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This gentleman is Mark from England , 42 years old. He lives about 45km away from ChainRai. He found out about CMA on the internet. He was looking for a way to go on a diet and get back in shape since his job is desk work and therefore he hardly has a chance to exercise in his daily life. Mark has tried running, weight training and such, but he had a tough time to sustain. But MuayThai training especially mitt work and sparring are very unique exercise to be in shape. Trainer Rudo teaches many kinds of techniques in his various training method, so Mark never gets tired of it. He seems to be enjoying the training everyday since it is a very effective whole body exercise . We look forward to see how good he gets in shape in 3 months.
We have a lady student from U.S. Her name is Sue , 20 years old, and she has been training everyday.
She has experience in international standardized boxing, but this is her first time to try MuayThai.
Sue had been longing to MuayThai since her childhood, and now she trains everyday here in Thailand while she teaches mathematics at local school. Her goal is to fight in a MuayThai match, and it shouldn't be far away. We offer one on one training instruction to fit into every individual's ability , therefore, beginners and female students can learn quickly without any worries. Please try MuayThai training at CMA. We look forward to seeing you!
Summer vacation is near end in Thailand . CMA students are now back from their home. Trainer Rudo is excited to see them back and train with them . Everybody seems to be enjoying working out. The rainy season is approaching, and it's going to be the best time for training since the temperature drops a bit.
In this time of the year trainee are focused on building basic strength physically and mentally. Everybody is training hard! If you want to become strong, try CMA training!
Join us!
Do you remember who he is ? Yes! It is trainer Ho who has been an exclusive
trainer at CMA. He is going to one of the famous gym in Tokyo Kawasaki as a trainer and a fighter . He aims to make his debut as a fighter in Japan while he teaches Muay Thai. Please go cheer for him when he fights. And when you see him in town, please don't hesitate to say hi to him. We wish him the best of luck in Japan .
We have a guest student here at CMA from Osaka , Japan . He is a young businessman, who used to be a Karate fighter and had fought against famous fighter before. He has been to Thailand many times, but this was the first time that he visited ChiangRai. He managed his busy schedule to come to train MuayThai to get back in shape. MuayThai is great! Thai food is great! ChaingRai is great of course!
Training was very tough , but he was able to refresh physically and mentally. Please see his website at http://ameblo.jp/miuraakinari/archive-200703.html to check out his description of experience. Please visit CMA again!
2007.02.13
The closing ceremony for the international standardized boxing and MuayThai trainer’s seminar was held on the last day. The seminar has started on February 6th and this day we received the completion certificate in the ceremony. We have received the words of appreciation and souvenir for our cooperation from the director of the Ministry of the Sports in Thailand, the committee of international standardized boxing and MuayThai, and trainee for the seminar. They made a comment that ChiangRai may be selected again for the place for the seminar because of the nice weather. We will be happy to cooperate again. Thank you for visiting ChiangRai.
2007.02.08
Currently, many guests are visiting CMA. Starting on the February 6th, trainer's training seminor for the international standardized boxing and MuayThai was held in ChiangRai by the Ministry of the Sports of Thailand, and the CMA gym was selected for the ｔ raining place . About 40 instructors from Bangkok were invited for the seminor for a week. Everybody was impressed by the spacious and well facilitated CMA gym. Instructors gave us compliment, "No gym like this even in Bangkok . It is a wonderful gym ." It was the first time to have this seminor in ChiangRai, but they are planning to do it again in the future.
2007.02.02
Two British female fighters who have been training in ChiangMai came to CMA
for training camp. They found out about us on the web, and they decided to move their training base
from ChiangMai to CMA. Since they have a fight match on February 7th in town called Tan nearby
ChiangRai, they wanted to train at gym that has better facility. They seem to be having good time training in well organized environment and facility. They should fight well on February 7th!
We would like to express our appreciation for your support and visit to CMA website in the past year.CMA is going to keep making our efforts to meet customer's and trainee's satisfaction in 2007.Thank you for your continuous support on the ChiangRai MuayThai Academey.
