Brian Erlenbach

Brian Erlenbach occupies a unique position on the Chicago MMA coaching staff as both an active Muay Thai and kickboxing competitor and the gym's Strength & Conditioning coach.

His Muay Thai training is rooted in the Sityodtong tradition — one of the most respected Muay Thai lineages in the world — and he has tested those skills in competition at multiple levels of the sport. That competitive experience informs every aspect of his coaching.

As the S&C coach, Brian brings an evidence-based approach to athletic development that complements the technical martial arts training at Chicago MMA. He understands how to build the physical qualities — strength, power, conditioning, mobility — that make martial artists more effective and resilient.

The integration of his Muay Thai coaching and S&C expertise gives Brian a holistic perspective on athlete development that is rare in martial arts coaching. Students who work with Brian don't just learn to strike better — they become better athletes overall.