Eric Rivera

Assistant Muay Thai Instructor, Eric Rivera has been training in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Sanshou (Chinese Kickboxing) for over 10 years. With over 25+ fights and titles with the ISKA, USMTA, USASKF (Sanshou), and more, Eric brings a wealth of Muay Thai experience to AMA.

He has actively sought to add to his experience by traveling Thailand and training at some of the worlds top Muay Thai camps such as: Kaewsamrit Gym, Kiatphontip Gym, and Fairtex Gym in Pattaya. He has trained with and learned from some of the top names in the sport such as:  Raul Llopis, Jongsanan Fairtex, Attachai Fairtex, Anuwat Kaewsamrit, Jose Maurcio Caal, Javier Gil, Master Deru Shawn Liu (Sanshou), Stephen Strotmeyer, Mark Deluca, Marcus Fisher, and many more.  

Having trained in various martial arts from a young age, Eric feels that he found his passion when he discovered Muay Thai and Kickboxing and he truly enjoys sharing that passion for the sport with his students.  He not only enjoys teaching students the techniques and skills characteristic of Muay Thai and Kickboxing but also the traditions, customs, and the culture of discipline and respect that are integral parts of Muay Thai.