Student of the Year 2010 - Sam Deller

Sam has been with the club for over a year. In this time he has trained hard and excelled as a Martial Artist, taking in relevant information I have taught him and working out his own solutions. He also gives up his Saturday mornings to help the children develop their Thai Boxing skills. Well done Sam, you are an inspiration to all students.

Above: Sam and Kru Ash

Gracie Barra Ju-Jitsu and Thai Boxing Seminar

Instructors Ash Eaglestone and Wayne Timlin held a seminar on Thai Boxing for students from MTK-1 and Impact Martial Arts camps with guest instructor Patrick Reeves covering aspects of Gracie Barra Ju-Jitsu. The three hour seminar pushed students hard covering groundwork, boxing and kicking drills. It was a great seminar and everyone had a great time. Our thanks to Patrick and his sparring partner Colin for visiting our camp and sharing their knowledge.

Above: Instructors on the day (L-R) Ash, Patrick, Colin and Wayne

Above: Instructors and students

Bob Spour Seminar - 19th September 2010

At this latest elite seminar with Bob we were shown the latest training techniques being used out in Thailand, brought back by some of Bob's fighters training and fighting out there representing the Phraya Pichai Camp. On a more personal note best of luck to the eight fighters out there at the moment and a massive thank you to Bob for taking time
out from his busy schedule and sharing his wealth of knowledge (EXCELLENT SEMINAR).
 
Kru Ash

Master Sken Seminar - July 2010

Kru Ash and students from the Muay K-1 camp attended a seminar held by the awesome Master Sken. Ash would like to thank Master Sken for a very enjoyable seminar and Instructor Wayne Timlin for inviting us.

Above: Master Sken with Ash	Above: Master Sken with Ash and Mikeike

Student trains in Phuket, Thailand - July 2010

Student Dane Frost recently flew over to Phuket, Thailand to train at the Tiger Muay Thai training camp. Dane trained twice a day for two weeks in gruelling heat but thoroughly enjoyed it and hopes to go back in October. Well done Dane.

Training with Iain Abernethy - Flow Drills and Padwork - 27th June 2010

Kru Ash attended a seminar held by Sensei Iain Abernethy on flow drills and padwork. My thanks Sensei Ian and Sensei Andi Kidd for a great seminar. Ash

Above: Ash with Sensei Ian Abernethy and Sensei Andi Kidd

A Typical Training Night - May 2010

Sandy Holt and Ronnie Thompson Muay Thai Seminar - 9th May 2010

Sandy Holt and Ronnie Thompson shared their combined 60+ years of Muay Thai knowledge to students from the Swindon Muay Thai K-1 camp in a fantastic 4 hour seminar. Sandy and Ronnie covered punching drills, elbows, knees, kicks, clinchwork and even touched on the lesser-known techniques of Muay Boran. Despite Sandy and Ronnie making the seminar light-hearted (cracking some terrible northern jokes) they got 110% out of the students and gave a highly enjoyable and rewarding seminar. Thanks Sandy and Ronnie - hopefully we'll see you again in the Swindon MTK-1 camp soon.

Ash meets Danny Dyer - 27th February 2010

Photo below of Ash and Danny Dyer at theTrojan MMA Event at Westpoint Arena, Exeter. Danny Dyer starred in Football Factory, The Business, Severance and many more films. Danny is also well known for his TV series Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men.

A great night was put on by the Trojan MMA organisers and fighters. My tip for an up and coming fighter is James "Scraps" Saville who at the age of 19 put up a excellent fight.

'Valentines Massacre' Kickboxing Competition, Premier Club - 13th February 2010

Six students from the Swindon Phraya Pichai camp fought in the 'Valentine Massacre' Kickboxing Competition at the Premier Club in Swindon on Saturday 13th February in front of a 300+ crowd. Congratulations in particular to Instructor Mike George who won his fight however the remaining students (James MacMillan, Ian Rumbold, Ross Hayes, Francis Lopata and Glen Suttie) committed 100% and gave a credible performance fighting in a different style to the Muay Thai / K-1 style they normally train in. Well done guys.

Above (L-R): Glen Suttie, James MacMillan, Mike George, Ian Rumbold, Ross Hayes

Ash with his Instructors

Above: Ash with his Muay Thai Instructor Kru Bob Spour	Above: Ash with his Panantukan Instructor Guru Gary Baker