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Kennedy LaBute

Striking & Combatives Coach – Honey Badger Muay Thai & BJJ

Focus: Muay Thai | Karate | Wrestling Basics


Kennedy brings over 18 years of martial arts experience and a deep understanding of striking, movement, and foundational wrestling to her role as a Striking and Combatives Coach at Honey Badger Muay Thai & BJJ.


A 2nd-degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate, an active Muay Thai athlete, and a former OUA varsity wrestler with Brock University, Kennedy specializes in teaching well-rounded stand-up skills with a strong emphasis on wrestling basics—a vital but often overlooked part of modern striking and self-defense training.


Her ability to break down technique and connect with students across all experience levels has made her an essential part of the academy’s success—especially in youth development, beginner striking, and female-led instruction.

Credentials

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt – Isshinryu Karate
  • Green-White Armband – Dragon Leg Muay Thai
  • Former OUA Varsity Wrestler – Brock University
  • Silver Medalist Worlds IKF 2019
  • Michigan State Kickboxing Champion (2011–2012)

Focus

Technical Striking (Muay Thai & Karate)


Wrestling Fundamentals for Strikers


Entry-Level Combatives & Defensive Tactics

High-Level Training Background

American Top Team – Coconut Creek, FL
Coaches: Mike Brown, Dustin Poirier


Warrior Way Muay Thai Legends – Detroit, MI
Coaches: Samart Payakaroon, Saekson Janjira, Matee Jedeepitak


Final Round MMA – Ann Arbor, MI
Coaches: Jongsanan “Woodenman” Fairtex, Kaensak Sor Ploenjit (Lumpinee Champions)


HTA Lakeshore – Guest Coach: Jean-Charles Skarbowsky (GSP’s, Jon Jones  Muay Thai Coach)


Kennedy’s coaching reflects the core philosophy of Honey Badger Muay Thai & BJJ: discipline-driven training, real-world readiness, and technical excellence across all ranges of stand-up combat.

Sean LaButeMike Van VlietCindy KailikJaden Major

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