Meet the Hurto Gym Coaches
Experience. Integrity. Real coaching.
At Hurto Gym, coaching is taken seriously. Every coach on our team is here to help you move better, train smarter, and build confidence – inside and outside the gym.
Rob Horrocks
Head Coach | Owner | Muay Thai & Combat Performance
Rob is the founder of Hurto Gym and has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, alongside an extensive competitive background in combat sports. His career includes elite-level training, professional competition, and decades spent coaching athletes across all levels.
Rob’s fight and coaching experience includes:
• King in the Ring NZ 8 man tournament Champion — one of New Zealand’s most prestigious Championship titles
• Fighting at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, widely regarded as the pinnacle venue of Muay Thai
• Professional competition in Muay Thai, kickboxing & boxing
• Coaching fighters to national and international competition
Rob’s coaching blends real fight experience with structured, progressive training, focusing on technical development, strength, and building genuine confidence in and out of the ring.
Insta @RobHorrocks / @HurtoGym
Rishon “Hooligan” Harris
Strength, Boxing & Combat Performance Coach
Rishon is a passionate pro fighter and coach with extensive experience across multiple striking disciplines. Her career includes:
• Professional experience in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and boxing
• 15+ years of martial arts training and competition
• Coaching athletes in striking, conditioning, and performance
• High-energy, technique-forward sessions that build strong fundamentals
Rishon’s coaching style is no-nonsense, empowering, and consistency-driven — ideal for anyone serious about technical skill and athletic development.
Insta @Hooligan_harris
Jules Vassalos
Movement, Strength & Combat Coach
Jules is a competitive athlete and coach with a strong record in both boxing and Muay Thai:
• 8 undefeated fights across boxing and Muay Thai competition
• 5-0 Boxing Record — South Island Amateur Golden Gloves Champion
• 3-0 Muay Thai competitive record
• Strength & Mobility coach
Jules brings functional strength and athleticism into every session, helping clients build real-world capability and feel strong in how they move.
Insta @State_of_flownz
Callum Clothier
Combat Coach & Athlete
Callum is a dedicated combat athlete and technical coach who infuses his training with fight-ready skill and athletic development. A competitor with ring experience, Callum excels in striking fundamentals and conditioning, building confidence through structured practice.
Focus areas:
• Muay Thai & striking fundamentals
• Combative conditioning
• Fight camp support & preparation
• Technical refinement & competitive mindset
Insta @callum.clothier
Our Coaching Philosophy
We believe training should:
• Improve your life, not consume it
• Build confidence, not intimidation
• Be challenging yet sustainable
• Be coached — not just supervised
No ego. Just real coaching with real outcomes.
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