Pierce Henson

Bio

Before combat sports, I played Basketball and competed in fencing in high school and college. I always wanted to learn striking but had never thrown a punch or a kick in my life until a friend told me about X3. Striking became my biggest obsession and within a year found myself sparring and training to compete alongside amateur and pro fighters, something I never imagined was possible, and I made it a years-long mission to become a coach in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Boxing. After five years of constant training, I believe combat sports, with Muay Thai being my absolute favorite, are unparalleled in their ability to instill confidence, physical fitness, toughness, a hard-working mindset, and fulfillment no matter what age.

As a trainer, I thrive on watching the mindset and skills of my students improve over weeks and months. Seeing students become faster, stronger, and more confident is an unmatched joy, alongside passing down all the invaluable knowledge my fellow coaches have instilled in me. I have also seen my own skills and knowledge of striking improve as I have taught, so in a way I learn from my students just as I teach them. There’s also a great sense of satisfaction in forming bonds with students, seeing them go on to compete, and noticing students are having fun in class while they are simultaneously exhausted.

X3 changed my life and helped me overcome my anxiety and depression. It is a great source of pride for me that I have the opportunity to enrich the lives of my students in the same way this gym has enriched mine.

Fun Fact about me: Outside of combat sports, I have a deep love for music! I have been playing Piano, Guitar, and Flute for almost twenty years and love to collect instruments.