We don’t have to lie. We don’t have to lie about our training, lineage or accomplishments. It is almost impossible for the public, who are new to Muay Thai, to tell who is who and what is what. Even things that used to be held sacred like training and fighting in Thailand have lost their truth. There are now tourist camps and tourist fights that are in effect fantasy camps of fake Muay Thai. This is why we made this web site; everyone listed on it is the real deal and supports everyone else. If you are looking to train in Muay Thai in Illinois we hope to provide a useful resource through this website.
To be on this site you need to get a high score on our algorithm consisting of three parts. One, having a legitimate Thai instructor and lineage, two having REAL training in Thailand and three producing quality students and supporting the Muay Thai community. One must also pass a background check of our board to be a good person.
Many people may be good trainers, fighters, promoters or liars. Some of them may produce fine students. But if you are looking for Real Muay Thai in Illinois, here are your choices. We wish you great success in your Muay Thai journey. A journey we have all devoted our lives to.
Members Of Our Organization
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AJARN RICK SOLLO / GYM TRAINER – MMA TRAINER – MUAY THAI COACH – WORKOUT TRAINER
Rick Sollo was tested personally to be an instructor by Ajarn Chai Sirisite in the early 1980’s. He passed and now holds the Ajarn rank from the World Muay Thai Association. This is the highest rank they give. Over the intervening years Mr. Sollo has trained many, many fighters many of whom have won on a high level in kickboxing, MMA, Boxing and Muay Thai. He started travel to Thailand to train in 1992 and continued to do so every year until 2012. Making one or two trips a year and spending one to four month year training in Thailand. He has been teaching professionally since the late 1980’s. He currently has a close relationship with a number to top Muay legends and is learning from them even now. References available on request.
KRU RICARDO PEREZ / MUAY THAI COACH
Ricardo Perez has been training with Saekson Janjira and other Muay Thai legends since the 1990’s. He has trained in Thailand over 15 times. He was a coach for the IFMA team in Thailand this year, a very prestigious position. He is a promoter, judge, referee and trainer for top-level Muay Thai promotions. References available on request.
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BRIAN GASSAWAY / MUAY THAI COACH
Brian Gassaway has been fighting professionally since the 1990’s. He has fought all over the world and under all rule structures. His cumulative record has almost 100 fights on it and is still increasing as he is fighting in Thailand this year. He has trained in Thailand three times. References available on request.
MARTIAL ARTS INFORMATION
MUAY THAI
Known as ``the art of eight limbs,`` Muay Thai is a full contact combat sport originating in Thailand that uses stand up striking along with various clinching techniques.
Muay Boran
Literally meaning ``Ancient Boxing,`` Muay Boran is an unarmed martial art originating in Thailand that uses various stand up and clinching techniques.
Kali Silat
A Filipino martial art that refers to ancient and newer fighting methods devised in the Philippines as well as elements of Western and Eastern martial arts.
Your time, money and life are very valuable. Do not waste it with bad information. Everyone on this list recommends everyone else on this list and with very good reason. We are legit and very good trainers. Contact us for more information.