December 5th was the birthday of the King of Thailand , and there were many events of celebration all over in Thailand . MuayThai event was held near the town of ChaingRai , and many fighters from CMA including Kick, and trainer Ho entered the match. Kick was on first. He easily controlled the fight, and got TKO after the 2nd round since the opponent surrendered. The next CMA fighter was Yoshi from Japan . This was his second match in his career. His last match was KO win, and it finished so quickly that he didn't remember how he did because of nervousness. However he seems to be relaxed and ready to fight after bandaging and massage done by trainer Ho.
Yoshi was leading the fight with strong punches and giving the opponent a significant damage, but the opponent was too tough to knock down, When Yoshi lost his stamina, the opponent's knee kick landed, and Yoshi went down. Yoshi kept punching afterwards, but the opponent never seemed to go down although he was exhausted. Thai fighters sure can take hits. Yoshi lost by decision. The last main event was of course for trainer Ho . He was easily able to lead the fight, and knocked the opponent out with his right hooking punch in the 2nd round. Many CMA fighters participated this special event and everybody fought well, which made us very excited. We look forward to the next fight.
Coming December the 5th is the birthday of the King of Thailand, and it is Father's Day.
Many kinds of events will be held all over the Thailand to celebrate the birthday. One of them is MuayThai match , which is going to be held near ChaingRai. Many fighters from CMA including Japanese trainee , trainer Ho, and Rang are going to participate in this event. The day of the match is getting near in a few days. All fighters have been training hard for the match , and now they are in the last stage of conditioning to get paid off their hard training. We will be there to cheer for them!!
Yesterday November the 6th was the day for Loi Krathong Festival. CMA's neighbor, students of Marillac elementary school also participated in this annual event and floated away a 'Krathong' that is made of banana leaf and stem. At night, there were fire works going on everywhere, and they had traditional Thai dance and parade of Loi Krathong Festival around restaurants and hotels. And for the climax of the festival, people floated away 'Krathong'. It is a very romantic festival of saying that 'Krathong' brings happiness if lovers, couples, or families float it away together.
It is November, and school is starting. ChaingRai is going into the dry season and we can see the rice has grown up in our rice field at CMA. We should be able to reap rice next month. It is going to be the MuayThai season from now and there will be many fight events all over around ChiangRai. CMA traine are training harder to get ready to fight.
The new tour spot has been opened in ChiangRai. Let us introduce the ChiangRai Fighting Stadium.
It sounds like a stadium but it actually is the dining restaurant that you can watch some shows at the same time. Some trainee from Japan went to check this place out on the other day. They offer traditional Thai dance and MuayThai shows. CMA sends MuayThai fighters to the show and takes care of fight instructions. Today trainer Ho was on the MuayThai show. There are round-girls, and it's just like a real MuayThai event. Later on, there is a cabaret show (new half show). All dancers are tall and slim. It's hard to tell their sex. The food that they offer is traditional Thai food, but its flavor is arranged to fit foreigner's taste, so everybody can enjoy the dinner. The two hour show was very enjoyable, and the food was wonderful. Please include this spot when you come to tour ChiangRai.
The gym is usually full of guy's smell, but its atmosphere is bright and cheerful when female students increases. Three MuayThai sisters from Britain , Lizzie, Dona, and Claire are training at the gym everyday. It is not unusual to see female trainee, but it's very rare to have three sisters, and so the gym now has an exciting atomosphere . For this special occasion, trainer Sukich came to support their training. He currently works at Tourist Police Department, and he is a former champion of Lumpinee stadium. He speaks English fluently since he used to study at University of Cambridge in Britain .
The sisters are kindly instructed from basics, and so they're enjoying their training without a language barrier and improving their skills rapidly . We're looking forward to seeing their improvements one month later. Japanese trainee have been stimulated by these girl's hard training , and which makes the guys train harder also.
Three girls from Britain are currently training at CMA. They are Dasey, Kirk, and Donna. They are staying at homestay near the gym. They found out about CMA on the website and participated in training. MuayThai seems to be one of popular sports in Britain also, and they told us that MuayThai fights are being broadcasted every week. They have been touching Thai culture, and it stimulated their interests in MuayThai . They have been training everyday to learn about MuayThai and to keep in shape.
