1. AIMS

2. ORGANISATION

3. CULTURE

4. AFFILIATION

5. HEALTH & SAFETY

6. FIRST AID

7. STUDENTS

8. RULES & REGULATIONS

9. MEMBERSHIP

10. GRADING SYLLABUS

11. COURSES

12. ACADEMY TENENTS

13. CONTACT DETAILS

14. CONCLUSION

The academy is a non-profit making organisation whose funds support its growth and promotion through the following means:

• Venue hiring
• Equipment
• Certification & Diplomas
• Insurance
• Licensing & grading
• Advertising & promotion
• Media
• Web-Site
• Transport
• Event organisation
• Charity support

The academy will affiliate to organisations that assist, by mutual acceptance, in the growth of Muay Thai and in addition offer one or more of the following benefits:

• Insurance
• Recognition
• Fight sanctioning
• Courses
• Historical & cultural support

The academy will introduce and teach Thai culture through the following formats within its syllabus:

- Thai Language – Through class instruction, gradings and the academy web-site.
- Thai History & Culture – Through courses and the academy web-site.
- Courses
Internal courses such as; Thai massage, cooking, and Buddhism etc.
External courses such as; Krabbi Krabong, Muay Kaad Cherk and Muay Boran etc.
- Trips to Thailand – Assistance in organising travel, accommodation & itinerary.

WORLD MUAY THAI ORGANISATION

Affiliation with this Birmingham based organisation offers the following benefits:

• Interclub tournaments
• Amateur tournaments
• Televised professional tournaments
• W.M.T.O Referee & judges courses
• Recognition

Kru Yai Steve Logan is the president/founder of the W.M.T.O and Chief instructor/Founder of K-Star Muay Thai Academy with over 20 years experience in martial arts, Muay Thai and wrestling. Kru Yai Steve has a pedigree of fighters who have International and National titles and who are internationally recognised.

On a personal note, Kru Yai Steve has offered tremendous advice and support to Chao Phraya Muay Thai Academy and firmly believes in our principals and organisation. W.M.T.O sanctioned fights serve as a professional launch pad towards titles and recognition.

UNITED STATES MUAY THAI ASSOCIATION

Affiliation with this New York based association offers the academy the opportunities to train and fight in the U.S.A.
The U.S.M.T.A "United States Muay Thai Association Inc.” was formed in 1991, by Khun Clint Heyliger, Mr. Lucas Cotte III, Anthony Enright, of New York, Kru Suuan Kevin Jakub, of Atlanta, Georgia, Mikhal Caldwell, of Detroit, Michigan, Kru Leon Bonewizc of Connecticut, and Kru Suuan Nirmalya Bhowmick of San Jose, California. The Organization was officially recognized by the British Thai Boxing Council, where in 1991 the USMTA became their official U. S. representative. The BTBC represented the USMTA in Bangkok, Thailand during meetings with the (IMTA) International Muay Thai Association in 1993.

The USMTA produced first western English language magazine for Muay Thai in the USA, "Muay Thai U. S. Kick Boxing News International" (MTUSKBN) International, later to become known as MTI "Muay Thai International", and was invited to become a member of the European Muay Thai Association of Amsterdam. The USMTA then became registered as a non - profit organization in 1993, and founded the Official American Muay Thai Judge and Referee Association, headed by USMTA National Director Arjarn Frederick Fitzgerald of New Jersey.

In 1994, the USMTA became affiliated to the (EMTU), European Muay Thai Union of Italy, became a member of the World Muay Thai Council (WMTC), Amateur Muay Thai Association of Thailand (AMTAT), International Federation Muay Associations (IFMA) of Bangkok, Thailand. The association joined as a member of the (ABC), Association of Boxing Commissioners USA. The ABC recognized the standard Rules and Regulations of the USMTA governing the sport of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) in the United States. In 1995 the association's Judge and Referee officials were invited to officiate at the SEA * GAMES, South East Asian Olympics in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
(Copied from the U.S.M.T.A web-site www.usmta.com).

