WE ARE ONE
Our main priority is to develop you into the best version of yourself — if that means in-ring competition, getting healthy or building overall confidence.
A Message to Our Current & Future Students
Thank you for supporting our movement, our venture and our community. I say “our” because that’s what we are really about.
We have long felt that we as a community have much to offer when it comes to developing people, athletes, fighters, aspiring fighters and anyone who is looking to better their lives and themselves through martial arts and or physical fitness.
We have a passion for the art and discipline of Muay Thai, for truly developing people over time. We work hard to foster an environment that is one of respect, humility, inclusion and community. After all, these are the tenants which are embodied in Muay Thai.
While competition in the ring is near and dear to us, it is only a small part of what it means to train Muay Thai.
A Message to Our Current & Future Students
Thank you for supporting our movement, our venture and our community. I say “our” because that’s what we are really about.
We have long felt that we as a community have much to offer when it comes to developing people, athletes, fighters, aspiring fighters and anyone who is looking to better their lives and themselves through martial arts and or physical fitness.
We have a passion for the art and discipline of Muay Thai, for truly developing people over time. We work hard to foster an environment that is one of respect, humility, inclusion and community. After all, these are the tenants which are embodied in Muay Thai.
While competition in the ring is near and dear to us, it is only a small part of what it means to train Muay Thai.
Our main priority is to develop you into the best version of yourself — if that means in-ring competition, getting healthy or building overall confidence.
KRU YAI
DARIAN
CARRINGTON
Kru Yai Darian Carrington is the owner and head instructor of Athena Muay Thai. Darian has been practicing martial arts since he was a child.
His love of the arts brought him to his true passion, Muay Thai which he has been practicing for over 2 decades. He earned a Kru level of recognition under Kru Paul Minhas and went on to earn a second Kru level certification in 2014 and then his Kru-Yai level of recognition in 2016 under Ajahn Suchart.
Kru Yai Darian has coached and trained several champions who have won titles across numerous organizations including IFMA (International Federation of Muay Thai.) WAKO (World Amateur Kickboxing Organization), MTO (Muay Thai Ontario), TBA (Thai Boxing Association), IKF (International Kickboxing Federation), USMTA(United States Muay Thai Association), USMTO (United States Muay Thai Organization). In addition to training and cornering champions and fighters in all of those organizations Darian has also been part of the WAKO Canadian Team Coaching staff for the Pan-AM games held in Mexico Circa 2017.
KRU YAI
DARIAN
CARRINGTON
Kru Yai Darian Carrington is the owner and head instructor of Athena Muay Thai. Darian has been practicing martial arts since he was a child.
His love of the arts brought him to his true passion, Muay Thai which he has been practicing for over 2 decades. He earned a Kru level of recognition under Kru Paul Minhas and went on to earn a second Kru level certification in 2014 and then his Kru-Yai level of recognition in 2016 under Ajahn Suchart.
Kru Yai Darian has coached and trained several champions who have won titles across numerous organizations including IFMA (International Federation of Muay Thai.) WAKO (World Amateur Kickboxing Organization), MTO (Muay Thai Ontario), TBA (Thai Boxing Association), IKF (International Kickboxing Federation), USMTA(United States Muay Thai Association), USMTO (United States Muay Thai Organization). In addition to training and cornering champions and fighters in all of those organizations Darian has also been part of the WAKO Canadian Team Coaching staff for the Pan-AM games held in Mexico Circa 2017.
Darian has also trained law enforcement officers and helped prepare many people to take their physical entrance examinations for police and Canadian military.
Darian is an active member of his community and believes wholeheartedly in giving back, as such he has created and implemented programs for local highschools in order to introduce martial arts, self defense, and promote physical fitness to the youth. He has conducted anti-bullying seminars for kids to raise the awareness of bullying. He believes in helping kids develop the confidence they lack by empowering them through the teachings of self defense and Muay Thai.
His belief is that each individual has value and that each individual can achieve what they dedicate themselves to with the right environment, the right attitude, and proper guidance.
