Meet the Coaches at Bangkok Fight Lab
Bangkok Fight Lab has an experienced coaching team teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, and kids BJJ classes in Bangkok.
Our coaches work with beginners, hobbyists, competitors, and professional athletes in a supportive and challenging training environment.
Our coaching team includes instructors for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, and kids BJJ programs, helping students improve their technique, fitness, confidence, and competition performance.
Bangkok Fight Lab has been part of the Bangkok martial arts community since 2014 and welcomes both local students and visitors training in Thailand.
Morgan Perkins – Head BJJ Coach | 3rd Degree Black Belt, Team Pedro Sauer
Morgan began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1995 at just 15 years old, training under Master Pedro Sauer. He holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt under the Pedro Sauer lineage — one of only a small number of Pedro Sauer black belts in Southeast Asia. For over a decade, he studied exclusively under Master Sauer before relocating to Thailand in 2006.
In Bangkok, Morgan taught at the original Bangkok Fight Club and Bangkok BJJ, before taking time away from the mats to focus on building a family and career. In 2014, he was invited to help establish Bangkok Fight Lab, where he now serves as the sole proprietor and Head Jiu-Jitsu Coach.
With over 30 years of experience, Morgan is dedicated to creating a safe, challenging, and supportive environment for his students. His coaching emphasizes strong fundamentals, technical precision, and the values of discipline and respect that BJJ instills both on and off the mats.
Detchadin Sornsirisuphathin — Head MMA & Boxing Coach
Detchadin began training Muay Thai over 22 years ago before expanding into MMA, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a BJJ Brown Belt under Morgan Perkins.
As a professional fighter, Detchadin has competed in top promotions including ONE Warrior Series and ONE Championship, with a record of Muay Thai 28–3, MMA 8–9, Boxing 5–5.
He has also served as a coach for the Thai National Team at the GAMMA World Championships, leading the team to win 1 Gold and 2 Bronze medals in 2025.
As Head MMA Coach at Bangkok Fight Lab, Detchadin brings over two decades of experience to his students, emphasizing discipline and technical excellence both on the mats and in competition.
Tyler Casselman - Head Nogi Jiu Jitsu Coach
Coach Tyler is an accomplished Head Nogi Jiu Jitsu Coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience in martial arts, grappling, and combat sports. With nearly two decades of training and experience in Europe, the United States, and across Asia, Coach Tyler has developed a unique and effective teaching style that is highly sought after by students of all levels.
In 2021, Coach Tyler relocated to the United States to train with the notorious B Team, where he received his Black Belt from Craig Jones, a 2 x ADCC Worlds Silver Medalist. During his time at B Team, Coach Tyler was the Uke for many Jiu Jitsu instructional DVDs, including Make Z Guard Great Again, Power Top, and Power Ride with Craig Jones, and The Rody Lock System with Nick Rod.
Kru Thep - Muay Thai Coach
Kru Thep is an active competitor still fighting in Muay Thai and also recently Western boxing. He has 272 Muay Thai fights under his belt with 200 wins, 70 losses and 2 draws.
He started training at age 9 in the Eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani. He is the Max Muay Thai reigning champion at 55kg (121lbs) and also the WPMF (World Professional Muay Thai Federation) current champion.
In boxing he has recently had title fights for the WBA, WBC and IBF. He trains hard and has a very classic style of fighting. We are proud to have him represent Bangkok Fight Lab in his continuing combat sporting career.
Kru Nam - Muay Thai Coach
39 year old Kru Nam, full name Pornpirum Nimma, Muay Thai name Bitpom Lougchowpawpaklong, started Muay Thai at age 15. He has fought 60 times, with 42 wins and 18 losses.
A humble, happy coach who has a great understanding of the different needs of his students. He teaches classic Muay Thai techniques and training methods but makes every class fun, perhaps putting a little less pressure on his students than our other trainers.
Amanda Cacciola — Kids BJJ Coach & Beginner No-Gi Coach
Amanda Cacciola is a BJJ Brown Belt under Morgan Perkins and one of the core coaches at Bangkok Fight Lab.
Amanda leads the Kids BJJ program, teaching children aged 6 and up on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. She also teaches the Beginner No-Gi grappling classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM.
Her coaching style is patient, technically precise, and focused on building genuine skill and confidence in her students — whether they are six years old on their first day of training, or adults taking their first steps in No-Gi grappling.
Emma Xiong - BJJ Coach
Xiong Yuxing, also known as Emma Xiong (often referenced also as Emma Xiong Y.X.), was the first female grappler from China to be awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which she received from the hands of the legendary Letícia Ribeiro in June 2017. Xiong Yuxing is also one of the fastest recorded athletes to achieve the rank of black belt, having taken her just over 3 years to reach the grade, doing so after two sequential IBJJF world titles in the lower belt divisions.
Xiong Yuxing is a BJJ coach at Bangkok Fight Lab, where she instructs the All Levels BJJ classes and the Kids Program. As a competitor, she has achieved significant success, including winning the IBJJF World Championship in 2016 (purple) and 2017 (brown) and the ASJJF Japan DUMAU Open in 2016 (absolute division, purple belt). She has also placed in various other competitions such as the AJP Abu Dhabi World Pro and IBJJF Asian Open. Xiong Yuxing's favorite position/technique is the triangle, and she competes in the Peso Galo (48,50 kg / 107.0 lbs) weight division.