Daneya Anthony Mayid | Founder
Martial Arts as a way of life
Has over 30 years of Martial Arts experience in many different styles. He began his training at six-years-old in US Black Cat Kenpo. After receiving his black belt, he began to delve into other forms of martial arts such as Sanucus Ryu Jujutsu, American style kickboxing and Filipino stick fighting. When he relocated to Los Angeles in 2005 he began studying mixed martial arts and specializing in Muay Thai. Since then, he has coached and trained many amateur and professional fighters to titles and victories all over the country, while continuing to specialize in teaching other forms of martial arts to all ages.
-Team USA Coach (WBC Amazing Muay Thai Festival held at Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand 2024)
-5th Degree Black Belt in US Black Cat Kenpo (mixed martial art including Kenpo, Tae kwon do, Aikido, Hapkido, and Collegiate Wrestling 2012)
-4th Degree Black Belt in Arjukenpo (mixed martial arts system including Arnis, Hawaiin Kenpo, Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jujitsu 2010)
Black Sash in Kickboxing (2010)
Kru Certification in the Art of Muay Thai under “Muay Thai School USA” (2009)
Outstanding Service in Martial Arts (2005)
Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Excellence in Teaching (2003)
Multiple Time Grand Championships USBCK tournaments
Over 50 1st place victories competing in Kata, Sparring, and Full Contact “Bout” Fighting from 1991-2008 in both local competition and on the national circuit.
1st Degree Black Belt in Black Cat Kenpo (1994)
Student of the Year (1992)
“There is no best way, but there is a way”
Shi Yeng Hi (Shaolin Monk)
Testimonials
“Dan Mayid is an excellent Martial Artist-Kickboxer and I give him my highest recommendation for his new school. Since we have been friends for over 16 years, I can say, based on experience, that any student who wishes to seriously study the Martial Arts, can and will benefit from his teaching. I look forward to meeting and training with all Dan's students!”
-Don “The Dragon” Wilson, 11 Time Kickboxing World Champion and Martial Arts Living Legend
'“Muay Thai is life. What you learn here will serve you anywhere, doing anything, with anyone. Kru Dan is a teacher, an artist, a friend. You'll never have a better learning experience... or more fun”
— Robert Guza, Muay Thai practitioner since 2016
Mayid Martial Arts has one of the best martial artist I know to have led me to winning championships through inspiration and discipline. Master Kru Dan Mayid is a passionate martial artist and father who loves teaching children of all ages and adults in all phases of their lives! He will bring out the best in you mentally and physically giving you the confidence needed to apply to any aspect of your life whether in the workplace or personal life. Mayid Martial Arts is a place of character, courage, respect, and love for families and individuals of all ages to grow their knowledge in martial arts and have fun along the way by meeting people of all cultures that unite as one when training at Mayid Martial Arts. I look forward to continue my training with Kru Dan along with my family and know you will only enhance your leadership and teaming skills at Mayid Martial Arts that will empower you to live a healthier lifestyle!
- Ana Flores, MS
California Strawweight Champion
IAMTF Flyweight California Champion
I have been actively training and teaching in the arts for the majority of my life. Every once in a while you run across someone extra special that not only is an amazing practitioner but an equally amazing teacher that turns out equally amazing students and fighters.
Whether you call him Sensei, Master or Kru you surely know what I'm referring to because Dan Mayid is without a doubt that person.
Having known Dan first as a fellow student then training partner and now even on an entirely different coast someone I consider a brother for many years. Any one that is lucky enough to cross paths with him in any capacity is a lucky person. Train or hang with him once and you will know what I mean.
—Master Carl Beams, 6th Degree Black Belt and 2007 WKA Welterweight Full Contact Tri-State Champion
“We’ve been part of Kru Dan’s gym family for over 7 years now. It all began when I was in the search for the right martial arts classes for my son who was 6yrs old at the time, then my daughter and I also joined a few years after. We were looking for a place that would provide true and authentic Muay Thai training, strengthen confidence level and self esteem. Kru Dan and his team exceeded all my expectations. From day one I noticed his love and passion in the art of eight limbs. His teaching skills are beyond what I imagined. He makes all his classes fun, individualizes each person’s needs (child and adult), gets to know them on a deeper level and insures a safe environment for all involved including parents and families who choose to observe. Our experience has been nothing but exceptional and I feel blessed to have found such a talented individual who always puts his students needs first!”
— Sona Getik, Nak Muay and Mother of a Nak Muay Family
Watching Daniel grow up with the martial arts, I remember Daniel not just for his physical talent but also his mindset. From a very young age, Daniel possessed a level of maturity and wisdom well beyond his years. His self discipline, persistence, clear-thinking, and determination are constants in his journey to becoming a master in the martial arts. Anyone who is lucky enough to learn the martial arts from Daniel will also experience the mentoring and leadership of a great role model.
— Arnold Lau 5th Degree Black Belt
