News

Toronto's Siam #1's Simon Marcus to Fight in Vegas

Simon Marcus vs Joe Schilling, Vegas, Feb 25. Our money is on our homegrown champ.

Ajarn Suchart Wins "North American Trainer of the Year" Award
December 2011

Congratulations to our honoured Ajarn.

Ajarn Suchart teaches out of Siam No. 1 in Toronto, Canada. He has two of North America’s top fighters training under him -- Matt Embree and Simon Marcus, both have represented him well. Marcus and Embree have gone undefeated in 2011, Embree going 3-0 and Marcus 4-0 and it doesn’t seem they will be slowing down. It’s not easy to train high caliber fighters; if it was, every gym in North America would have one. Having two active fighters currently who are among the best in North America is very impressive.

WMC North American Title Fight -- Saturday, October 22, 2011

Siam #1's Matt Embree will compete for the title in Calgary.
Click here to watch it live on PPV.

Fall Membership Drive -- Members -- WIN BIG!
Now through October 31, 2011

Refer a friend to our limited time offer of a FREE TWO-WEEK TRIAL.
 
For every friend who signs up for a six-month membership following their trial,
the referring member will be entered into a draw for a cash prize.
The more members referred, the more money in the pot, the more chances to win.
 
10 new members = one cash prize of $100
20 new members = a second prize of $250
30 new members = a third prize of $500
40 new members = a fourth prize of $1000
          
New members = more classes,
         more equipment and a new sports floor.
 

Muay Thai Expo
September 17-18, 2011
Siam #1
Link to Facebook Event Info Page

SATURDAY SEPT 17 SCHEDULE
[UPDATED Sept 9, 2011]

9:00 am Registration

10:00am -- 10:40am = Group Warm-up

-----------=> "GROUP A" <=-----------
11:00am -- 12:30pm = Muay Boran (Ajahn Suchart)

-----------=> "GROUP B" <=-----------
11:00am -- 12:30pm = Ring Fighting (Coban + Simon + Matt)

12:30pm -- 1:30pm [LUNCH]

-----------=> "GROUP A" <=-----------
1:30pm -- 3:30pm = Ring Fighting (Coban + Simon + Matt)

-----------=> "GROUP B" <=-----------
1:30pm -- 3:30pm = Muay Boran (Ajahn Suchart)

3:30pm -- 4:00pm = Q&A with Instructors


SUNDAY SEPT 18 SCHEDULE
[UPDATED Sept 9, 2011]

9:00 am Registration

10:00am -- 10:40am = Group Warm-up

-----------=> "GROUP A" <=-----------
11:00am -- 1:00pm = Krabi Krabong (Ajahn Amnat)

-----------=> "GROUP B" <=-----------
11:00am -- 1:00pm = Ring Fighting PART 2 (Coban + Simon + Matt )
1:00pm -- 2:00pm [LUNCH]

-----------=> "EVERYONE" <=-----------
2:00pm -- 4:00pm = Muay Boran Kata (Ajahn Suchart)

Fearless Fitness: Muay Thai – from The Broken Heel Diaries
Robyn Baldwin, March 2011

An excerpt from "Fearless Fitness: Muay Thai" by Robyn Baldwin

"Then the fun began ... the wraps were placed on my hands and the gloves came on. James asked me to hit pads and throw some knees. I don’t tout myself as being strong but I was feeling extra weak when I threw a knee and fell slightly backwards. James taught me how to grab hold and put power into my movements. I was hooked and excited to go back for more ... Later that week, I came back for an kick-ass circuit class of shadow boxing, ab station of chest flies with leg raises, shoulder presses, punching stations on the wall, punching and kneeing a bag, box jumps, plyo pushups, and jumping jacks.  I was done; my HIIT workouts can’t even compare. I’ll be attending James’s circuit class from now on to ensure I’m in the best shape for my next competition. I had sweat pouring off my face and sore shoulders from keeping my arms up but I was so happy at the workout I’d left on the floor."

Creating Change – Kru James Hines, Old School Muay Thai, Toronto, Canada
Laura Del Farra, May 2010

An excerpt from "Creating Change – Kru James Hines" by Laura Del Farra.

"Shortly after dropping into a class with James, I made the switch ... James provided something that I had been searching for – a positive, tough environment sans personal politics. He’s direct, passionate about Muay Thai and facilitated growth in this students. His primary concern wasn’t about cash, although he needed it. Operating out of a fitness centre wasn’t his vision complete. At the time, his vision for Old School Muay Thai included creating an environment of change for underprivileged youths in the downtown core. When I skipped for Thailand, he was busy searching for his own location to make this happen. I’m pleased to know that his vision has become a reality."

Old School Muay Thai gets the cover, Allied Chronicle
Winter/Spring 2010 (spread below)