ABOUT US
A small but mighty warrior.
Our small centre is the best martial arts and fitness service in Tay Ho, Hanoi.
WHO ARE WE?
From humble beginnings of teaching martial arts in his local temple 15 years ago, owner and head coach Mai Ngoc Phu opened STAR in 2020 to share his passion and experience in martial arts with members and to build a team of like-minded professionals to support that vision.
We challenge the status quo of Hanoi fitness services by putting quality at the centre of everything we do. As the Vietnamese saying goes, “nhỏ mà có võ!”’ STAR may be small but we are mighty! We are one of the few independent fitness centers in Tay Ho and we are confident that we offer the most professional training in the area.
MEET OUR COACHES
HEAD COACH / OWNER: PHU
Phu began representing Vietnam in competitive Wing Chun, Karate, Nhat Nam and Krav Maga at 15 years old. Since then, he has accrued more than 15 years of experience training international martial arts students.
SPECIALISM
Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Self-Defense, Transformation
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese and English
COACH: MICKY
Mickey began his Jiu Jitsu journey in the USA in 2008, he has progressed through the ranks and has been teaching for several years. Currrently a Brown Belt and teaches his class under his affiliation with Bonobu Jiu Jitsu.
SPECIALISM
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
LANGUAGES
English
COACH: NANG
Nang has been a practitioner of Wing Chun martial arts for a decade and has worked as a personal trainer for more than 8 years. Tailored training to ensure top technique and efficiency. He creates a professional yet friendly atmosphere in his sessions.
SPECIALISM
Muay Thai, Boxing, Fitness, Strength Training
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese and English
COACH: DOM
An experienced coach and trainer with more than 8 years experience working with members from all around the world, Dom is well known for innovative training sessions and transformation results.
SPECIALISM
Muay Thai, Boxing, Strength Training, Transformation
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese and English
COACH: KIEN
Kien is an experienced Muay Thai, Boxing and Kickboxing Coach and Personal Trainer. An retired national competitor, Kien's infectious enthusiasm encourages incredible progress in just a few sessions under his expert guidance.
SPECIALISM
Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Fitness
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese and currently learning English
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to share our passion for martial arts, combat sports, and fitness with our community in a way that puts quality at the heart of everything we do.
01
PROFESSIONAL
Only working with professionally-licensed trainers with the experience and expertise required to deliver exceptional service.
02
WELCOMING
Creating a safe and welcoming environment that feels like a second home for every member of our community.
03
COMMUNITY
Fostering real relationships with our community to support each person’s unique goals and achievements.
04
FAIR
Offering a fair and transparent pricing structure that provides great value for our members.
05
ACCESSIBLE
Developing partnerships that make martial arts, and especially self-defense, accessible to all.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
RMIT University, Hanoi
On behalf of the RMIT Student Life Hanoi, I would like to thank you for working with us to make the first Self Defense Series happen. We highly appreciate your work that your team has provided our students and we received many good feedback from them!