Hello!
Well- That was quick!
Just a few reminders, the biggest one being if you see someone new, say ‘HI!’.
Thank you and much love!
2024 Competitions:
PKB’s, MDL’s USMTO, and TBA’s.
What do these all mean?
We will be holding a team meeting on:
Tuesday, January 30th after sparring class
to sort everything out and answer all questions. If you are interested in competing, please attend this meeting. If you are curious about competing, click the link below:
2024 Competition Calendar:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/2/d/1hDX56mIWdzAPDv1ZiUcLDoRXh7uoDxsSmzH6TNivq2c/htmlview
[shout out to coach Erin for the comp list]
Member Appreciation Day:
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY/PICTURE DAY
Join us on:
Saturday, February 3rd, at 11 a.m. (no training that day)
for a light lunch and a class group picture, along with your separate picture with the coaches.
Just a way to say thank you and commemorate our experiences with each other.
We will provide lunch and beverages, and you just have to bring yourself. 🙂
Attire: Wear your favorite Muay Thai shorts and TBI shorts.
Thanks!!
Coach Erin on Deck:
First fight of the year!
On Saturday, February 17th, in Oakland, California, Coach Erin is set to compete for the 142-pound Legends Promotions Championship.
Who else is down to go and support? Let us know; we will have tickets available for the event!
Re: Core Values
Just a little something to keep us all aligned on a purpose towards the pursuit of having an incredible community where we can be safe, helpful, and productive to reach our goals. Whether they be for health, fitness, mental or spiritual.
“GHAP”
Gratitude: appreciative of the privilege to practice Thai boxing with others within our community.
Humility is an attitude of spiritual modesty and respect for the worth of the individual that comes from understanding our place in the larger order of things.
Abundance: A positive growth mindset with a goal towards achieving teamwork success and contributing to the community.
Passion: All members within the community train and teach with a sense of intention, purpose, and fulfillment, along with a commitment to high standards and a strong work ethic.
“Life is great.”
(Shout to Coach Jeannie for the AWESOME design work.)
New Youtube Video:
5 things you didn’t know about Muay Thai. Or maybe you did?
The Art of 8 limbs, the father of Muay Thai and what the Mongkol is all answered in this video!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz_1YDE3AQ4
Sponsor Highlight:
Thank you to our generous sponsor:
Kintsugi Bites for supporting our 2022 Competition team and believing in what we do here at The Thai Boxing Institute.
- Koy (Kintsugi Bites owner) makes some very very delicious filipino food that can be ordered through DM.
‘Perfect imperfection in every bite’
Give them a follow if ya can!
February Curriculum:
1/29- 2/3: Blocking Body Shots
2/5-2/10: The Long Guard Explained
2/12-2/16: Defeating The Long Guard
2/26- 3/2: Catching Push Kicks