About us. 

Pitbull Barbell Muay Thai & boxing 

Coach Rob Genet 

Welcome to Pitbull Barbell Muay Thai & Boxing I’m the founder and lead trainer, Rob Genet I have a extensive background in the U.S. military, where he served as a Marine and Navy deep sea dive student for a combined five years.

While stationed in Hawaii, I attended the Marine Combat Water Survival School, where he was able to become an open water rescue lifeguard. This experience sparked my interest in physical fitness, and i began exploring mixed martial arts with the local Hawaiian lifeguards.

In 2000, the Marine Corps opened up Reconnaissance training to any MOS, and i did the old Force Recon indoc for 4th Force. From here I was ultimately chosen to enter the Recon Indoctrination Program (RIP) at First Force Reconnaissance Company in Los Flores, where I spent a year in the rigorous training program. 

After leaving the Marine Corps, I decided to join the U.S. Navy to become a deep-sea diver student. Unfortunately, due to a medical condition resulting from a fall,  I was discharged a year later, ending my service to my country after five years.

Today, I coach and bring my military training and passion for physical fitness to Pitbull Barbell Muay Thai & Boxing, where I work to help individuals achieve their martial art and fitness. With me as your trainer, you can expect a challenging and rewarding experience that will push you to your limits and help you achieve your best self.

Thank you for considering Pitbull Barbell Muay Thai & boxing, We look forward to helping you achieve your fitness goals

My training background and experience. 

After serving my country, I returned to western New York in search of work. I found myself working as a bouncer in the infamous Chippewa club district, which led me to start training in MMA, boxing, and wrestling. I became one of the original students at WNY MMA, and I also began training at Lackawanna boxing gym under the late Angel Ortiz, who was a Sifu in Jkd and kali under Dan Inosanto and an accomplished boxer from New York City.

Angel became a father figure to me and expanded my knowledge from military combatives to boxing and Muay Thai. I also trained under the legendary Native American Muay Thai coach Stone Horse at WNY MMA. From 2003 to 2009, I trained to become a pro MMA fighter and was working towards my pro debut as a boxer. I spent many years as a paid sparring partner, gaining valuable experience.

In 2010, I moved to Texas and took a break from professional fighting. However, in 2016, I returned to the scene and earned my blue belt in GI Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the legendary Carlos Machado. I also got my purple belt at Sharpen Iron Academy and competed several times as an ultra-heavy competitor. I became an assistant coach for the grappling team at MCSweeney Martial Arts, which helped MMA fighters and Jiu-Jitsu teams.

I have been a strength and conditioning coach for numerous boxers, MMA fighters, and grapplers at Pitbull Barbell. In January 2023, I decided to expand the services at Pitbull Barbell to include one-on-one training in Muay Thai, boxing, and combatives, carrying on the name and teachings of my late instructor Angel Ortiz.

I am excited to help beginners and intermediate students reach their full potential, and I invite you to come to our gym and train with us. 

Coach 

Rob Genet 

My favorite client story

All my clients are rockstars and family to us at Pitbull barbell Muay Thai & Boxing.

My favorite exercise

Heavy bag work. Fun, and a great workout to burn calories