Trainer Rudo is having a tough time instructing these girls since he has to speak English to communicate. They have been enjoying their stay meeting Thai people and touching Thai culture closely through MuayThai.
Here is an update for the situation of Thailand 's coup which occurred yesterday.
Chiang Rai is actually just like usual, nothing has changed.
A lot of people must be worried about the coup since it has been broadcasted all over the world.
However, the situation is getting better without chaos because the king of Thailand is corresponding.
Japanese trainee, who are currently staying at CMA made phone calls to their families to inform their safety.
CMA is operating as usual to accept applications.
Following is a part of the "Overseas Safety Homepage" from the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
（ http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/info4.asp?id=7 ）
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To Japanese residents
We would like to inform that the spot information has been released today regarding the political change in Thailand as follows.
Japanese Protection Team, ChaingMai Japanese Consulate General
2006.9.20
Spot Information
Thailand : Occurrence of Political Change
1. Since the political change that occurred on the night of September 19 2006, military vehicles such as tanks are allocated in H.Q. of army command, the royal palace of Anantasumarcom and Chitlarada. However, at present 8:00 on the 20th, there is no chaos and civilian vehicles are back in traffic, but it is hard to predict what's happening and therefore people need be updated with the latest information.
2. For those who are staying in Thai, please try to be updated and stay at safer places, such as residences and hotels. Also please avoid royal palaces, government and municipal offices where demonstrators and soldiers are being gathered. On the other hand, those who are planning to travel to Thailand , we suggest that you wait until the situation gets settled.
3. There is no chaos in Thai airlines at present 8:00 on the 20th, but there could be some cancellations of flights and a lot of traffic jams are expected to the airports, so please check the latest information in advance.
Address : 9th Floor, Serm-Mit, Wattana, Bangkok,Thailand> phone ：（ 66-2 ） 260-8502,8504
Bangkok Donmuang International Airport
Phone: 02-535-1111 (after dial international telephone company's number)
Inquiries:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Consultation Center (for the safety information of countries)
2-2-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Phone: 03-3580-3311(extention 2902)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Overseas Safety Homepage
Embassy of Japan in Thailand
Address: 9th Floor, Serm-Mit, Wattana, Bangkok,Thailand Phone : (66-2 ） 260-8502,8504
2006.09.20
MuayThai restaurant !?
The new restaur ant is going to be opened in Chaiang Rai in the beginning of October. This restaurant is unique that customers can enjoy watching Muay Thai shows and Thai dance during meals. CMA is in charge of train and instruct acting fighters who demonstrate Muay Thai shows in the restaurant. Acting techniques are instructed by trainer Rudo as a chief, and trainer Ho and Rang. Trainers are eagerly instructing since the opening day of the restaurant is getting close. We will inform you about the detail. Please come to the restaurant also when you travel Chaing Rai
We have 3 consecutive holidays in Thailand now. Using these holidays, some Japanese trainee visited Myanmar . They crossed the border from Mae Sai to Myanmar by walk and went to see temples of Pagota in Tachilek by the border. Here Buddha that you worship varies by the day of birth date. They worshiped after the research for the day of everyone's birth date. All Thai people remember the day of their birth date. Do you know the day of your birth date? They went to Golden Triangle afterwards, and sailed to the Laos territory by a small boat . Everybody had a very good time .
experience MuayThai training! A lot of people in Japan are in the middle of summer break, but many students are visiting CMA to train. One of them is a 16 year old boy from Nagoya who had visited CMA in spring. This time, he brought his older brother to participate together in training . They both have experience in Kenpo, and now they are into MuayTahi training . Although it is a short term stay for them, they are fully enjoying the stay. CMA welcomes group participants like brothers and friends.
