitness. She additionally trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Gil Castillo and Jesse Taran.
Mama Fred, as she is known, has decades of experience in health care, both at the bedside and behind the desk. She is a trained CPS-Parent and educated on child development. She has consulted with highly qualified doctors, physical therapists, and psychologists to develop the children's and fitness programs at Empower Muay Thai.
Together with Eric's WHAM certification, Mary Beth has developed a program to give you ownership over your health in a wholistic way.
Alexander Manly
a.k.a Big Al
Assistant Muay Thai Coach
Alex also studied under George "TNT" Tsutsui with his brother since he was four years old. He is talented in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, But Muay Thai is his specialty. He leverages his passion for perfection on the mat.
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