This year just seems to be flying by because we are so busy at Chokdee with all the events we have going on. Rich Cadden is doing a seminar up in Aberdeen this weekend - 7th August Mike Tobin is holding an interclub over in Leeds on the 14th August We have joined forces with excelpersonaltrainer.co.uk to deliver an open circuits class on the Knavesmire on Sunday 15th August Theres the Kao Loi show in Meanwood, Leeds featuring Jak Wright, Josh Buckle and Duncan Scott, with the main event being Kris Addis fighting for the WPMF British Title. This is being held on the 22nd August. And finally at the close of the month, Rich Cadden will be fighting Lloyd Cochraine at the Lagoon in Paisley, Glasgow.
If anyone wants to attend any of these events, or needs tickets, speak to Rich and he will sort it out for you. All classes will be running as normal on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights. Tuesday - 7pm til 8:15pm - Thaiboxing Fitness and drill work Thursdays - 6:30pm - 8:30/9pm - One-to-one 20-min PT sessions (book in advance) Thursday - 7:30pm - 8:30pm - Sparring class Sunday - 5:30pm - 7pm - Technique and padwork/sparring class
Chokdee has just started working in association with One-Eight-Zero after-schools clubs to increase awareness and fitness throughout schools in York. The first school to have a 6-week introduction to martial arts is York High School. The course will start week commencing June 14th, places are limitted. Starts this afternoon.....
On the 18th April Martin Colton will be making his next outting for Chokdee Muay Thai. Having learnt a lot since the last fight in January Martin has grown as a fighter and made some radical changes to his diet, training routine and mental approach. This means that he has dropped down to 70kgs and is looking very strong for the weight. Martin is facing a fighter from Philip Tieu's Gym in London. Avid supporters may remember Philip Tieu from his bout with Dave Philips on Master Skens show a couple of years ago. Since then Philip has set up his own gym, and is now putting out fighters. This looks to be a closely contested bout on paper, with both guys having 1 fight each.
Unfortunately, Martin got caught cold by a very strong southpaw opponent. Liam from Tieu's Gymbox has spent that past 3 months training in Thailand, and was very effective with his knees, dropping Martin twwice, when the referee stopped the fight after 2mins of round 1.
This is going to be a dual event for Chokdee, as one of the main events is Rich Cadden, who is fighting out of the Bad Company Gym against the up-and-coming Paul Kelly, from Wossobama Gym in Scotland. With both guys having a come-forward aggressive style, this is guaranteed to be a tear-up! This is a non-title bout matched at 65kgs. The other main event is Luke Turner, who is facing Rob Doyle from Bridestone Thai, from Ireland. Rich beat Rob back in 2008 for the IKF European title so this will be a good test for Luke, who is forging his name as one of the new 'names' coming through the ranks at Bad Company.
Rich took an early lead behind a strong push kick and low kick defence, finishing the round well with a strong body kick, which dropped Paul Kelly for an 8-count. In round 2, Rich controlled the pace of the fight with ring-craft and increased the pressure in round 3. At the end of the third round Rich changed tactics and utilised his boxing to good effect, dropping Paul for a second time, and Paul didnt make the count.
On 31st January 2010, Martin Colton is making his debut for Chokdee Muay Thai at the ForTheGlory Show in Liverpool. The show is being promoted by Simon Audley and the pioneering Saphire Gym in Huyton. Martin will be facing a local lad from Saphire Gym, so we are looking to sell as many tickets and get behind our fighter. The show is being held in the Huyton Suite, Civic Way, Poplar Bank, Huyton (L36 9GD). Tickets are £20 in advance or £25 on the door. Doors open at 12pm, first fight at 1pm. This show is being sposored by Saphire Shootfighters, KING Construction, IMPACT Security, Printwork Apartments as well as several others....
