Muay Thai in Virginia?

[Grapple]

All,

Does anyone know of a Muay Thai instructor in Virginia. I live in
Harrisonburg and i knew that there used to be one in Staunton (which is
30mins away). However, as far as i know hes not still teaching. anyone else
know of one?

Norlyn

p.s. I've studied Ving Tsun, boxing and BJJ at a Gracie training academy,
looking to round out my skills. THANKS!

[Kelpie]

Grapple <ncl...@gte.net> wrote in article
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> All,
>
> Does anyone know of a Muay Thai instructor in Virginia. I live in
> Harrisonburg and i knew that there used to be one in Staunton (which is
> 30mins away). However, as far as i know hes not still teaching. anyone
else
> know of one?
>

I know of two in Virginia. Master Kay (sp?) and Master Pham. I think
Master Kay's top guy has taken over teaching and operates out of Lorton
(last I heard), his name is Tanam (sp?). I'm not sure how to contact
either but that may give something to start with.

--
I have a high art. I wound with cruelty those that wound me.
http://green-lantern.com

[Christopher A. Roberts]

Kelpie wrote in message <01bdcff1$e317d5e0$3f6faccf@kelpie>...

The place you are talking about in Lorton is --

Owens Academy of Korean Martial Arts and Self Defense
8924 Telegraph Road
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 550-8633/34

They rent the place out for Muay Thai training Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, and Sundays. These would be the best time to call. When I was
there a guy named Jason Hartigan (Master K's student) was the one teaching.
Thanom Bodhiprasart is the other fella you are talking about. Master K
(Kumron Vaitayanon) is still actively teaching the Sat/Sun classes as far as
I know.

The only other MT schools I know of are in Norfolk/Virginia Beach area.

Sorry,

Chris http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/7721
"Evil shouldn't look this good." -Me

[Kelpie]

Christopher A. Roberts <agg...@gte.net> wrote in article
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>
> Thanom Bodhiprasart is the other fella you are talking about.

*Big Grin* I used to work with Thanom at a computer tech support place
near Tyson's Corner. Another of Master K's students, Jason Kalievas also
worked there. Jason was a good buddy of mine, that's how I first heard of
Master K.

[Christopher A. Roberts]

Kelpie wrote in message <01bdd099$74a22900$7231accf@kelpie>...

Did you ever train with any of them? I was lucky enough to train a little
w/Thanom, Brooks, and Jeff Ruth. Thanom is the only person that has ever
caught me with a shin to the forehead. I'm almost 6'4"... I still don't know
how he did it. :-)

[Christopher A. Roberts]

Kelpie wrote in message <01bdd161$7d6a6700$2d92accf@kelpie>...
>Hey! By The Way... did you ever see the little banner they had?
>"Suriasake" in flaming letters? I made that for them :)

>
>
>--
>I have a high art. I wound with cruelty those that wound me.
>http://green-lantern.com
>
>

No I never saw the banner, but I do have a pair of the "Suriyasak" Thai
trunks (green and blue)

Chris http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/7721

[Kelpie]

Christopher A. Roberts <agg...@gte.net> wrote in article

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> Did you ever train with any of them? I was lucky enough to train a little
> w/Thanom, Brooks, and Jeff Ruth. Thanom is the only person that has ever
> caught me with a shin to the forehead. I'm almost 6'4"... I still don't
know
> how he did it. :-)
>
> Chris http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/7721
> "Evil shouldn't look this good." -Me

I trained with Jason (Kalievas) quite a bit. Met Brooks once over at
Jason's house. Very intense guy. Never got the chance to train with
Thanom.

[Kelpie]

Hey! By The Way... did you ever see the little banner they had?
"Suriasake" in flaming letters? I made that for them :)