Bonjour mon petite pupperoo’s. Glad you’re reading this. We are currently one quarter of a ways in to a couple of long busy month’s with summer just around the corner :O. Read, take notes and put them into your calendar!
Thanks!
Re: Seminar
What an amazing and successful event it was, thank you all members and guest for participating. The knowledge and insight gained from the seminar was invaluable and well worth the effort of putting it together. We are in talks of having a former heavy weight champion come to TBI in june for an elbow seminar.
I was able to get a half hour private lesson with Liam too.. Felt good working out with world class talent.
Our Youtube Channel
Did you guys know we have a regularly updated youtube channel? Updated usually on every Monday, Wed. and Friday. There are short tutorials on material covered in class, an in-depth analysis of the round kick (with more coming soon) and random stuff done at the Thai Boxing Institute. Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/thaiboxinginstitute
Coach Rukiza Joins TBI
I’m very happy to announce Coach Rukiza joins the coaching team at the Thai Boxing Institute. Coach Rukiza has an impress training resume and i’m honored and flattered that he decided to join the community. He is doing a month trial assisting Coach Miguel in his beginners Muay Thai Class on Wednesday in order learn the feel of the gym. From there we shall decide if he wants to stay and in what direction he would like to participate in. Please take advantage of his knowledge and wisdom and don’t be afraid to say and work out with him, he is a sweet and gentle person. That you Coach Rukiza!
I am born and raised in Switzerland. I practiced Kung Fu Lung Tao Kung Fu from 1993 to 2003 with Master Quintana Wong then started Muaythai in 2004 at Muaythai Promotionswith Master Phon Martdee in Perth Western Australia for a full year. Then at my return in Switzerland I always practice Muaythai ever since mainly with the Chiangmai Muaythai Geneva. I also went a couple of time in thailand in our partner club Keawsamrit gymin Bangkok. I also trained at Sasiprapa gymand Koh Samui Super Pro Gym.
I am also a professional Muaythai referee WPMF and K1 referee since 2011.
Six Year/Year One Anniversary Party
After two years of not celebrating our anniversary, we are finally celebrating, our official 6 year anniversary, as well as our one year anniversary at our new location.
we will be doing a CINCO DE MAYO theme party with a taco guy, drinks (non-acholohic and alcoholic), muay thai exhibitions and demostration and raffle give aways.
We will also be doing a fundraiser for our fight team to help us cover cost from our tournament participation in arizona for the USMTO as well as our participation at the 2018 TBA classics in des moines, iowa. totally optional and any little bit counts!
Facebook Invite (people still use facebook!?)
https://www.facebook.com/events/940651836095481/
Re: Thai New Year
Meet at the gym at 9 am for car pool/metro/ride sharing!
The 13th Annual Thai New Year Songkran Festival 2018 will be held in Thai Town on Sunday , April 22 , 2018 from 8 – 8 PM. It’s Free , no ticket required.
Six big city blocks located on Hollywood Blvd between Western Ave and Normandie Ave. This is one of the largest Festivals in the Los Angeles area.
Lots of Thai Food : Fabulous Thai Curry, Khao Soi, Pad Thai, Tom Kha, Som Tum, Thai BBQ, Mango-Sweet Rice, Fresh Thai Coconut and lots more.
Sidewalk Cafe’s from many Participating Thai Town Restaurants.
SINGHA BEER GARDEN with Live Jazz Music.
STAGE ENTERTAINMENT : Beauty Pageant,Folk Dance, Live Jazz Music, Hill-Tribal Costume Show, Muay Thai Face-off, Thai Cooking Demonstration, Fruit Carving Demonstration, Ice Sculpture Demonstration , Lei Making Demonstration, Thai Wedding Ceremony
Parking : Street Parking or Paid Parking nearby. Rideshares and Metro Redline Train are highly recommended
Upcoming schedule changes to the gym
We start a new schedule in May (should be posted up later this week) . Nothing Bad, all good! It will be a ‘staggered’ schedule in regards to the levels. For example: MWF 6 pm will still be General Muay Thai Class (all levels) but Tues Thurs at 6 pm will be Beginners muay the class. Get it? No? ok ok, There are still gonna be a ‘Beginners class’ on monday night but it will be a ‘Foundations’ Class where the emphasis will be on technique practice and repetition, minimal pad holding but will cover the ‘Pad Holding’ technique. This will be a great opportunity for all members to brush up on their basic techniques whether it’s punching, kicking, elbow, kneeing or pad holding.
This is also going to be an attempt to stream line the new member process so that the coaches can divide their attention evenly amongst all members rather than having to focus on teaching the trial members the basics.
This is also a great way for the trial/new members to already have the skill set necessary as well as to have the confidence to participate in the larger group classes. a win/win!
The immature martial art is a source of great injury- Unknown
What about the old timers.. ahh yes, salty old timers. you already got your advanced sparring and clinching classes!
WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM ME?
I have a few ideas, still trying to figure out the rest of the schedule. I’m perhaps leaning towards a all level sparring (no knees and elbows) class with drills which would be a great introduction to getting more people to spar, as well as a Strength and Conditioning class. There’s only so much of me to go around. :[
On that note
Thank you all for everything and for all your patience. I’m only human, please understand that i care quite a bit about everyone and your progress at the gym and sometimes that comes out in a manner that you guys aren’t familiar with.
IT’S CALLED PASSION, GET USED TO IT!
:B
Re: Fight Team
Wait, what happened to it? we still keeping track, we still doing the damn thing. two weeks left before the fighters and half the coaches leave to Arizona for the US open muay thai tourney. These are gonna be the hardest two weeks so please lend a hand. Everyone has been doing good on their behalf and i appreciate all the help. Thank you dearly!
Fuck, ok. I think that’s it! Till next month!
xo
Important Dates
April 22nd Thai New Year Festival (Hollywood Songkran)
April 26th-29 USMTO Arizona muay thai tournament
May 5th 6th year anniversary party
May 27th Triumphant Muay Thai in Oakland
June 2nd First Beach Class
June 12th Elbow Seminar (maybe)
April Curriculum:
4/2-4/7 Pseudo Conditional Interval Training
4/9-4/14 Push Kicks, set ups, and attacks.
4/16-4/21 Fight Camp
4/23-4/28 Freestyle week