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Jai Muay Thai is an established and successful professional Thai Boxing gym. providing full facilities and world class coaching.
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As Seen On TV (Scroll down for TV Footage)
See Our 'News & Events' Page For Training Trips To Thailand
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Classes Are Available For Adults And Children (4+)
In Addition To Classes At The EASTBURN Academy, They Also Run At BINGLEY MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS CENTRE - For Times Please See Below.
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Muay Thai Boxing is a 3000 year old hand-to-hand combat system and is the national sport of Thailand. It is also referred to as the ‘Science of the 8 Limbs’, incorporating kicks, punches, knees and elbows.
There are many benefits and essential points of Muay Thai. It is an extremely effective form of physical exercise and self-defence, as well as about self-discipline, self-awareness, and respect. It is used for conditioning and improves physique and reflexes.
More and more women are coming to the Academy to learn Muay Thai for self-defence, when, in the event of an actual attack, it’s the elbow and knee techniques that would be particularly useful.
(See Also ‘Fighting Chance’ Women Only Thai Boxing Web Page)
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The aim of the class is to create a good atmosphere
where students can train and develop at their own
pace without feeling pressured, but obtain
encouragement to progress to be their best!.
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People Train For Various Reasons:
• weight loss, Fitness, Exercise & Conditioning
• Self Defence
• To Spar (light, semi or full contact)
• To Compete in Amateur or Professional Bouts
Muay Thai Boxing helps promote and improve flexibility, strength, agility, confidence, stamina, discipline, and balance.
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(Photo By David S Brett - www.photos-dsb.co.uk)
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Head Instructor: Robin Shepherd
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Robin Shepherd has over 21 years martial arts experience. Since starting training from 8 years of age.Robin now trains in Thailand in bangkok and Ubon as often as possible as well as competing on the Ubon professional Thai Boxing Circuit. He is fully qualified and is a registerd muay thai teacher with the kru muaythai association and the Department of Physical Education with the Office of the
Culture Commission of Thailand.
He was made England Team coach For The World Muay Thai Federation, and traveled to Thailand and Spain with the team.Having trained up and coached fighters to National, European and World Class Levels. In December 2007 Robin was promoted to UK Team Manager by the EMF.but resigned in feb 09 to concentrate on Jai Muay Thai and its success.
(Special Thanks To Freelance Photographer David S Brett For Photograph - www.photos-dsb.co.uk)
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Thai Instructor: Kru Kritsana (aka 'Jeed')
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Robin’s good friend and training partner, Jeed, came to the UK in 2005 from Ubon in Thailand and now lives in Silsden. He was a professional fighter on the Ubon thaiboxing circuit in Thailand in the mid 80's, having over 80 fights purley as a means to make money for a living. Now retired from fighting, Jeed and Robin work together teaching fighters and students at the Eastburn and Bingley Jai Muay Thai Boxing Camps.
Arrangements can be made for private classes with Jeed.
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Instructor: Vicky Lakin
WMF Amateur World Muay Thai Championships 2007 Silver Medallist
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Vicky was trained by Robin Shepherd since Jai Muay Thai Camp was founded and has been trained to instructor level. She trains in Thailand as often as possible. Vicky runs women only sessions (see Fighting Chance page) and has taken Muay Thai further afield to Skipton and Cottingley. She teaches Muay Thai as part of the P.E. curriculum lessons and extra-curriculum activities at a number of schools. she is also a fully qualified personal fitness trainer.
(Special Thanks To Freelance Photographer David S Brett For Photograph - www.photos-dsb.co.uk)
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Assistant Instructors & Coaches:
* Tom Griffin (Instructor)
* Mike Vella (Instructor)
* Stephen (pad-man steve!) Thompson (Coach)
* Laura Beadle (fitness instructor)
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Class Description
Training consists of warm-up, basic exercises and stretching, followed by the use of Muay Thai techniques using various training methods such as drills, fight craft, technical work,pad work, bag work and one-on-one with the instructor. Then a range of conditioning exercises are carried out with warm down and stretching. The separate fighters/sparring classes include advanced technical ,fitness and body conditioning circuit training.
