Bill Thanel earned the rank of Kru in Muay Thai in 2015 under Ajarn Kevin Seaman (Smiling Tiger Muay Thai)
Bill has worked with amateur and pro fighters. He specializes in Pad Holding and teaches how to apply these techniques to sparring and self defense. He enjoys coaching and mentoring teens and has helped with local high school programs and woman's self defense.
Bill has taught Muay Thai at Balance Studios. He earned a Black Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Phil Migliarese (head instructor) of Team Balance Philadelphia.