Today's training seems a little different from usual. Trainers and students switched their positions . CMA students are ho ｌ ding the mitt and trainer Ho and Rang are doing the mitt work. Actually it was not real training. They were just playing around. In Japan , it is not unusual for students to hold mitt, but in Thailand , students don't usually hold mitt. They look ok for temporary trainers . Ho and Rang are both trainers, but also very active fighters, so they had to save their power when punching and kicking . But they were still strong enough to give the students impact. If these trainers get serious, students would be blown off.
Chiang Rai is in a middle of rainy season now. The annual event of rice planting was being held in the rice field of the CMA property. Our neighbor Marillac elementary school students helped us planting.
CMA trainee also went into the rice field and tried planting when they were free.
It was the first time for everybody to plant rice, and there were some that it was the first time to even see the rice planting. Rice planting is becoming a valuable experience in Japan now days. Everybody was happy to plant rice as a valuable experience . Rice should fully ripe in autumn. Then we will be back to the field again and harvest the rice with everybody.
CMA trainee Lom,Jipun,Noi Yoshi and Naoya had a fight match at a stadium in Chiang Rai yesterday.
It was a first fight for both of them, but they were very relaxed and joking around with their trainers.
Yoshi was on the ring for the second bout of the night. He was able to dance Waiku very well, and received applause from the audience. Yoshi came on rush as soon as the bout started. He threw a frontkick to stop the oponents movement and dominated with non stop punches. He kept punching continuously and knocked out the oponent in just over 2 minutes in the 1st round. The fight was over unexpectedly fast , so that we didn't even have a chance to take photos. Naoya was on the 3rd bout. Naoya's fighting sprit was stimulated since he has just seen how Yoshi won in the 1st round. They started aggressively attacking each other as the bout began, and Naoya took a down from the oponent with low kick. However, the oponent has an advantage in long reach with his hight. Naoya was taken down when the oponent's counter hooking punch landed his face. They kept fierecely striking each other to take a down, and finally the oponent who had a better lead was awarded to win by decision. It was the best bout of the night. Naoya did a good job! The fight resulted very differently for these two fresh fighters, but we are sure that they had an unforgetable experience. Let's keep training hard and try again next time.
CMA has many items that trainee can have fun other than training during their stay. Sightseeing is one of the options the we introduced in the News before. More than that, we now have internet and Japanese comic books available. Japanese comic books are very popular among trainee, and they wrestle to get their favorites. There are plenty of comic books that can not be read all within a month or two month stay. If you are not into comics, there are novel books . Furthermore, we have weekly and monthly magazines that are regular sent from Kinokuniya bookstore in Bangkok . We also have Play Station 2 that trainee can play video games. Japanese TV programs , such as K1 and other martial arts matches are also available in a few days delay. If you like movies, we have a lot of DVDs. These services are all free. CMA continues to make it our place improved, so that trainee can have a good time not only in training, but also in free time.
Two of CMA trainee from Japan are matched to fight in ChiangRay stadium on July 22nd. One is Naoya from Nagoya , and he is staying at CMA for two months to train. The other one is Lom,Jipun,Noi Yoshi (Japanese) from Fukuoka, and he is planned to stay for one year to train. Both of them have no experience in fight matches, but their fighting skills are rapidly improving by instruction of former champions, Lu, Ho, and Lan. So they should do well. Yoshi was given a ring name from trainer Lu whose ring name was Lom Isan Noi as his best student. His ring name means "Small wind of Japan ." These two fresh fighters should throw a whirlwind of Japan Muay Thai into ChiangRay.
There was a fight event in town called Fang, which is about 100km away from ChiangRai, and our trainer Ho (Pi, lbukao) fought a match. It took us over two hours to get there by car, but there were lot of people there. In Thai, local match like this is mostly held outside, so trainee from Japan felt awkward when they arrived there. Trainer Ho's match was a main event of the night, and his oponent was a Caucasian fighter whoes hight is over 180cm. He has long arms and legs, which is very disadvantage for Ho. But Ho himself lookd very relaxed before the match. The experienced fighter seemed to have a strategy. In the end of the 1st round, the oponent lost his balance when he tried to dodge Ho's front kick, and slipped. He twisted his right knee , and that was bad enough to surrender the match. It was a disappointing accident since this match was expected to be a very good fight. They were promised be matched again oneday.
