Hello Y’all!
It’s getting warm and busy! Please, please please, don’t forget to bring extra shirts and a towel to wipe y’all selves down in between classes.
And as always, patience with all your fellow members, there is so much new going on and we’re all eager to get back to it, but patience is key!
oh, and if you’re sick. get tested and stay home. Many thanks!
Let’s make this summer a good one.
Much love!
Gregg Victorious!
well, that was a doozy! As always, NONE OF THIS wouldn’t be possible without the help of our awesome community of members and coaches. Congrats Gregg, you’re. hard worker and deserve this!
Kids and Teens Classes are BACK!
Kids and Teen Muay Thai Kickboxing classes return in May, Enroll Now!
Yes! we are resuming our kids and teens program starting Monday, May 3rd.
We are looking forward to all our new and returning kids, teens and parents.
We’ve missed you all very much and want to thank you all for your patience and support in the last year. 😅
Kids Classes (Ages 4-11) schedule will be:
Mondays and Wednesday at 5:00-5:45 (ish) PM
Teens Classes (Ages 11-16)
Tuesday and Thursdays at 5:00-5:45 (ish) PM
To ensure the health and safety of the coaches and as well as the members, our Covid-19 operating procedures for the kids and teen classes will consist of temp checks at the door, masks while training, reduced class times and limiting the amount of people inside the gym, meaning parents must wait outside while classes are in session.
Thank you all once again for checking and in and all your best wishes!
Do you have TBI membership credit?
Feel free to use it for any of the classes including the Teens and Kids program.
New members interested in signing up your kids and teens?
We will be offering a free week trial, Please a message or e-mail to info@thaiboxinginstitute.net for scheduling purposes!
You can also sign up online through our website as well as check out our adult Muay Thai class offerings including our May Schedule.
Thank you always for all for your kindness and generosity.
Happy 9 year anniversary to TBI!
Today was the first day I held formal classes for TBI. The moniker of ‘The Thai Boxing Institute’ goes far beyond that, maybe 11 years? Yes. 11 years.
I used to do private lessons in Venice and Santa Monica beach from people that would find my website from google or from my Craigslist postings lol.
BUT, allow me to begin at the beginning.
9 years ago, fired from my previous two coaching jobs; A young, angry, anti-authority, alcoholic with a bad attitude. Still considering myself a fighter less than a coach or leader, or mentor.
I said, ‘I’LL SHOW YOU, I’LL OPEN UP MY OWN GYM!’
and well- I did. At 26 years old, in debt and fueled by hubris, bud light and BDE.
When I say I was humbled by life, that is a very gentle way of putting things lol.
It only took me the whole 9 years, many, many, many mistakes, failed romantic relationships, lifelong injuries, the gym burning down, a pandemic and finally sobriety to feel like:
‘ok- I think I’m finally getting the hang of this’.
And whenever I’m in the gym finishing my work out laying there stretching and pondering life, I always end up thinking:
‘I’m so grateful to be doing what I love every god damn day’
Is it hard work? Yes. But I always say:
‘Hard work is easy work, and easy work is just boring’
And I’ll be doing this until I beat the brakes off my body. Only forward.
Thank you all for caring, and for reading.
TBI BDAY BIKE RIDE
In lieu of a party celebration, we will be having a bike ride from TBI to about Hermosa/Redondo Next Sunday, May 16th!
WHEN: SUNDAY MAY 16TH
MEET: AT THE GYM 10 AM
WHERE TO: HERMOSA/REDONDO BEACH
HOW: BIKES
WHY: WHY NOT!?
SEE YOU THERE?!?!?
NEW SCHEDULE WHO DIS?
Just a reminder, New classes of note are:
Kids and Teens, Monday-Thursday 5 PM
Beginners Muay Thai Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM
Clinch Class Tuesday 7:00PM (In ring)
Women’s Muay Thai Saturday 10 AM
New TBI Merch!
YES! CROP TOPS! WOMENS? MENS? WHO KNOWS!? AND WHO CARES?! If you want to wear one, do it!
All ‘Minimalist’ Tees in black and white are in stock in all sizes, masks and tote bags also available!
Thats all for now- Thank you guys and see ya on the mats!~
Important Dates:
TBA Classics Muay Thai Tournament June 16th-20th
9 year anniversary party Saturday June 26th
May Curriculum
5/3-5/8- Hooks and uppercuts
5/10-5/15- Hooks and uppercut defense
5/17-5/22- Double hooks and uppercuts
5/24-5/29 Basic Punch and Kick Defenses