Coaches
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ROBBIE COLE
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Born and raised in Birmingham, England, Robbie is the co-owner and head coach of 3 Lions Muay Thai. A seasoned fighter with 15 years of fight experience, Robbie earned the WMTO Midland Area Championship at age 27 and holds a professional record of 7 wins and 2 losses across 9 fights.
After retiring from competition, Robbie launched his coaching journey in Chicago, starting with 14 amateur fighters who went on to win numerous titles. Over the years, his coaching career has grown to include 9 professional fighters and more than 50 amateurs. His passion for developing athletes brought him and his family to Colorado Springs, where—after four years of coaching near Denver—he founded 3 Lions Muay Thai to create a home for authentic, high-level training.
With over 35 years of experience in both the ring and the gym, Coach Robbie is dedicated to building fighters, fostering community, and passing on the art of Muay Thai.
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JAKE BURTON
KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI COACH
Jake began his Muay Thai journey in 2017 at Easton Training Center, where he quickly developed a deep passion for the art and discipline of Thai boxing. Over the years, he’s tested his skills in multiple competitions, including three smokers, one MDL event, 5280, and most recently, the Colorado State Tournament.
Dedicated to continual growth, Jake has traveled to both Tulum and Thailand to train and refine his technique under experienced fighters and coaches. His time abroad strengthened not only his technical ability but also his appreciation for the cultural roots of Muay Thai.
At 3 Lions, Coach Jake brings a fighter’s perspective with vigorous technical and encouraging coaching style—focused on helping students build confidence, skill, and respect through every round.
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SEAN ROONEY
KICKBOXING COACH
Born and raised outside Philadelphia, Sean began training Muay Thai in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2018 and quickly developed a passion for the sport. Since then, he has built an amateur record of 2–2–1, competing at the 2019 TBA Classic and most recently at the 2026 Colorado ISKA State Tournament.
Sean’s Muay Thai journey has taken him from Madison to the Baltimore/DC area and internationally to Costa Rica and Peru, giving him the opportunity to train in different environments and learn from a variety of coaches and styles. He found his home at 3 Lions Muay Thai in January 2025 and joined the coaching team in August 2026.
An engineer by profession, Sean is naturally drawn to the technical layers of Muay Thai - the angles, timing, strategy, and small adjustments that can completely change a technique. His coaching style reflects that same mindset: precise, curious, and focused on helping students understand not only how to execute a technique, but why it works.
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BRITTANY MEDINA
MUAY THAI COACH
Coach Brittany is a dedicated Muay Thai fighter and coach who began her journey in 2021. With a fight record of 4–5, and holding the 2024 WKA Women’s Muay Thai National Title, she brings firsthand experience, passion, and grit to every session. Brittany has trained been refining her technique and fight IQ across multiple countries — from training in Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala to Ireland and throughout the United States. Her coaching style emphasizes technical precision, discipline, and the heart of traditional Muay Thai.
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EMILIA COLON
KICKBOXING COACH
Coach Emi began her Muay Thai journey in Tampa, Florida in 2021 with no prior experience. What started as a new challenge quickly became a deep passion for pushing both her mind and body to grow. Within a year, her dedication led her to step into the ring for her first amateur fight in December 2022.
Through training, Emi discovered the values of discipline, loyalty, and commitment to a single goal. After relocating to Colorado Springs in 2023, she searched for a traditional Muay Thai gym and found her home at 3 Lions Muay Thai. Under the guidance of Coach Robbie, she reignited her love for the sport and continues to refine her skills as both a student and a coach.
In addition to her Muay Thai experience, Emi is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and enjoys integrating yoga expertise into her training.