Muay Thai has a lot of historical significance to the Thais. They owe their independence to an ancient monarch's ability to fight with it.

Muay Thai is known as the art of eight limbs. This is because the feet, hands, elbows and knees are used in this devastating ring sport. It is known for its cardiovascular training as well as it's take no prisoners attitude. The pao or thai pads are used to develop the penetrating knees and kicks and the banana bag is used to condition the shins to their legendary thoughness.

Philip Gelinas began his Muay Thai training under Tom Harinck Jr of the Chakuriki school in 1985. He receive his basic level instructorship from them in the World Muay Thai Association. Distance made training with them impossible and Philip began his training under Ajarn "Chai" Sirsute receiving his basic instructor level in 1992.

Three of Kru Philip's students have also passed the basic test under Ajarn "Chai".

Classes are available 5 days per week at the academy. Seminars and private training is also available by appointment.

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