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Gradings
Students have the opportunity to grade. we realise that not everyone wants to compete, but still want to obtain a level and have goals that tey can see themselves progressing towards. this is done in the form of Muay Boran, (ancient thai boxing) this involves terminology,history,learning set techniques and its names etc. the grading is done outside regular classes as a seminar usualy lasting 3-4 hours. GRADINGS ARE OPTIONAL! and are usualy held every 3 months. Students must have trained for a minimum of 3 months before they can commence the grading structure.
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Above Footage By ITV Calendar News 2nd May 2009 - Luke Turner Wins W.P.M.O Title
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NAME WEIGHT CLASS
Current Fighters
Karl Stoddart 66kg A/B CLASS
John Walker 82KG C CLASS
George Brent 76kg C CLASS
Neil Mcloud 78kg C CLASS
Matt Craven 82kg C CLASS
Thomasz 97kg C CLASS
Tom Griffin 78kg C CLASS
FIGHTERS HALL OF FAME
Luke Turner 65kg A CLASS
UKMF English Champion. UK Ranked No 6
Ben Molloy 54 kg B CLASS
European Championships Gold Medallist
Vicky Lakin 62 kg B CLASS
World Amateur Championships Silver Medallist
Ian Wilcock 66 kg B CLASS
National Pro-Am Champion
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To match any of the above fighters at your show, contact Robin on 07949 502185.
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Ritual Dance ~ Wai Khru and Ram Muay Wai Khru is an ancient custom which is closely bound to the fundamental Thai concept that providers of knowledge are all Khru (teachers) and are worthy of the utmost respect. Therefore, ‘Wai Khru’ means ‘paying respect to teachers’.
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Before a fight, Muay Thai fighters show respect for their teacher through performing a ritualized dance, a tradition which goes back to ancient times and which has been preserved from generation to generation. It decreases agitation and psychologically prepares the fighter for the forthcoming contest. It can also function as a warm up exercise before the actual fight. For example, the characteristic hand-rotations involve using the arm muscle as well as refining coordination and synchronization. The Wai Khru and Ram Muay is a graceful and aesthetic ritual, which has no religious connotations, so fighters of every nationality, race and creed can participate in it freely without fearing that in doing so they are breaking the codes of their own particular religion.
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Adults (15+)
Mondays 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. (evening)
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. (early morning)
7:30 - 8:45 p.m. (evening)
Padwork / Sparring / Fighters Class - Open To All (15+):
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children (8 - 14 Yr Olds)
Thursdays 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Children (4 - 7 Yr Olds)
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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EASTBURN PRICES - ‘Pay as you go basis’
Adults: £4.50 per class
£6.00 For 2 hrs/2.5 hrs Tuesday & Saturday Sessions
Children: £4.00 per class
Block Booking Payment Scheme Is Available.
E.M.F Club Membership and Insurance Cover (1 year) is £30 for adults / £25 for juniors.
Renewable annually at discounted rate of only £20.
On completion of approximately one month’s training, club membership and insurance is required by each student. Most clubs request this prior to any participation, but we at Jai Freestyle feel a month’s training is beneficial, prior to joining our club officially, in order to allow the student time to decide whether they wish to continue learning the martial art, Muay Thai Boxing.
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For More Details, Contact Robin Shepherd On:
Mobile: 07949 502185
Email: jaifreestyle1@aol.com
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BINGLEY MUAY THAI CLASSES - JUNIORS (4+) & ADULTS (15+)
CLASS DAYS & TIMES:
Juniors (4 - 7 Yr Olds) - Every TUESDAY 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Juniors (8 - 14 Yr Olds) - Every SATURDAY 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Adults (15+): Mondays 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
CLASS PRICE (Pay As You Go Basis): As Above
Club Membership and Insurance Cover (1 year): As Above
For More Details Contact Robin on 07949 502185 or Email: jaifreestyle1@aol.com
You can also visit the Bingley Martial Arts & Fitness Centre website at: www.bingleymafc.co.uk for more details and directions.
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