Gianna Smith
Gianna began her Muay Thai practice in 2012 at Five Points Academy. Within just nine months, she stepped into the ring for her first fight and became fully immersed in the art. To refine her craft, she has traveled and trained extensively across Thailand at world-renowned gyms, including Sitjaopho, Sitsongpeenong, Revolution Phuket, and FA Group.
Over the course of 20+ fights, Gianna earned a reputation as a highly technical competitor and secured numerous titles. Her accolades include:
2017 IFMA Pan-Am Gold Medalist (Representing USMF Team USA)
2017 USMTO-East A-Class Champion
2016 Victory Combat Sports Champion
2015 USKA Champion
2014 USKA Champion
2013 TBA World Expo B-Class Gold Medalist
Transition to Coaching
As her competitive career began to wind down due to injuries, Gianna turned her focus toward coaching. She draws from her deep well of ring experience to break down complex techniques for both beginners and advanced students. Having started Muay Thai later than many of her peers, she possesses a unique understanding of the beginner's learning curve while maintaining the technical nuances required to compete on the world stage.
Always seeking new challenges, Gianna began her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 2018; she is currently a Blue Belt with multiple tournament victories. She is also a StrongFirst Barbell Certified Instructor, bringing a comprehensive understanding of strength and conditioning to her students.
