Eddie Cha
Professional MMA Team Striking Coach
Lead striking coach for the Fight Ready professional MMA team. Kickboxing and Muay Thai expertise.
About Eddie
Eddie Cha is the lead striking coach for the Fight Ready professional MMA team. He brings high-level kickboxing and Muay Thai expertise to fighters and members at every level. His striking program forms the foundation of the team's stand-up game.
Eddie's reputation is built on precision. He breaks down striking technique into the smallest fundamentals and builds students up from there. Pros and beginners alike benefit from his methodical, technique-first approach.
What Eddie Teaches
Kickboxing for MMA
Eddie's kickboxing curriculum is designed for both pure kickboxers and MMA fighters who need stand-up game. He covers stance, footwork, kicks, knees, and combinations.
Muay Thai Technique
Traditional Muay Thai with the eight limbs: hands, elbows, knees, and shins. Eddie teaches the discipline as the art of eight limbs, not a watered-down version.
Striking for the Pro Team
Eddie game-plans the striking side of every pro fight, working in lockstep with Santino on overall strategy. Pros build their stand-up under Eddie's eye.
Eddie's Coaching Philosophy
Eddie believes striking is built one position at a time. Stance first. Then footwork. Then hand position. Then strikes. Then combinations. Then defense. He rejects shortcuts and teaches students to value the small details that separate striking that works from striking that looks good in shadowboxing but fails under pressure.
His coaching is patient but unflinching. Students who want to learn kickboxing the right way thrive with Eddie. Students looking for cardio kickboxing in disguise typically move to a different class.
Our Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
From the very first class, the coaches made it fun, energetic, and super welcoming. My children come out of every session sweaty, smiling, and more confident than ever. They’ve built real skills, better focus, and tons of discipline, all while having a blast. The atmosphere is positive and family-friendly, with instructors who clearly care about the kids’ growth both on and off the mat.
If you’re looking for kickboxing that actually engages your children and delivers results, this is the place. Highly recommend!
- Sunshine State
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The best coaches! The best fighters 💪💪💪
- Adam Makarov
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The best place to become a high level fighter!
- Maks Savytskyi
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Coach Bobby is the best you can get. My girls love going to his classes—they actually cheer when I tell them it’s kickboxing day! They’re little, but Coach Bobby makes it fun while still helping them learn and build skills. I highly recommend his classes.
- Isha Bhavnani
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Love this gym!!!! Very big and so much mat space. Got all my buddy’s to come here. No matter if you want high level grappling or kickboxing this is the gym to go too.
- Trey Jackson
Train With Eddie
Eddie leads classes at Fight Ready throughout the week. The full schedule is available on our schedule page. Most students train with multiple coaches across the program, but Eddie brings specific expertise that students value highly.
Private lessons are available for students who want focused one-on-one work. Private lessons go deeper on specific techniques, address individual weaknesses, and accelerate progress for committed students.
Eddie's Training Tips
Keep Your Hands Up
Nothing else matters if your hands drop. The single most common mistake in striking is dropping your hands. Every drill builds the habit of keeping them where they need to be.
Footwork First
Your strikes are only as good as the footwork that delivers them. Spend time on footwork every session. It pays back tenfold.
Combinations Over Single Strikes
Single strikes rarely land cleanly against a trained opponent. Two-strike and three-strike combinations open the door. Train in combinations from day one.
FAQ About Eddie
Does Eddie teach kickboxing or Muay Thai?
Both. Eddie's kickboxing curriculum draws from Muay Thai traditions.
Can beginners take Eddie's classes?
Yes. Eddie teaches fundamentals classes for total beginners.
Does Eddie do private lessons?
Yes. Private striking lessons are available by appointment.
Train With Eddie At Fight Ready
Your first class is free. Show up, meet Eddie in person, and see why students train with the Fight Ready coaching staff.