Kaitlin tells Awakening, “I was 14 and was forced into martial arts by a (rightfully) concerned mother.”
Kaitlin Young’s Bio
Kaitlin Rose Young, (b. September 15, 1985) is a female fighter from Circle Pines, Minnesota, United States.
She started training in Taekwondo at the age of 14.
In April of 2016, it was announced that Kaitlin had joined Invicta FC as a matchmaker alongside Julie Kedzie. Kaitlin had previously fought for the promotion five times in her MMA career.
Personal Life
Kaitlin has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) under the NSCA.
Kaitlin Young’s Achievements
Muay Thai Titles
2017 / 2018 - TBA-SA Pro Light Welterweight Muay Thai World Champion | 140 lbs (1 defense)
2017 - TBA-SA Pro Super Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion | 137 lbs
2016 - WMO Muay Thai World Champion | 63.5kg
2016 - WAKO Pan American Champion | 65kg
2016 - Driller Promotions K1 Champion | 136 lbs
2007 - HOOKnSHOOT Grand Prix Champion
2007 - TBA-SA Amateur North American Lightweight Muay Thai Champion | 135 lbs
2004 - Senior National Taekwondo Championship Silver
2004 - US Taekwondo Open Bronze
2004 - Collegiate National Taekwondo Championship Bronze
MMA Awards
2012 - Invicta FC 1 / Fight of the Night (vs. Leslie Smith)
2008 - Gfight Summit | MMA Knockout of the Year
2008 - Gfight Summit | MMA Rookie of the Year