Paulo Tocha is a Mixed Martial Arts Trainer he offers MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Fitness, and Pro Training in Holllywood Ca. His classes are taught in a friendly environment in Holllywood where he values, skill, smarts and sportsmanship over strength or brutality. Members can expect a great workout, and look forward to acquiring valuable skills that will benefit all areas of life.

Paulo Tocha values the "Art" in Mixed Martial Arts and look forward to offering you the ultimate workout experience.

Paulo Tocha, the original and only foreigner to be allowed to fight and teach under Sor. thanikul's name,  -  nicknamed "LEMB" in 1985 after becoming the first Westerner to fight and win in China.

Tocha is now a trainer and advisor of many champions, both Thai and foreigners and is  the first and most respected and authorized Sor. thanikul representative in California, USA, and the world , his experience as a former fighter for Sor. thanikul in Bangkok, Thailand and Internationally, allows him to travel Internationally as a Muay thai spokesman.

Tocha has worked as a technical advisor in Hollywood for major studios in film, television and many independent film companies. He continues to contribute as a writer to various martial arts publications.

As a Hollywood actor, Tocha continues his  career with a extensive resume, in both Film and TV,  (having worked with 5 Oscar winners), as well as  a  New York Film Festival Award in 1999, and various awards   related to Muay thai.  

Presently, Paulo is considered as one of the most knowledgeable ambassadors and voices to Muay thai worldwide by the Thai Authorities. Paulo is called by the Thai Muay thai Nation, "A serious power trainer with great technical skills, the heart, passion and soul of the Muay thai warrior."

Trainer of International Muay thai Champions & MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighters.

Paulo's Credentials:

• Senior Vice President of United States Muay Thai Association since 1993
• Judge/Referee for the World Muay thai Council, Bangkok, Thailand
• MMA Referee, Nevada State Athletic Commission
• Official Representative in the USA for Sor. thanikul Gym Bangkok, Thailand since 1986
• Started Muay thai in 1983 under the " Hong Kong Free Fighting Organization" - FUTAK GYM/ Sor. thanikul camp -Assoc., first as a amateur and then professional
• In 1977, Paulo was chosen and selected out of hundreds of applicants to start training in Western Boxing [AM/ PRO] under World Famous " WILLIE TOWELL
  
• "Trainer Of World Champions" in SOUTH AFRICA

Team Tocha is based in Los angeles, Hollywood CA