Red Stallion Muaythai – Northcliff’s Premier Muaythai Gym
Founded in 2012 by Simon Rutte, our Northcliff-based Muaythai gym has built a strong reputation for developing skilled fighters and fostering both mental and physical strength. In 2023, Daniela Rotteglia, one of Simon’s top students, took over the gym, renaming it Red Stallion Muaythai while maintaining its legacy of excellence.
A professional Muaythai fighter, Daniela has competed in Thailand and represented South Africa internationally in 2020 and 2021. She is passionate about training students of all levels, ensuring beginners feel safe and supported while guiding amateurs and professionals to peak performance.
At Red Stallion Muaythai, discipline, self-confidence, and respect are just as important as physical conditioning. While Muaythai is about preparing for combat, it also teaches sportsmanship, humility, and unity—as former opponents stand together to represent South African Muaythai on the world stage.
Our fully equipped facility welcomes all, with beginners needing only a towel and bottled water to start their journey. Join us and experience the power, skill, and community of Red Stallion Muaythai.
ABOUT DANIELA
Daniela – Red Stallion Muaythai Head Coach & Champion Fighter
Daniela began her Muaythai journey in 2013 and has since risen to Professional status, competing at the highest level. With a strong connection to Simon Rutte, now based in Dubai, she has created international fight opportunities for Red Stallion’s amateur, pro-am, and professional fighters.
A Johannesburg native and Parktown Girls alumna, Daniela also holds a degree in Equine Science and has undergone intensive training in Masterton’s Method, a specialized chiropractic technique for horses.
Her impressive fight record includes:
2x South African National Muaythai Champion
Bronze Medalist at the 2024 IFMA World Muaythai Championships in Greece
With a passion for coaching and competition, Daniela is dedicated to developing elite Muaythai fighters at Red Stallion Muaythai in Northcliff, Johannesburg.
