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Monaco Achieves Full Muaythai Recognition

January 30th, 2012

Another IFMA/WMC member which brings it now to over 70 has gained full recognition by their national sports ministry. Monaco may be a small country in size, but it has a very active federation for muaythai. IFMA has very close links to Monaco, especially as a partner of L’Organisation pour la Paix par le Sport (Peace & Sport) which is under the high patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.  

Malaysia Raises the Bar

January 30th, 2012

Malaysian Muaythai Association which is fully recognised by their National Sports Ministry and National Olympic Committee showed their seriousness in the IFMA education programme. 148 instructors from all Malaysian regions joined the 3-day course with a full day programme on each day.   The technical side of the course was conducted by Ajarn Pornchai, assisted by Ajarn Manop. They were also assisted by Bernard Radin the highest Khan holder in Malaysia. Although most instructors had come with ...

‘JAWBREAKER’ – MUAYTHAI GALA!

January 9th, 2012

Saturday January 28th, 2012 Doors Open 5:30 PM / Fights Start 7:00 PM Calgary, Canada / Century Casino - 1010- 42nd Ave. SE TEAM CANADA takes on TEAM THAILAND in the first classic International MuayThai event in Calgary in 2012. This is an event they will be talking about for a long time. Team Canada consisting of Jesse Miles (WMC Sanctioned Challenger TV series, WMC Kings Birthday MuayThai Event alumni, Professional World Champion), Hakeem Dawodu (3 time World Champion, Last ...

The Swedish Championships, Östersund, Sweden

October 20th, 2011

  The Swedish Championships will be held in Östersund, Sweden, from 24-29th of January. The event will be broadcast nation wide on Swedish television so viewers from across Sweden can follow their national athletes to see who will come out on top and get the chance to represent their country at future international events under IFMA and the WMC. The Swedish Championships, will be co-arranged with something called SM-veckan (meaning SC week) where several other sports will ...

Fitness First Indonesia Flexes its Muscle

January 19th, 2012

Muaythai in Fitness First is going from strong to stronger which just showed at the recent Personal Trainer (PT) Fitness First Pad Holder work shop. 230 PTs participated in the 5-day work shop which was the biggest pad holder seminar of the series. WMC Vice President Stephan Fox conducted the work shop together with Contender Asia and Challenger coach Hanarong, assisted by the National Indonesia Muaythai Federation. Stephan Fox stated “There was a fantastic atmosphere from day one ...

Newsletter

January 11th, 2012

2011 December Newsletter (PDF)

Muaythai Gives Back in the UK

January 9th, 2012

  WHILE most lads on their stag dos head off for a weekend of drunken debauchery, that was never going to be an option for a world-class muaythai boxer Michael Dicks who’s preparing for both a Muaythai  Premier League fight and world-title bid. So when Michael Dicks’ trainer and best man Paul Hamilton, President of the UKMF, the IFMA member NF representing England came to organise his protege’s party, he had to think outside the box. On February ...

MTL FINALS in Slovenia

January 5th, 2012

The MTL finals event once again proved the fact that Muaythai is indeed a very popular sport in Slovenia. The Sticna Sports hall in the town of Ivancna Gorica was filled to its last seat with excited spectators. The atmosphere was electric and set for the Muaythai League finals. The event saw 8 fights (5 amateur and 3 professional). Home gym Nak Muay headed by its president Matej Dremelj and head coach Franci Grajs, made ...

Season’s Greetings from World Muaythai Council

December 23rd, 2011

Please note that our offices will be closed from 24th December - 5th January

Muaythai in the Philippines Going from Strong to Stronger

December 23rd, 2011

Under the leadership of General Lucas Managuelod, muaythai in the Philippines is becoming a stronghold name in the sport. A leading newspaper in the Philippines reports on the special event that was held last week: Trasmonte, Galindez head Muaythai Fight for Glory cast Source: (The Philippine Star) Updated December 08, 2011 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines - Southeast Asian Games 2005 bronze medalist Reynold “Onyok” Trasmonte and veteran international professional campaigner Erinio “Tata” Galindez topbill the 10-bout Muaythai Fight for ...

Fitness First Philippines gets a taste of MUAYTHAI!

December 23rd, 2011

The Phiippines Fitness First in conjunction with the Muaythai Association of the Philippines and the World Muaythai Council organised a seminar for the personal trainers as part of the Fitness First muaythai for fitness campaign. The seminar was conducted by WMC Vice President and mentor of The Contender Asia and Challenger Muaythai Stephan Fox assisted by Contender Asia and Challenger Muaythai trainer Hanarong and the Challenger Muaythai semi-finalist from Iran Mostafa Abdollahi. The Philippine association national coaches ...

December 2011 – Another big month for the WMC around the world!!

December 22nd, 2011

Let’s take a look at some of the highlights in December, which was another big month for the WMC across the globe.  We’ve had some world class the major WMC events for real titles unlike the countless events from other unrecognised bodies… Hong Kong Vuyisile COLOSSA wins WMC I-1 Muaythai Grand Xtreme In an interview with muaythai.tv, Colossa explains his bout that won him the WMC-I1 championship title…. MUAYTHAITV: How did you defeat your opponents ? Vuyisile COLOSSA: Kaponis, I ...

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