Always approachable, friendly and respectable, his goal is to improve his students inside and outside of the ring, and to serve the Cobourg community at large.
POO CHOI KRU
DALYCE
ROBINSON
Dalyce can be described in one word. She is a mover; and lives by the mantra that movement changes lives. Her contagious energy has made her a sought after coach and fitness industry leader for the past 15 years. A life long competitive athlete; Dalyce holds accolades in gymnastics, Crossfit, Reebok Spin and she has a winning amateur Muay Thai and kickboxing record including an IKF Championship.
Dalyce’s strengths lie in her ability to work with any one body, from beginner to elite athlete. She loves working with the kids and with her extensive coaching background she heads up much of the kids martial arts programming.
Dalyce is an amateur World Champion Muay Thai fighter, training out of Athena Muay Thai in Cobourg, Ontario. She is also a competitive runner & CrossFit athlete and loves to share her passion for the sport with her clients.
Her strengths lie in her ability to connect, forged with acute attention to detail and fused with an unparalleled passion for her clients. Her focus is always centered on transformation. Above all, she shows you that whatever you’ve brought with you, you can leave it all behind and conquer anything.
POO CHOI KRU
DALYCE
ROBINSON
Dalyce can be described in one word. She is a mover; and lives by the mantra that movement changes lives. Her contagious energy has made her a sought after coach and fitness industry leader for the past 15 years. A life long competitive athlete; Dalyce holds accolades in gymnastics, Crossfit, Reebok Spin and she has a winning amateur Muay Thai and kickboxing record including an IKF Championship.
Dalyce’s strengths lie in her ability to work with any one body, from beginner to elite athlete. She loves working with the kids and with her extensive coaching background she heads up much of the kids martial arts programming.
Dalyce is an amateur World Champion Muay Thai fighter, training out of Athena Muay Thai in Cobourg, Ontario. She is also a competitive runner & CrossFit athlete and loves to share her passion for the sport with her clients.
Her strengths lie in her ability to connect, forged with acute attention to detail and fused with an unparalleled passion for her clients. Her focus is always centered on transformation. Above all, she shows you that whatever you’ve brought with you, you can leave it all behind and conquer anything.
COACH TAYLER GEROW
Born and raised in Peterborough, ON, Coach Tayler began training Martial arts as a young adult after spending her childhood as an active competitor in the local equine scene and competitive swimming. At the age of eighteen, Tayler began training Muay Thai as a means to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle; she was instantly hooked. Over the next decade, Tayler has been an active participant and competitor in the Muay Thai community throughout Canada and internationally. Throughout this journey, Tayler continues expanding her knowledge in the striking arena and understanding of other combat sports disciplines.
Today, Coach Tayler operates her professional business while maintaining an active presence in the Martial Arts community. Tayler strives to share her years of knowledge with members regularly by offering personal training, coaching perspective competitors and pushing the ladies in the Bootcamp program.
Accomplishments
& Certifications:
- WAKO Certified Kickboxing Coach
- CanFItPro Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Nutritionist Certification
- Conflict resolution and confrontation certification
- Safe Space Specialist Certification
- First Aid with CPR
- 2016 CBJJF Vancouver Open Medalist
- 2017 Muay Thai Canada Champion
- 2019 IKF Champion (Open class)
- 2019 WAKO Provincial Champion
- 2019 Muay Thai Canada Silver Metalist (Open class)
- 2022 WAKO National Champion (Open Class)
Jack Friedrich
Assistant Coach
Courtney Richards
Assistant Coach
Cody Walton
Assistant Coach
Declan Kata
Assistant Coach
One of the beautiful things about MUAY THAI at Athena is that you get out of it what you put in.
We look forward to seeing you in class and building together.
One of the beautiful things about MUAY THAI at Athena is that you get out of it what you put in.
We look forward to seeing you in class and building together.
REAL STUDENTS changing their lives
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We invite you to a no-fee, no-commitment and no-pressure visit to our facilities for a tour and to experience Athena in-person.
By requesting a free trial class you are consenting to email communications from Athena Muay Thai Academy. Your personal information will never be shared. You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time.