The USMTA boasts one of the largest Muay Thai web-sites in the world with over 5 million visitors to date. Chao Phraya Muay Thai Academy can be found by clicking onto the International schools & camps and clicking England.

Through the USMTA the Academy has already made contacts with Muay Thai schools and Instructors abroad. It is hoped that we can travel to the USA in the near future and share our knowledge and experience.

LANNA MUAY THAI CAMP

Lanna Muay Thai camp is run by Andy Thompson and is based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It has been my privilege to train at Lanna camp and to receive instruction and hospitality from both Andy and his instructors.
Lanna Camp epitomises the very essence of a Muay Thai camp.
The first training session begins at 6am – 10am and the second is from 4pm – 8pm. All levels of skill and experience are catered for. Men, Women & Children are welcomed.

COMBAT ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN

Founded by Tony Myer's Trojan Muay Thai camp based in Cheltenham, this newly formed association aims to bring martial artists together in a non-political environment to share knowledge and experiences, enabling schools and students to grow through an understanding of other related combat arts. Chao Phraya Muay Thai Academy offers its students, through the C.A.B.A, the opportunity to meet and train with other students and instructors from various schools of Martial arts. In addition the C.A.B.A hold specialist seminars and courses on related subjects such as; First aid, exercise prescription, nutrition etc.

It is the academy's responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all participating student.
All instructors, assistant instructors and nominated deputies are responsible for the following:

• Knowledge of fire escape routes.
• Knowledge and operation of fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge of Mains power box.
• Positioning and use of academy first aid kit.
• General first aid.
• Safety checks of all equipment.
• Removal of foreign objects in training hall.
• Ensuring all students are registered.
• Ensuring visitors are allocated seats.

• Raise the alarm.
• Evacuate the building.
• Dial 999 – ask for Fire brigade.
• If safe to do so, using appropriate fire appliances, to fight the fire.
• Roll call, using register.

The above opportunities can be achieved by following the grading syllabus and attending the relevant courses that are on offer.

Inter-clubs

These are an excellent way for the student to test their skills in a light contact environment. Inter-clubs, to a small degree, give the student a ‘feel' as to what it is like to fight in the ring. Generally the rounds are only 3 x 1 minute or they can be 3 x 1.5 minutes and are of light contact, with the fighters concentrating on technical skills and ring-craft as opposed to brute force.

Trophies and certificates are awarded but there are no winners or losers. Full protective equipment is worn which may consist of the following (m = mandatory):

Amateur rules Muay Thai

Amateur rules Muay Thai is the next step up towards professional rules. Either 3 or 5 rounds of 2 or 3 minutes duration are fought. Generally amateur rules use full Muay Thai i.e. Kicks, punches, elbows & knees. Full protective equipment is required:

Fighting is full-contact but the scoring system favours clean and technical techniques (similar to Olympic boxing).
Some shows also score for Wai Kru & Ram Muay performances.
It is hoped that amateur rules Muay Thai will, one day, be included in the Olympic Games. This, of course, would offer tremendous opportunitys to aspiring students.

Professional Muay Thai

In Thailand, professional Muay Thai consists of 5 x 3 minute rounds of full contact Muay Thai. Mandatory equipment consists of the following:

1. ‘C' Class
3 x 2 minute rounds of full contact Muay Thai. No elbows or knees to the head allowed.

2. ‘B' Class
5 x 2 minute rounds of full contact Muay Thai. No elbows to the head, but Knees to the head are allowed.

3. ‘A' Class
5 x 3 minute rounds of full contact Muay Thai. Knees & elbows to the head are allowed.

In addition to the safety and well being of the students the rules and regulations teach and instil discipline and respect.

Students intentionally breaking the academy rules may face suspension or dismissal.

‘These rules are set in place for your safety and discipline
Muay Thai is a deadly martial art if misused, so please respect your Kru and colleagues.
In addition, we train children at our academy and therefore must abide by the Child protection act to maximise their well-being.'

The following are the rules for the Chao Phraya Muay Thai Academy: