• Owner of Renegade Roots Thai Boxing Club in Atlanta, GA • Started dreaming of opening a Muay Thai gym in 2020 and it came to fruition in 2025. • Started training Muay Thai at age 40 and competed at 40 & 42.
• FIRMLY believes that Muay Thai is for EVERYONE.
• Favorite Strike: All of them.
fun fact
Catherine has a Masters Degree from NYU in Visual Culture Costume Studies and has worked in museums as well as film and television.
Steven Ward
Muay Thai, Combat Conditioning & Heavy Bag/Kickboxing
• 10 years of personal training experience • 15 years of Muay Thai experience • Favorite Strike: Liver Hook!
• Training and competing in pro Muay Thai in Thailand built his confidence, resilience, and strength, and now he strives to bring that same transformation to members at Renegade Roots!
fun fact
Steven was on a Thai Reality show about being an action star… but plot twist, he's still mostly just annoying.
Marshall Moore
Muay Thai & Heavy Bag/Kickboxing
• 11 years of Muay Thai experience • Favorite Strike: Rear Round Knee! • Marshall loves educating students not only on proper Muay Thai techniques, but the principles behind them—teaching not just how to throw a particular combination, but the strategy underpinning it.
fun fact
Marshall is an award-winning fantasy writer. his debut novel ‘the henchperson’s guide to unionizing’ will be out fall 2026 from bantam books
Sydney Mauceri
Heavy Bag/Kickboxing
• 4 years of Muay Thai experience • Favorite Strike: HELLBOWS BABY!!! • Her goal as a coach is to help you find your new favorite way to move your body, whether that’s on the bag, the mat, or in the weight room.
fun fact
Sydney once appeared on cartoon network when she was a kid!
Devin Truesdail
Muay Thai & Heavy Bag/Kickboxing
• 20 years of personal experience in Western Boxing and Muay Thai. • 10+ years of coaching experience. • Favorite Strike: Nice Big Ol’ Tomahawk Elbow! • Enjoys coaching people of all skill levels and walks of life.
fun fact
Devin has an unnaturally long wingspan for his height and body type that makes it easier to punch stuff from a distance!
Marlee Cox
Combat Conditioning
• NASM-certified for 5 years. • Favorite Exercises: Box Jumps & Chest Press! • Marlee has a passion for helping people feel strong, confident, and capable in their bodies. As a lifelong athlete, she values movement not just for physical health, but for the sense of community it creates.
fun fact
Marlee is also an artist and printmaker who enjoys spending time outdoors, and catching live music.
Jonah Smith
Muay Thai Fundamentals & Fitness
• 4 years of Muay Thai experience
• Favorite Strike: Lead Teep to the Face!
• Jonah has an undying passion for the art of Muay Thai and is an active amateur fighter.
fun fact
Jonah will be graduating may 2026 from morehouse college
