• Focus
• Discipline
• Self confidence
• Street proofing
• Life lessons
• Spatial awareness.

Led by Poo Choi Kru Noel Hussey, the current Super-Heavyweight CASK Provincial Champion, the program starts at $60 per month and can be combined to create family discounts of up to 40% when more than one member of the family signs up. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information!

The FIRST Blue Shorts Test at the NEW Siam №1 location will be your opportunity to showcase your talents in front of the rest of your Muay Thai brothers and sisters and some of the most known Muay Thai instructors in Ontario from Waterloo all the way to Ottawa!

As a Training Ground student, you MUST pre-register for this event…please see Kru Brian, Jr or Michelle Edwards in the office to discuss your eligibility and what will be expected of you.

Good Luck!!!

Testing Day: Saturday July 24, 2010
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Registration at Siam: 8:30 am
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Grading commences: 9:00 am SHARP!
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Fee: $100.00 (includes shorts and certificate of achievement)
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Location: The NEW Siam No1
45 Densley – Toronto, Ontario

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Ajahn Suchart Yodkerepauprai

Ajahn Suchart Yodkerepauprai is proud. He’s proud because he has a role in getting many young men off the streets and turning them into responsible citizens. He does this by teaching them his native Thailand’s form of martial art, Muay Thai.

At Yodkerepauprai’s Siam No. 1 Thai Boxing Academy in Toronto, up to six former gang members and street kids, reside and train. More than 40 women and 250 men also visit the centre daily to learn the martial art to improve their physical and mental fitness, and self-defence skills. His training has also helped a number of his students find work in policing and related fields. More than 100 others have also chosen to become paramedics, fire fighters and government and private security officers, he notes. “I feel proud when I get calls from employers asking about my association with these [students],” he says.

The little time Yodkerepauprai has to spare outside of the ring is devoted to bringing together his small community as president of the Thai Society of Ontario. He also supports local charities such as the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Hospital for Sick Kids, Yellow Brick House and the War Amps of Canada.

One of his most rewarding community achievements of late is setting in motion the International Olympics Committee’s consideration of Muay Thai for inclusion in the Olympic Games. It has been approved as a demonstration sport in the 2012 Summer Olympics and, four years later, it will become official.

In the meantime, Yodkerepauprai is preparing some of his student instructors to go to community centres across the Greater Toronto Area to teach Muay Thai for free, as a gift to Canada. “I feel good,” he says with a satisfied smile. “I am happy that I’m able to make the Canadian society better at the same time as spreading the goodness of my culture.”

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Registration at 8:30am with a start at 9am!!!

The First Annual Muay Thai Expo is a celebration of Muay Thai – the worlds fastest growing Martial Art. Recently popularized by the UFC, and movies (such as ‘Ong Bak’), Muay Thai has become a Western phenomenon in the fields of entertainment, fitness, self defense and recreation. The Muay Thai Expo is devoted to giving the community a deeper and genuine experience of Traditional Muay Thai.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate this beautiful art through a weekend full of interactive workshops for people of all ages and skill levels. Led by the ‘father’ of Muay Thai in Canada, Ajahn (professor) Suchart Yodekerepaupri wishes to share over 40 years of Muay Thai experience with you. Ajahn Suchart and some of his finest instructors in Canada have teamed up to deliver a weekend that promises to spark the beginners mind, and challenge the most skilled practitioners.

Ajahn Suchart
• Founder of the original Siam #1
• Former Northern Thailand Champion
• Professor of Muay Thai in Canada for 20+ Years
• Producing over 20 world Champions

