Over 20 World Champions Created
Muay Thai, boxing and MMA under a 3-time world champion — for fighters, for fitness, for everyone. Your first class is free.
Meet the Founder
Kieran Keddle is a former 3-time world Muay Thai champion who held the UK No.1 ranking for eight straight years and made history as the first British fighter to compete at both Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums in Bangkok. Across 78 professional fights he built a reputation for elite striking and durability on stages from Thailand to Japan to Morocco.
Today he's ranked among the world's top 10 striking coaches, has developed 23 world champions, trained Idris Elba for the Discovery series Fighter, and founded Canada's leading pro Muay Thai promotion. Now he leads KK Academy across Alberta — bringing world-class striking to your doorstep.
A true mentor and champion of the sport who has profoundly impacted my life — his dedication to the right training for his students is unmatched.Quinn Wasylak — WBC Super Welterweight Champion
What You'll Train
Whether you're chasing a title or stepping in for the first time — no ego, no excuses, just real results.
The art of eight limbs, taught by a world champion. Technical striking from fundamentals to fight camp.
Sharp, explosive striking for competition or conditioning — the discipline that put Idris Elba in the ring.
Blend striking and grappling with coaches who've cornered pros in the UFC and ONE.
Beginner-friendly fundamentals through advanced rolls, led by belted competitors who love teaching.
Class Schedule
Morning, afternoon and evening sessions across three Alberta locations. Filter by discipline to find your class.
Times shown are representative. Book through your gym's portal for live availability.
The Corner Team
Decades of combined experience across striking, grappling and the fight game — in your corner from day one.
3-time world Muay Thai champion and UK No.1 for eight years — the first Brit to fight at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern.
Across 78 pro fights he competed worldwide before becoming a top-10 striking coach globally, developing 23 world champions and training Idris Elba on Discovery's Fighter. Founder of the Muay Thai World Cup, Canada's leading pro promotion.
A lifetime in martial arts across boxing, Muay Thai, boxing, judo, BJJ and MMA.
Barry has developed world, North American and national champions, and trained everyone from police and military to pro fighters and total beginners. His philosophy: everyone's welcome, no ego, no excuses — just real results.
Over 20 years in martial arts with a BJJ foundation and a well-rounded boxing, boxing and MMA game.
A core member of Canada's Shaved Bears Pro Team from 2015–2022, Wes trained daily alongside elite athletes and is known for technical precision, high fight IQ and developing strikers through detailed pad work.
A BJJ purple belt with over 10 years on the mats, focused on a welcoming, beginner-friendly room.
Training under Professor Tim Blanchard (Alavanca), Gary builds strong fundamentals at every student's own pace. His favourite moment? Watching a technique finally click during sparring.
Nearly two decades coaching, representing Team Canada in boxing and karate, and a BJJ brown belt champion.
A Master's in Law and training in sport psychology let Abrie coach beyond technique. Between 2021–2024 he developed 13 Canadian champions, including a world No.2 in BJJ — building resilient, focused athletes on and off the mat.
Find Us
Bragg Creek, Cochrane and Okotoks — choose your location and claim your free first class.
Unit 214, next to Powderhorn Saloon, 7 Balsam Ave, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0
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As Seen On Discovery
Kieran coached actor Idris Elba to a winning professional boxing debut at York Hall — a journey documented in the Discovery Channel series Idris Elba: Fighter. The same elite coaching is on the mat at every KK Academy.
Ready to Join?
Pick your location, walk in, and find out what world-class coaching feels like. No commitment — just show up.