Friday, September 30, 2011

Support Disabled Students at York University! YMT runs the Scotiabank Marathon to raise funds!



Mike Zhang has been training hard for the upcoming Scotiabank marathon and has enlisted the help of a few others from our MT community to raise funds for Disabled Students at York University.

This is a great cause, so please support him or any of the other runners!

"Hey everyone!!!!

On Oct. 16, 2011, I will be participating in the Scotia bank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5k Run / Walk while raising funds for Disabled Students at York University. Support my charity group by pledging my team and me.

I feel that some of us take for granted how lucky we are to be heathly and fit enough to train muay thai. Let's come together as a team, and as people to encourage those less fortunate.

:)"

Team/Donations page: http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?TSID=327075&Lang=en-CA

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Wednesday Fight video



It's battle of the tough little guys! Superlek vs Coban features two of the toughest fighters I've ever seen...and this coming from the era where MT fighters were most known for bangin.

Enjoy!

Watch: http://youtu.be/5dZ9M1SO4s4

Sunday, September 25, 2011

4 Months Special ENDS THIS WEEK! Grab it while it's hot!



Expires Oct 1st! Tell you non MT friends there is no better time to start! Call/email or VISIT us! Discover what it's all about!

Weekend Fight Post



Here is a double whammy...Buakaw and Kem's latest fights from the first round of Thai Fight 2011. Unfortunately, they don't fight each other, but they do put on some great fights. Enjoy!



Buakaw vs Mabel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rLDQcQbfjA&list=FLUDpWxMum2mlA8PNJgwcFgQ&index=1



Kem vs Angelo: http://youtu.be/se0URmkbm3Y

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

THIS Sunday: Instructor Development Seminar lv 3



Sunday, September 25 · 12:30pm - 3:30pm.

This seminar is open to ALL levels of student interested in instructing.
If you haven't taken level 1 or 2, you can still take this seminar, and take the other seminars at a later date.

Level 3 instructor development seminar will cover:
-brief review of lv 2 and 1
-warming up fighters
-cornering
-building a class
-expanding on kids development
-pad holding

Seminar is 30$, and certificates of completion will be given to recognize those who have successfully completed 3 levels.


Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=164075143678788

Wednesday Fight video



A good fight between Jaochalam (former WBC champion) and Andy "Suakaw" Rogner. From Elite Boxing's "Thailand vs Europe" event.

Watch: http://youtu.be/poipUoQotbc

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Weekend Fight Post



Here is Coban Lookchaomaesaitong vs. Noppadet Sorsamroeng. As most of you know, Coban was in town this weekend for the Muay Thai Expo, guest teaching with Ajahn Suchart and Ajahn Amnat. Ian and I had the opportunity to visit the expo for the first day to learn from these veterans.

For 45 years old Coban truly looks incredible. Complete with an 8 pack. Him and Ajahn Suchart standing next to each other is just amazing.

Here's a blurry phone pic of the two with me. I better look as good as they do at that age:


Watch: http://youtu.be/5zVl3eDn_8s

Friday, September 16, 2011

Scoring

Here is an interesting article on Muay Thai scoring, written by professional fighter Damien Trainor. I'm not necessarily saying I whole heartedly agree or disagree with it, but it is a good read.

Here is a picture for you to ponder before you read it...



Read: http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2011/09/muay-thai-scoring.html

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Special for NEW students looking for Muay Thai in Toronto





Looking for Toronto Muay Thai? Check out the new special at York Muay Thai !

4 Months unlimited training for 299 no TAX. That's a whole semester's worth...perfect for going back to school!
Classes are 6 days a week, the gym is open 7 days a week. CAN'T LOSE.

Plus try a FREE week and see if we're for you. No strings. Contact us and get started!

PS. Did we mention the complementary Yoga?! Our Yoga teacher Chelsie also trains Muay Thai and leads fantastic classes that help to iron out the kinks in your body from our training.

Thursday Fight



Buakaw vs Jean Charles Skarbowsky:

Many have seen it, but it's great to revisit. Many casual MMA fans know Jean Charles from his appearance on the Ultimate Fighter. Muay Thai fans know he was one of the toughest non Thai MT fighters around at his prime.

Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Wk_i187qU

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Student of the Month (August 2011): Victoria!

Muay Thai Expo Pricing and Times!

Here is the Muay Thai Expo Sept 17th Poster with the prices and location! More info on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261903160500534

Click the poster to enlarge!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

NEW students: 4 months for $299 NO TAX!!!



Tell your friends! New students for a limited time get 4 months for 299$ no tax! Perfect for the student who wants unlimited Muay Thai for the semester. Looking to get into Muay Thai in Toronto? Look no further!

Don't forget you can try a FREE trial week too! Get at us and let's make it happen :)

Monday, September 5, 2011

MPL (Muay Thai Premier League) to air on The Score Sept 13th!

At 8pm on Sept 13, the full MPL event will be aired on the Score network for Canadians. If you didn't see the event on PPV please take the time and watch it next week or record it! We need to support this League as fans if we want to have a a good future for professional MT in North America. Trust me, the event will be worth the watch!

York Muay Thai rocks Mac College Frosh week at York University

A thank you goes out to David Ip Yam for setting up a free outdoors demo class for Mclaughlin College with York Muay Thai. YMT gave these York University frosh a glimpse of padwork, a sample class, and of course a chance to win free swag!

Shout outs to the Mac frosh for doing push ups in the rain! Don't forget to come try out a full free class!

Here are some pictures of the demo. Click them to enlarge.









Saturday, September 3, 2011

MPL Stars and Stripes results!



A play by play write up can be found here: http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2011/09/results-and-live-play-by-play-for.html#more

Michael Dicks def. Leo Monteiro via Unanimous Decision (30-27 all three judges).

Valentina Shevchenko def. Angelique Pitiot via Split Decision.

Artem Levin def. David Keclik via KO (Knee) at 2:28 of Rd. 3.

Filip Verlinden def. Martin Jahn via (T)KO (Doctor Stoppage) at 3:00 of Rd. 1.

Baxter Humby def. Zidov Domenik by KO at 1:40 of Rd. 1 (Humby wins WMC Intercontinental Title).

Denis Schniedmiller def. Mehdi Zatout via Split Decision.

Julie Kitchen der. Martina Jindrova via Unanimous Decision.

Nieky Holzken def. Marco Pique by Majority Decision.

Simon Marcus def. Artem Vakhitov via Unanimous Decision.

Nathan Corbett def. Tomas Hron by KO at 2:38 of Rd. 1.

Buakaw def. Warren Stevelmans via (T)KO at 1:59 of Rd. 4 (wins WMC junior middleweight title).

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Frosh Demo This Saturday!

ATTN: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DEMO THIS SATURDAY.

It's FROSH WEEK at York U and we have been asked to do our Muay Thai class. Its a bit last minute so I need a bunch of volunteers for THIS SATURDAY Sept 3rd from 230-5pm.

Come on out and let's have a great time showing York our stuff!

A Thursday Fight Video



If you have never heard of or seen Sakmongkol vs Jongsanan, youtube it NOW. For those in the know, you'll have probably watched it several times without getting bored.



Here's a fight between two young champions that in my opinion comes close in its raw action. You can tell by how loud the crowd gets as the fight goes on...it has been a while since I've heard so many "ooooway!" Here is Thelek Wor Sungprapai vs Khunsuek P.N.Gym.

Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhhtng3vjv4&feature=feedf