General Info

Specialties The martial art that is taught at Janjira Fitness is a mixture of Muay Thai, the combat sport from Thailand, kickboxing from Japan, and American boxing. Our programs include high intensity cardiovascular workouts which include stretching, breathing, focus, and conditioning for all our members. Our style includes the art of eight limbs which includes hand, feet, elbow, and knee combinations as part of our curriculum. Our philosophy is to learn all the same basics and philosophies of a world champion from the beginning. Doesn't matter whether you're a kid or an adult, come and experience the heat and burn calories with the best in the business. First-timers, come and experience a free class and train with professional Coach Victor Alvarez, and BCBC State Champion Kevin Gonzalez all mentored by legendary trainer and manager Coach David Krapes. Origin Story In 2011, Janjira Fitness was formerly known as Where Champions Are Made and was founded by 12-Time Welterweight World Champion Hector Pena "The Aztec Warrior." In 2015, he passed away and his legacy was continued by legends' fighter trainer Coach David Krapes and partner Rob Harper of Harper's Bar and Grill. They rebranded the gym to Janjira Fitness and kept "Where Champions Are Made" as the motto. The name "Janjira" is synonymous with the legendary Thai fighter from Thailand, Saekson Janjira, who David had worked closely with and helped train. Saekson operates his business today in Dallas, Texas. Today, we continue the legacy by mentoring our students under the philosophies of Muay Thai and kickboxing. We believe that all students should learn the discipline of The Art of Eight Limbs (Muay Thai), Urquidez kickboxing, and boxing to have a well-rounded off stand up martial art. The Team David Krapes Known as the "Trainer of Champions" Legendary trainer, coach, and manager, David Krapes has been a Muay Thai and Kickboxing pioneer since the 1980s. He has helped train and manage the careers of many professional and amateur fighters such as legendary Thai fighter and 6-time Lightweight World Champion Saekson Janjira, 12-time World Champion Hector "The Aztec Warrior" Pena, Women's ISKA World Super-lightweight Champion Fredia "The Cheetah" Gibbs, 11-Time World Champion and K-1 Heavyweight Champion Rick "The Jet" Roufas, 7-time World Champion "Hard As Steel" Danny Steele, Middle North American WKA Champion Efrin Conterras, WKA Light-Heavyweight Amateur Champion Edgar Fierro, #1 World Middleweight Contender of The World 1991 Mike "Colbra" Cole, Muay Thai Amateur Heavyweight Contender Chase Greenwood (12 wins - 0 losses), Joe Tushnik (8 KOs - 0 Losses), Mixed Martial Artist Amir Rahnavardi, BCBC State Champion Kevin Gonzalez, and upcoming professional fighter Victor Alvarez. Victor Alvarez Victor Alvarez a young skillful fighter from the San Fernando Valley. He was raised in Foster Care system throughout his youth and teenage years while taking care of his three younger siblings. While growing up, Victor found a way to let go of his anger by competing in backyard brawls. He got paid to fight opponents that out-weighed him by 150 to 200 lbs. In 2006, Victor met Coach David Krapes who is a professional Muay Thai trainer in the San Fernando Valley. Seeing Victor's fights on Youtube impressed David; he inspired Victor to train professionally. Today, Victor has a Muay Thai fight record of 16 wins - 6 loss and a record of 4 wins - 2 loss in MMA. Promoters Dennis Warner of WCK with Fox networks and Fight Promoter One Kick Nick Blongren from Las Vegas, Nevada romance Victor's fight career. Victor is on his way to being one of the top professional fighters in the class weight of 140 lbs to 147 lbs. While waiting for his opportunity to move up a level in the professional market, Victor helps his Coach David Krapes train his students at Janjira Fitness, a gy...