Telford Thai Boxing

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1 Welcome to Telford Thai Boxing Telford Thai Boxing instructors are passionate about teaching authentic and traditional Thai Boxing (Muay Thai). We want you to feel the same way, that s why we teach only Thai Boxing. You can be sure you re getting the very best from us. Your dedicated gym offers children s classes, ladies only classes, mixed Muay Thai, fighters classes and private tuition throughout the day, evening and weekend. Your instructors specialise in motivating you to achieve your goals, all are CRB checked and offer the highest level of training possible. Telford Thai Boxing will help you build your confidence, make you feel safer on the street, help you to lose weight, tone up and enjoy an improved level of fitness. Why not enroll on our Fighting Fit programme and make the step towards your ring debut as a fighter? This is your chance, make this visit count, change your outlook on life. Join Telford s Premier Thai Boxing Club and never look back.

2 Muay Thai Boxing A Sport Of Kings. The origins of Muay Thai date back several thousand years, in its original form it was called Muay Boran and was taught to Siamese soldiers for use after losing their weapons in battle. Muay Boran was a ferocious and feared battlefield combat system that adopted the nickname of The Science of Eight Limbs because of the use of eight different points of contact. Some time around 1351ad a platoon of royal guards was established to protect King and Country. These guards were trained in Muay Boran because of its devastating potential. The soldiers formed a regiment and were known as the Muay Kick Fighters Regiment and this patronage continues to present day. The Sport of Muay Thai was born when the country was at a particularly long period of peace, Masters of the art were still teaching the soldiers at purpose built training camps. Scouts were sent between training camps to locate the best practitioners of Muay Boran and contests were arranged between camps. King Rama VII pushed for rules to be made because his finest soldiers were becoming injured or killed at these matches. Hessian rope bindings were replaced with gloves and protective cotton coverlets were used over the ankles and feet, an introduction of referees were introduced at the same time to help protect the soldiers from harm and the sport of Muay Thai was born. Muay Thai is now the national sport of Thailand and students are taught the art at school. Muay Thai is a healthy respectful lifestyle for all starting at a very early age. The respect and traditions of Muay Thai are still passed down through Kru (teacher) to student and Muay Thai is still regarded as one of the most devastating and practical Martial Arts on the planet. Telford Thai Boxing 2011

3 Gym Timetable Monday Ladies Only Thai Boxing 18:00-19:00 Adult Thai Boxing 19:00 21:00 Tuesday Ladies Only Thai Boxing 18:00 19:00 Adult Thai Boxing 19:00 21:00 Wednesday Kids Thai Boxing (3-7yrs) 17:00 19:00 Kids Thai Boxing (8-12yrs) 17:00 19:00 Fight Training (By Appointment Only) 19:00 21:00 Thursday Ladies Only Thai Boxing 18:00 19:00 Adult Thai Boxing 19:00 21:00 Saturday Mixed Thai Boxing 09:30 10:30 Kids Thai Boxing (3-7yrs) 11:00 13:00 Kids Thai Boxing (8-12yrs) 11:00 13:00

4 Telford Thai Boxing History Unlike many clubs in the area Telford Thai Boxing has an established history, Telford Thai Boxing was initially formed in 1986 and belonged to an organisation run by a former world Muay Thai Champion. In 2006 Kru Jon Perks and Kru Matt Kendall left the organisation and renamed the existing club Telford Thai Boxing. Kru Jon left the club in 2010 due to work and family commitments and handed the club over to Kru Matt. Telford Thai Boxing remains a club owned by members for members, nobody from Telford Thai Boxing takes a penny from the club, and everyone including Kru Matt is a volunteer. An Executive committee consisting of members, member s parents and family members make all decision within the club. Keeping the club a non-profit organisation means that we can keep the costs down for our members. This said, Telford Thai Boxing is run like a business, we have accredited accounts, an annual general meeting, elected officers, public liability insurance and options like standing orders, PayPal payments etc. This has lead to improved customer service and dramatic growth in 2010 & 2011, we now have over 500 students with over 250 being taught each week. Kru Matt started teaching Thai Boxing into Telford & Wrekin schools during 2011 and now teaches Muay Thai as part of PE lessons and after school activities in over 10 schools in the region.

