Why Elite?
Elite Kickboxing Gym
Welcome to EKG, North County's premier Muay Thai gym, where an expert coach with more than 20 years of combined experience in teaching and professional fighting lead the way. Our gym fosters a family-friendly environment, welcoming students of all skill levels. Whether your goal is weight loss, competitive fighting, joining a supportive community, or discovering a healthy new hobby, EKG is your destination for personal achievement and growth in Muay Thai.
Physical Fitness
Elite Kickboxing Gym's members have different fitness goals- our class are designed to ensure you meet and exceed those goals while learning the art of eight limbs in a supportive environment, fueled by an even more supportive community of people just like you.
Competitive Fighting
Interested in stepping in the ring? As one of the most active fight gyms in North County San Diego, Elite Kickboxing Gym is in your corner from day one students to professional athletes.
Supportive Community
Muay Thai truly brings athletes together and our community is no exception! We welcome all levels of athletes and hobbyists creating bonds that last a lifetime.
Coaches
Head Coach / Owner Ahmad Ibrahim
Owner & Head Coach of Elite Kickboxing Gym. 2nd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and former professional Muay Thai fighter (2016–2024).
WBC National Champion, Freedom Fighter Promotions World Champion, Team USA representative, and multi-time international medalist. Competed and won across top events worldwide, including appearances at Madison Square Garden and Glory Kickboxing.
Over his career, he earned 18+ amateur and professional titles, including WKA gold medals and IFMA gold and bronze medals.
Now leads Elite Kickboxing Gym, bringing world-level experience to developing disciplined, high-performance fighters.
Assistant Coaches
Assistant Coach Marisol Hernandez
Assistant Youth Coach Madelyn Kaufman
Assistant Youth Coach Madelyn Kaufman
6-time Muay Thai champion with multiple USMTO & IKF titles. Competes actively and helps develop new fighters at Elite.
Assistant Youth Coach Madelyn Kaufman
Assistant Youth Coach Madelyn Kaufman
Assistant Youth Coach Madelyn Kaufman
6-time champion and USA team member with national and international gold medals. Trains and mentors at Elite.
Assistant Youth Coach Omar Gracia
Assistant Youth Coach Madelyn Kaufman
Assistant Youth Coach Omar Gracia
Muay Thai fighter with 4 years of experience and multiple USMTO titles. Focused on competing and coaching younger athletes.
Assistant Coach Jin D. O'donoghue
Assistant Youth Coach Madelyn Kaufman
Assistant Youth Coach Omar Gracia
Rising champion with USMTO C & B-Class titles. Building toward national-level competition while supporting teammates.