OKG INSTRUCTORS

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Master Nick “One Kick” Blomgren trained under Jason Hann to earn his 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He trained under Master Joe Salamoni in the art of North American Gung Fu and Boxing. Master Nick studied Muay Thai at the Sasiprapa Gym in Thailand under Thakoon Pongsupa, and still returns there yearly to train. During his fighting career Nick traveled the world competing and winning many World Championship Titles. Since opening One Kick's Gym in 1993 he has trained many aspiring athletes and helped them reach their personal goals of also becoming World Champion Fighters. Through the years he has ranked several to Kru and one to Master.  More about Master Nick...

  Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Joshua Shepard is a decorated Muay Thai fighter with an impressive career spanning from 2010 to 2017.

Fighting out of One Kick's Gym, he built a dominant amateur record of 18-1, with eight wins by knockout, before turning professional. As a pro, he achieved an 8-3 record and claimed multiple titles, including the USMTA Lightweight Champion (155 lbs) and USMTA Welterweight

Champion (170 Ibs). His skill and dedication earned him the title of West Coast Fighter of the Year in 2013, cementing his legacy in the sport.

Jonathan "Cisco" Cosio joined One Kicks Gym in 2010 as a young child with no prior athletic experience, preferring video games and leisure activities. His journey into Muay Thai began when his father discovered Master Nick’s gym, where Jonathan quickly fell in love with the sport. Under Master Nick’s mentorship, he dedicated himself to training and became one of the best in his weight class. After proving his skill and discipline, he began competing in the USTMA Organization, marking the start of his path to glory. As an amateur, he achieved an impressive 18-2 fight record before transitioning to a professional career, where he currently holds a 3-1 record. Alongside his personal journey in the sport, Jonathan finds fulfillment in mentoring the next generation of young athletes, helping them pursue the same grit, titles, and success he once sought.

Joyce Luna became a student in the art of Muay Thai in 2008. After competing, she decided to shift her focus on training and learning more about Muay Thai. She joined One Kick's Gym in 2011 and studied the One Kick's Striking System achieving her Black Prajioud in 2015. Joyce continues to train and learn all that she can about Muay Thai, and is motivated to help and support other women at One Kick's Gym. This is where she found her passion for coaching and mentoring. Upon completion of the Instructor Training Program in 2018 Joyce was awarded her Kru Certification by Master Nick Blomgren and the USMTA. Joyce's goal is to continue to help other women learn, understand, and excel in the art of Muay Thai as well as meet their personal fitness goals. She is also getting some of those dedicated young women of One Kick's Gym ready for Muay Thai competitions.