Head Striking Coach | Two-Time IKF National Champion
Kyle “The Designated Hitter” McElroy is the Head Striking Coach at 3D Martial Arts.
With nearly 30 years of martial arts experience and more than 20 years of coaching experience, Kyle brings an extensive background in kickboxing, Muay Thai, and developing competitive strikers.
Competitive Career
Kyle began training in 1996 and entered his first kickboxing competition in 1997.
Over the following years, he established himself as an accomplished competitor, earning numerous championship titles and representing Team USA.
His accomplishments include:
- 1998 Illinois State TBC Champion
- 1999 IFF Regional Champion
- 2000 IKF National Champion
- 2000 Team USA Member
- 2001 IKF National Champion
- 2002 Professional Kickboxing Debut
- 2005 IKF Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Adamson
- 2018 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2018 Kickboxing Instructor of the Year
Over Two Decades of Coaching Experience
Kyle has dedicated much of his career to helping students and fighters develop their striking abilities.
His coaching emphasizes strong fundamentals, proper technique, effective movement, defense, and the ability to apply those skills in training and competition.
Muay Thai at 3D Martial Arts
As Head Striking Coach, Kyle leads the Muay Thai program at 3D Martial Arts, working with complete beginners, recreational students, and competitive fighters.
Whether you’re learning to throw your first punch or preparing for your next fight, Kyle brings the experience and knowledge to help you improve.
In 2000, Kyle was selected as a member of Team USA. He made his professional debut in 2002 and went on to compete in several memorable bouts, including his 2005 match against Brandon Adamson, which was recognized as the IKF Fight of the Year.
Kyle’s impact on martial arts extends far beyond his own competitive career. After more than two decades of developing students and fighters, he was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018 and received the Kickboxing Coach of the Year award.
Kyle now serves as the Head Striking Coach at 3D Martial Arts, where he leads the Muay Thai and striking program. His goal is to help every student to build strong fundamentals, confidence, discipline, and high-level striking skills from complete beginners to experienced competitors.