2006.6.17
Muay Thai match has been arranged for one of Japanese trainee Akira Hirai , a 23 year-old fighter. It is going to be held on June 22 in town of Mae Chai . He has been experiencing many types of martial arts, such as Judo, Karate, Boxing since he was a little. He is here at CMA for Muay Thai training for 2 months, and now training hard everyday . His fighting spirit was stimulated by watching fight matches of trainer Ho and Bo the other day. He decided to fight as a final stage of his Muay Thai training. We will go there to cheer for him.
2006.6.15
Currently CMA has trainee from all over Japan, like Kyusyu, Hokuriku, and Nagoya. Those trainee took a two day trip to Chiang Mai last weekend. They went for shopping at night bazaars, prayed for victory at famous temple DoiSuthep , and enjoyed delicious seafood for dinner. They also had a good time in a folk craft village, Bosang making original bag and T-shirts. They certainly enjoyed a break since they've been training hard everyday. This refreshment energizes them to train harder.
2006.6.05
We have another new member here at CMA. His name is Singh dam Monsaichon (Rang), 23 years old.He is a friend of trainer Ho and a former champion of Rachdamnoen. He has many experiences in international rule boxing matches including events in Tokyo and Osaka a few years ago. We have invited him to be a CMA trainer and fighter at the same time. Those who would like to train international rule boxing and sparring , its good quality training is available now here at CMA.
2006.5.27
There was a fighting event in town near Chiang Rai, and our madonna Bo and trainer Ho fought a match. Bo seemed very aggressive even before the bout since she lost her last match. So she kept pressuring on her opornent throughout the bout, and was awarded to win . Trainer Ho's opornent was very well known and strong fighter in Northern Chiang Rai, and he used to be a champion. They both seemed to know well about their skills each other, so no effective points were given to either of them although they aggressively fought . The fight was draw. However this fight was the best bout of the day since they both fought with various techniques and kept forwarding aggressively as veteran fighters. Japanese trainee who went to cheer for Ho learned a lot from this fight.
2006.5.22
There was a fight event in Phayao, which is about 100km away from Chiang Rai. Trainer Ho (Pilabukao Populiya) from CMA fought for the main event. The last time he had a fight was a while ago, but he seemed relaxed and showed his dignity as a former champion. He had a lead from the beginning of the bout, and landed punches, front kick, roundhouse kick and knee kick to the oponent.
2006.5.11
We have some new members in CMA. Female Muay-Thai trainee . They have a little experience in Muay Thai, and now they want to train seriously. Trainer Rudo is teaching them thoroughly and kindly . They seem to be having a good time in training.
Hopefully they will be good fighters like Bo in near future
2006.5.6
Many trainee came to CMA during the long holiday. A 10 year old girl and her mother tried Muay-Thai trial class. They have karate experience in Japan, so they had a no problem punching and kicking after receiving trainer Rudo's coach. They both quickly improved Muay Thai techniques under trainer Rudo's coach, and they seem to be having a lot of fun.
They are enjoying their stay in CHIANG RAI training Muay-Thai and sightseeing.
