Hello!
Coach Vic just saying a quick “Hi!” and dropping some TBI news. Thanks for reading!
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14 Years of TBI
This past month, we celebrated 14 years of being a business in Los Angeles.
Not only have we sustained ourselves as West Los Angeles’s only Muay Thai school, but we have continued to grow throughout the decades in square footage (although we keep the space as small as functionally and comfortably possible to allow everyone to get to know each other), but also in global reach.
5K Instagram followers, 30K+ YouTube subscribers, a Muay Thai textbook being published this year, and awards from Thailand’s “Sports Authority and Tourism” Board certifying us as an “Authentic Muay Thai School” are some examples of the qualifications we’ve collected in the last few years.
TBI has also produced dozens of athletes, many of whom have competed and won championships locally, nationally, and internationally, along with creating sought-after and highly educated coaches who go on to create martial arts as their career.
But besides all that, what I like to say is that TBI is creating “Champions of our Community.”
Members who have been training with us since we first opened, as well as children and families that have grown up alongside us, and all the people that have reached and exceeded their goals.
This is what motivates us to continue doing what we are doing.
No easy task, but certainly possible with a lot of help from our very awesome and thoughtful community members, which includes our most excellent coaching staff and administrative staff.
Thank you all for the 14 years of support. Appreciate you all immensely!
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TBI 14-Year Anniversary Celebration
Please join us as we celebrate the birthday of the gym. Event is open to the public! We will have a DJ, catered Salvadoran food, beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic), along with exhibition bouts during the evening.
Even if it’s your first day, first month, whatever, come through. Bring friends or come and make friends.
Date: Saturday, June 27th
Time: 6 PM – 10:00ish
Location: The Thai Boxing Institute
3831 Grand View Blvd
LA, CA 90066
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Closed Memorial Day Weekend
We will be closed Memorial Day weekend, Saturday the 23rd through Monday the 25th.
Appreciate the understanding and hope you enjoy the weekend!
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New 6AM Classes
Coach Robbie has his own training program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:15 AM that is now available to TBI members at no extra charge.
Due to the class being a bit specialized, here are a few things you should know about it:
• Class has a max capacity of 8 TBI members
• You will need to book the class through GymDesk scheduling
• You must agree to the Cancellation & Attendance Policy
• You must have at least 3 months of consistent membership and the ability to hold pads proficiently
Class format is as follows:
3 x 5-minute pad work rounds
Followed by:
3 strength & conditioning blocks
Training focus changes throughout the month and may include:
• Strength
• Work capacity
• Power endurance
• Athletic conditioning
Programming progresses week to week through changes in:
• Volume
• Intensity
• Tempo
• Density
• Rest periods
Exercises are built around:
• Dumbbells
• Kettlebells
• Medicine balls
• Bodyweight movements
• Carries
• Explosive athletic work
Class will be available starting Monday, June 1st!
(He gets there around 6:10 AM FYI)
You can book the class through our schedule or your GymDesk member portal:
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Cancellation & Attendance Policy for 6AM Classes
Because class sizes are limited and spots are reserved in advance, we ask that all cancellations or reschedules be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled session.
• Late cancellation or reschedule (within 24 hours): $20 fee
• No-show without notice: $40 fee
This helps us respect our coaches’ time and allows other members the opportunity to train. Thank you for understanding and supporting the program.
Cancellations and reschedules can be done through your GymDesk member portal.
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New YouTube Video / Book Preview
Did you know that a TBI Muay Thai textbook is being worked on and is close to completion?
I posted a video preview of the book on our YouTube channel. Check it out:
(The TBI YouTube Channel is also an excellent resource for all things Muay Thai. Subscribe if you haven’t!
https://www.youtube.com/@thaiboxinginstitute)
We’ve included the use of QR codes to give video demonstrations of the techniques that will accompany the text. This sort of technology hasn’t really been used in the Muay Thai space, and we’re happy to give y’all a preview of what it will look like.
Aside from techniques, the book will also cover more abstract concepts that I teach in our school, such as visualization and developing your proprioception to help refine your targeting and aim. The sample video in the link above covers this. Check it out!
Our upcoming book, Thai Boxing 101: An Introduction to the Sport of Muay Thai, will cover all the introductory aspects of the sport, including technique, gear selection, finding a proper school, as well as cultural aspects of Muay Thai in Thailand, the U.S., and around the world.
I believe it will be one of the most modern and comprehensive texts on Muay Thai.
The final text will include around 40 different videos covering all the techniques and concepts from the book.
Get on the mailing list:
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Thank you again for your continued support. Hope to see you on the mats!
Warmly,
Coach Vic