Foundations of Traditional Muay Thai
“A tree is only as tall and strong as the depth of it’s roots”…Proficiency in Muay Thai begins with a strong knowledge of it’s origins. Originating from Military and Buddhist tradition, this workshop is dedicated to introducing and reinforcing the fundamentals of Muay Thai: Footwork, Technique, and decision making. Upon completion, students shall understand the importance of learning, and how that knowledge accelerates ones training. Open to all skill levels.
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Traditional Muay Boran
Before the ring, the ropes, the gloves, and the timer, Muay Thai was more than a sport–it was a critical method of defending one’s life. Originally termed ‘Muay Boran’ (meaning ‘Ancient Way’) Ajahn Suchart and Kru Darwin take us back into time and rediscover the ways of the ancient Thai warriors as they defended their own family and land–so that we can defend our own today. Participants will hear the stories and history of the beginnings of Muay Thai and also experience the most basic techniques that make Muay Boran. Open to all skill levels
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Traditional Muay Boran Self Defense
In Muay Thai, ‘tradition’ does not necessarily mean ‘old’. In fact, the philosophies and theories of the old world are even more needed in the new world–if we know how to apply the theory. Drawing from Muay Boran foundations and principles, Ajahn Suchart will share how the traditions of a military style translate to today’s challenge. We will explore real life situations and solutions from a Muay Boran perspective. Scenarios covered, but not limited to: female self defense, grappling, multiple attackers, and weapons. Open to all skill levels.
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Foundations of Krabi Krabong
What we know of Muay Thai today is an evolution from Ancient Thai Weaponry; the sword and the staff. The two weapons helped the Thai people discover a truth: that the true weapon is the human body. Come discover how the lessons of the sword and staff became the the precursor to the human weapon. Participants will learn proper footwork and movement for muay Boran and will also practice how to handle the weapons. Basic drills will be introduced. Open to all skill levels, sword and staff required.
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Traditional Muay Thai Padwork
A pillar of Muay Thai training, ‘pad holding’ has been a portion of Muay Thai that every serious Combat Athlete incorporates into their training. True pad holding is an art and a craft in itself. If done properly, the student understands not how to hit ‘pads’ but rather hit ‘targets’. This workshop is designed to give students the basic understanding of how to effectively hold pads for partners, and how to properly hit pads. The goal is to be able to sharpen ones weapons of Muay Thai: The Punch, Kick, Elbow and Knee. Open to all skill levels, bring your own pads if you have.

MORE DETAILS and information on the Muay Thai Schools participating in this monumental occasion will follow!  Stay posted and share this with your friends, family and anyone interested in learning more about MUAY THAI

Rates and Packages

Early Registration before March 13 / Registration After March 13 or @ Door

Half day session = (2-consecutive seminars) $50 / $60
1 full day session = (4-seminars in 1 day) $90 / $100
Full weekend = access to ALL seminars $150 / $170

The Canadian Amateur National Championships
Friday February 27th and Saturday February 28th
Burlington Senior Centre, 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON, L7R 1J4
Bracket and time details to follow

Running for a Reason presented Black 2 Basics for Haiti. This fun, high energy fitness event was held at Circa Night Club on January 31st.  B2B for Haiti attracted health and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and many training disciplines.  In addition, the event provided a fun opportunity for us to help those affected by the earthquakes in Haiti.

Who We Are

RUNNING FOR A REASON is a non-profit organization started by Jully Black, Shaun Campbell and Desmona Cole dedicated to enhancing the physical health of adults and promoting children’s fitness education. The proceeds of its initiatives were used to support health organizations making a difference in the fight against issues such as Juvenile Diabetes, Obesity, Eating Disorders and Cancer.

BLACK 2 BASICS is a fun, full-body workout created by Singer/Songwriter Jully Black that will quickly make you sweat and burn those extra unwanted pounds. Just 21 minutes long, Black 2 Basics (B2B) was designed to encourage women and men with busy lifestyles and little time to spare to honour their bodies by being active and doing something positive –with you, for you.

The Event

B2B For Haiti – “Where fitness meets Philanthropy.”
The B2B for Haiti event is geared towards lending our health for those in need. Every hour for 6 hours will be filled with two or three high energy cardio sessions. The first session each hour will be lead by Jully Black, instructing her own Black 2 Basics workout. The hours will be topped off by DJ’s to keep the energy pumping and people moving.

Location and Details:
Where: CiRCA Night Club
Address: 126 John Street, Toronto, ONDate: January 31, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
COVER: $20.00 to benefit the Red Cross Haiti fund

Our Goal

To raise $20,000 for Red Cross Haiti fund, by bringing people together to get active and have fun as well as provide a healthy and positive way to give back and offer hope to those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

For More Information

www.redcross.ca/running

runningforareason@rogers.com