Today April 30 is the day of fighting match for Kick at Rajadamunun stadium in Bangkok . First time debut for Kick to fight in Bangkok finally. Tomorrow May 1 is the day of fighting match for Chock as well at Rajdamunun. Following them, May 4 is the day of fighting match for our madonna Bo in CHIANG-RAI. On the same day, There are fighters training with us at CMA not only from Japan , but also from Australia . One of them is George. He is an active total fighter and his speciality is Brazilian Jyujitu. His friend in CHIANG-RAI introduced him to CMA to train standing techniques . Mitt work with trainer Rudo and sparring with trainer Ho are very powerful. Japanese trainee have been watching him to learn his movements. George is going to Japan next month. If you see him somewhere, please say hi to him. There is a professional kickboxer who is from Nagoya , Japan and is on a special training here at CMA. He has a fighting match on May 14th in Osaka , Japan . Since his oponent is a karate fighter, he is given special techniques from trainer Rudo. He has been training very hard everyday including sparring with trainer Ho and Kick . His stay is only a week, but we're sure that he will get something valuable out of the training. He should be fighting well on the match of May 14th. Last night's dinner was CMA's well known Thai Yakiniku Nabe , which is barbecue soup. Barbecue and soup are cooked together in the same pot. Barbecue in the middle of the pot, and cook soup in the dented edge around the barbecue. It is an ultimate pot meal of having barbecue and soup together . The juice from barbecue soaks into chicken flavored vegetable soup and make it very rich taste. Barbecue meat can be chicken, pork, or beef, anything goes, and the juice from the meat will not be wasted. With this, you can enjoy lots of rich flavored vegetables, and it is very healthy. This stimulated appetite of trainee who were on a diet. They just could not resist it this night. Eat lots to build stamina and train hard! There are two Japanese trainee who are aiming to be a professional fighter in the future here at CMA.One of them is a 17 year old boy , who aims to be a total fighter, and he came to learn standing techniques.The other one is a 16 years old boy , and he is aiming to be a professional kickboxer. Thailand 's new year Songkran festival is being held on April 13, 14, and 15. We have new members in CMA, Cho and Chok , 17 years old. Both of them used to train under our trainer, Rudo. One of our trainee, Kick fought in the national junior competition which was held in Lampang last month, and did very well. There are many sightseeing spots around CHIANG-RAI. It used be well known for drug dealing,however this area is now turned to be popular for sightseeing and trading with China. One of popular souvenirs is cobra and scorpion in jar of spirit. With a one day tour, you can visit Measai,Tatirek,Myanmar and Golden Triangle. English site OPEN!!
2006.5.5
We have results of matches that were held in Maechan near CHIANG RAI yesterday. Three fighters from CMA fought. Our madonna Bo , a Japanese trainee, KINNIKU MAN (Muscle Man-ring name), and Bin who was assigned to fight in a short notice. Let's talk about Bin first. He recovered from his leg injury, and therefore he had a lead throughout the fight. He had a no problem winning the match.
Next, Bo. Unfortunately she did not fight well, and lost the match by decision due to the lack of training. We expect her next match. Finally, "KINNIKU MAN" from Japan . He was nervous before the fight, but he did ok on Waiku, which he remembered two days before and received applause from the audience.
The fight went very hard throwing punches and kicks to each other. He was able to land his favorite punches to opponent well,and he won the match. The audience was very excited since he was introduced that it was the first Muay Thai for him. He became very pupular after the fight, and was taking photos with girls . However, he won the match using a lot of his punch techniques, so he has to work on kicking techniques. He seemed to feel how strong Muay Thai is. He is on a hard training again today with feeling refreshed.
2006.5.4
We are regret to say that both Kick and Chock lost the matches. Especially for Kick, he had a hard time losing his weight this time, so perhaps he was not in the best condition. But he sure had a good experience. More hard training for a new goal. Bo and a trainee from Japan are fighting in CHIANG-RAI today. Both of them are in a good condition for the match. They should fight
well. Good luck, CMA fighters!
17 year old boy who is aiming to be a professional fighter from Japan is also fighting .
A lot of fighters from CMA are fighting in this season. Good luck to Kick, Chock, Bo, and Japanese boy.
We look forward to hearing cheering messages from you also!
the unique Thai new year celebration. We celebrate the new year by throwing water at CMA also.
Now they go to school in Bang-Kok, and train Muay-Thai there. Since they are in summer vacation ,they came to CMA to train under Rudo again.
Their punches and kicks are very powerfull just like Rudo.
They have been training very hard everyday for the match that they have end of this month.
He fought in the international boxing division, and got a bronze medal .
He sure had a great experience fighting against fighters from all over
Thailand since he never gets beaten in Chiang Rai.
Let us introduce one of popular spots,Goleden Triangle.
This area is surrounded by three countries Thai,Myanmar,Laos,and Mekong river is crossing between intricated borders.
In Laos,there is a small island in the river that you can visit by high-speed boat.
Many kinds of Laos souvenirs are for sale here.
2006.3.29
