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30 days to the event
Valor
08 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 14:00
Sandton, 42 Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, Sandton, 2055, South Africa
K1
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30 days to the event
KNOCKOUT NATION 5
08 Nov 2025, 17:00 – 22:00
Picolinos, Rustic Timbers Garden Centre, 42 Witkoppen Rd, Fourways, Sandton, 2055, South Africa
Step into the heart of Muaythai at Knockout Nation 5 - where warriors rise, legends are born and every strike tells a story. Be there to feel the adrenaline, the passion, and the knockout moments that define champions.
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Kru David Spagnolo

“Knock down seven times, stand up eight.”

Biography

David Spagnolo has been dedicated to martial arts and combat sports since 1974. Training under the influential Shihan Stuart Booth, he earned his 3rd Dan in Goju Ryu Karate, developing a strong technical foundation and discovering his passion for teaching early in his journey. His love for combat sports led him to Muay Thai, where he mastered the art and earned prestigious certifications.

Most recently, David achieved Khan 10 in Thailand at the Kru Muaythai Association, training at Luktupfah Muaythai & Muay Boran under Senior Grand Master Chinawut Sirisompan. He also served as a referee at the WMO World Championships in Thailand, proudly representing South Africa on the global stage.

Achievements

■ 3rd Dan in Goju Ryu Karate under Shihan Stuart Booth

■ Khan 10 (Muay Thai Technical Rank) — earned at Kru Muaythai Association, Luktupfah Muaythai & Muay Boran under Senior Grand Master Chinawut Sirisompan

■ Referee at the WMO World Championships in Thailand

■ Sanctioned Elite Muay Thai with W.M.O. (World Muaythai Organization)

■ Sanctioned Elite Muay Thai with WKU K1 SA for Kickboxing

Leadership Roles

■ President – Knockout Nation: Prestigious Muaythai boxing promotion hosting top-class events and creating opportunities for athletes to compete at the highest level.

■ President – Valor: K1 Kickboxing promotion sanctioned by WKU K1 SA, promoting elite-level K1 events and supporting the growth of kickboxing in South Africa.

Teaching Philosophy

As head instructor at Elite Muay Thai Baron, David has cultivated a family-oriented gym culture where everyone supports and inspires one another. Whether students are preparing for competition or simply seeking personal growth, David is passionate about unlocking each individual’s potential through the power, discipline, and respect that Muay Thai instills. paragraph.