- On 28th November, Bad Company will be hosting a top show at East End Park WMC, with several of the new breed of Bad Company fighters coming through. Top of the bill is Davy "Smack-attack" Mackintosh V Steven Meleady
- On 29th November, GFC will be hosting another of their top interclubs. If anybody is interested in competing let Rich know.
- On 19th December, Chokdee will be holding the Xmas Bash at the OLD SIAM restaurant on Micklegate. If any of you have been, you will know that this is the best thai restaurant in York and we always get well looked after. We currently have a table booked for 14 people, so please get your name down ASAP. If we need more seats we can organise. Jo Cadden will be sorting the booking for this, so please let her know via facebook or drop a text (for those that have her number)
Al Chambers had his first fight for Chokdee, against Mark Nicholson from East Riding Thai on 18th October. Both guys weighed in at 80kgs. Although Mark started quick, Al kept his chin down and kept his cool. Listening well to his corner Al maintained a strong defence and progressive pressure forwards. Al dropped Mark for an 8-count in round three, then twice again in round 4. At which point the referee stopped the contest as Mark was no longer defending himself, taking too much punishment. Congrats to Al on his first win.
Al Chambers is due to fight in Doncaster on 12th September 2009 at the Armthorpe Rugby Club This is former world champion, Lee Chesters first promotion (Chang Kow) in association with Prizefighter UK. Al is fighting Adam Kulzesca from the Chang Kow Gym, based in Doncaster. The bout is matched at 80kgs. Adam has some MMA experience, so this is going to be a tough test. The main event on the show is Thomas McCormick (Wicker Camp - Shef) V Rob Burke (SMTC) for the ISKA Commonwealth title at 66.6kgs. Also on the bill are several other Wicker Camp fighters such as James Ogden, who is fighting for the ISKA Northern Area title against Danny Michell from Thorne Asylum Gym)
Last night Wes "The Warrior" Nunns fought at MMA Supremacy at Abbey Leisure Centre in Selby. He fought Mike Tolson from Assylum MMA, who came to the ring with a 100% KO record. Wes knew of Mikes great striking ability, but working with Rich at the muay thai gym, we devised a plan to upset the apple cart. Wes started the fight with some heavy snapping low kicks which unsettled Mikes base and the capitalised quickly, so he was unable to gain a foot hold on the fight. Wes then landed some clean boxing knocking Mike to the ground. Although Wes is very happy with his ground game, he showed maturity beyond his 4f record and kept the fight to where he was having most success (in the stand-up fighting). Then after a devasting left hook and right upper cut, Wes stepped up the pressure to finish the fight with knees to the head as Mike pulled back and refused to throw anything offesive. The referee waved it over after 2min 45 of round 1. A great performance from Wes, which now takes his record to 4f 3w 1l.
Due to the fact that Wes has found the next level to his training he was struggling to keep weight on for this fight. In future matches he has said he wants to drop his fight weight to 77kgs (instead of the 83kgs that this was matched at). Wes weighed in at 79kgs and his opponent was 82kgs. Well done Wes.
Colin Jones is now running beginners courses at Roko Gym on the A1237.
Colin has recently passed his Level 3 Personnal Trainers qualification, so is looking to pass on his knowledge and forge the next generation of Chokdee members. Due to us wanting to give close, professional tuition, we are limitting numbers on this course, so please get booked in soon. For more details please contact Colin on 07729 913 461.
Joanne Sugden is also running boxing fitness classes at Bannatynes Gym, in Poppleton. Please contact Bannatynes Gym for more information.
ough Wes is very happy with his ground game, he showed maturity beyond his 4f record and kept the fight to where he was having most success (in the stand-up fighting). Then after a devasting left hook and right upper cut, Wes stepped up the pressure to finish the fight with knees to the head as Mike pulled back and refused to throw anything offesive. The referee waved it over after 2min 45 of round 1. A great performance from Wes, which now takes his record to 4f 3w 1l.
Colin Jones is now running beginners courses at Roko Gym on the A1237.