5 Telford Thai Boxing Instructors & Helpers All of our Thai Boxing instructors and helpers are CRB checked to an enhanced level; Copies of the ECRB checks are displayed in the gym for your piece of mind. It s our policy that anyone who fails the CRB check will not have any contact with juniors at the club. We have a comprehensive child protection policy, backed up with watertight procedures. This is also available upon request from any instructor. Telford and Wrekin Council have vetted the policy for compliance with current legislation. We are always looking for additional helpers and volunteers, if your interested please speak to an instructor at your earliest convenience. Sparring & Competition Thai Boxing is a contact sport and we encourage contact in our classes as sparring and in competitions called interclub s. Sparring is FUN when kept controlled and safe, we promote sparring but ensure that contact is kept to a minimum. Interclub s are organised with other gyms and are a brilliant form of competition, they are low contact, no winners or losers, and spectators and a referee are present to increase adrenalin. Interclub s are fun for all the family and all competitors get a trophy! Telford Thai Boxing will only introduce sparring when the student is ready and competition is completely optional.

6 Gradings & Examinations Telford Thai Boxing run a traditional Muay Thai grading syllabus consisting of 10 grades. There are no Dan Grades in Thai Boxing. When a student is ready they will be put forward for an examination called grading, this showcases techniques learned to the chief instructor or a senior instructor from another club. If the student achieves the correct technical level they pass the grading. An examiner may also take into consideration the students performance in class when he makes his decision allowing students who aren t good in exam conditions to achieve their goals. Grading s happen four times a year, although when working toward the more advanced grades it may not be possible to a grading at every opportunity. Everyone who passes a grading is awarded a Kruang Ruang to wear as part of the uniform, this armband signifies the students grade. Grade one Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four Grade Five Grade Six Grade Seven Grade Eight Grade Nine Grade Ten White Yellow Green Blue Blue & White Brown Brown & White Brown & Yellow Brown & Green Red (KRU)

7 Club Rules As a full contact Martial Arts club, it s important to have some basic rules to follow. The majority of the rules at Telford Thai Boxing revolve around basic manners; they are by no means designed to belittle students just to ensure that instructors are treated with the respect they deserve. Always: - Respect all Instructors, helpers & higher graded students. Bow when walking on to the mats. Bow when leaving the mats. Bow when addressing an instructor, helper, higher graded student. Bow at the start and end of each round. Address instructors by title. Respect other peoples abilities. Tuck your T-shirts in at all times. Arrive 10 minutes before your class to change and sign in. Wear your grade on your right arm. Inform Instructors if you can t attend or are going to be late. Promote Telford Thai Boxing favorably Turn off mobile phones unless authorised by an instructor. Never: - Show anger, irritation or frustration. Train at other clubs without permission. Wear any other clubs uniform. Leave training kit, drinks etc in the lounge. Use the lounge as a changing room (use the corridor or toilet) Leave the mats without permission. Touch any equipment without permission. Interrupt class. Bring food or drink onto the matting. Note Children not participating in class are the responsibility of the parents. Respect Conducting behavior intended to please, a courteous expression, regard for peoples feelings, attitude of admiration, a feeling of friendship, being grateful, treating others with high regard, being polite and kind.

8 Prices We aim to keep the pricing structure really easy to use and offer training on a pay as you go basis: - Ladies Only Thai Boxing Adult Thai Boxing (2 hours) Kids Thai Boxing (2 hours) 3.00 per class 6.00 per class 4.50 per class Naturally most students want to save money so we created our most popular option Monthly Payment by Standing Order Ladies Only Thai Boxing Adult Thai Boxing Kids Thai Boxing per month per month per month This entitles you to train at every class per week and is a significant saving. Finally we have a minority who want to pay monthly by cash or cheque, this too is fine by us Month Payment by Cash Ladies Only Thai Boxing Adult Thai Boxing Kids Thai Boxing per month per month per month If you would like to set up a standing order to save money, please see the attached PDF. You can set up a standing order online via Internet banking, print the form and submit to your bank or return the completed form to your instructor at the gym.

9 UNIFORM & CLUB SHOP We are proud of our uniform and try to keep it as cheap as possible. See the special offers for details on how to save money. T-Shirt XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL Shorts XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL Ankle Supports Junior / Senior Hand Wraps Junior / Senior Gum Shield Junior / Senior 3.50 Groin Guard Junior / Senior Shin Guards Junior / Senior Hoodies ** XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL Insurance Ladies Class 5.00 Kids Classes Thai Class Special Offers 1) T-Shirt & Shorts Combo ) Special Offer 2 (Starter Package) T-Shirt, Shorts, Anklets, Wraps, Insurance **To order