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Phoenix Muay Thai Boxing Club rose to new heights at the recently held AKA – IKF National Championships with the club taking home three national titles.

Blackley-based Marie Dixon was first into the ring and brought home the IKF Ladies English Amateur Middleweight Championship.

Marie continually pressured her opponent, Lisa Eden from Leigh, in a first round performance which saw her win by technical knockout.

The club’s second English Amateur title came in the form of Middleweight Michael Bradley (Rochdale) who also managed a first round technical knockout after dominating his opponent Mike Lardner (Leigh) including forcing a standing eight count.

Last but certainly not least was Openshaw’s Aaron Toussant who fought an incredible tough fight. Despite going the distance Aaron’s strength and fitness proved decisive paving the way to a points decision against Birmingham’s Spencer James and the IKF British Amateur Middleweight Title.

All three fighters are trained by British Champion fighter and instructor Rick Lewis. Rick was thrilled by the performance of his students.

"I am totally thrilled for all of the guys," he said. "They have all trained hard in the build up to the championships, they stuck to their fight plan and listened to their corners.

"Every single one of the deserves to be champion."

Phoenix Muay Thai offers training to all ages and fitness levels.

For more details visit the clubs website www.phoenixmuaythai.co.uk or ring 07973 697 683.

Thai-rrific Ben brings home belt

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They took several young fighters to an inter club competition recently and all performed really well.

But Ben stood out on the day fighting in an interclub competition for the North West title.

And he won by a unanimous decision in a fantastic bout against a very tough and determined opponent.

Ben, 11, is a pupil at King David High School and has trained with Phoenix Thai Boxing club on Bank Street for almost five years.

And he has developed into an outstanding example of what dedication and hard work can achieve.

Instructor Ricky Lewis said, "We are very proud of all the students who took part, and would like to say a big ‘well done’ to them all, and a thank you to all those who supported the children in this competition.

Classes are open to children from the age of five at Phoenix Thai Boxing club, with training on Thursday at 6pm for five to 10 year olds, and Monday at 6pm for 11 to 16 year olds, and Saturday at 11am for all ages.

Adult classes are held every evening at 7pm and on Saturday from 12.15pm. For further details check the club website at www.phoenixthaiboxing.co.uk

Ricky Lewis added, "Everyone is welcome, whether a complete beginner looking for fitness, self defence or looking to make some new friends in a very friendly atmosphere, or those looking to enhance their training and perfect their technique."

The shorts arrived shortly before Christmas. They seem to be selling fast, so if you want to buy a pair, don’t delay, there is already limited stock in size medium. Just to remind you of the prices of uniform- Satin shorts are £27.00 and Nylon are £23.00 Adult T-shirts and vests are £10.00 Kids T-shirts are £8.50 Anklets are £10.00 a pair Adult Hooded sweatshirts are £25.00 (white, red, black, grey Kids Hooded Sweatshirts are £20.00 & navy blue) Please remember that if you want to train in your sweatshirt, it must be red or white. The full tracksuits in all the colours are £40 for adults and £35 for kids.

Fight News

The next interclub is Sunday 22nd of February at Master Sken's.
The next AKA Amateurs are being held in Darlington on the 21st of Feb, Ged, Myles Frankie and Mike will be fighting on this show.
There is also a Junior Championship Tournament being held in Birmingham on the 21st of March, we are trying to match several of our fighters on this show, so your support on the day would be appreciated, even if it is helping out at the gym, as it is a Saturday and the classes will still be running.

The next Grading will be held in February 2009, possibly March, depending on how soon people respond, the exact date will be confirmed soon. The cost is £25.00 per grade (if you double grade it will be £50.00). Book your place now. All students who wish to grade must have a current licence and full uniform including anklets. Please let Rick know as soon as possible so he can start teaching you the relevant grading techniques.

Check out the video page on our website, there are all different ones varying from advanced techniques to combinations, and some other Muay Thai clips, more will be added soon.
You can also join us on our gym Facebook by searching for Phoenix Thai Boxing, and our videos are also on Youtube.

A new class has started on a Tuesday at 7pm which is purely a fitness class. Basically a circuit, but with Thai exercises, some will change week by week, so there’ll be different stuff each time. This has proven to be quite popular, so if it continues to grow, and gets too busy we will have to start a booking system to secure your place and possibly do another class at 8pm to give people a chance to train if the 1st class is full.

This class has now been moved to Sunday at 12pm. If mums want to train with their daughters in this class, then feel free.

Bad Co' Show Results

Just got back, here is a brief review of the main events:-

Firstly - Colin Johnson, Great first fight!!! Pleasure to assist in the corner!! Well done.

Jordon V's Seamus - This was a good fight, Jordon took his time and picked his opponent apart, some great solid kicks (as always). Cogan was a very game fighter but just couldn't really get into the fight.

Liam V's French guy - Not much to discuss really, Both looked comfortable, plenty of smiling from the French guy until Liam dropped a great Low kick onto his planted leg, he dropped and couldn't get back up. Shame really because he did look like a good technical opponent. Sorry Liam but it would have been nice to see a couple of rounds before you finish him :-).

Andy Howson V's French guy (who looked Thai) - Fight of the night!! It was a war for the first three rounds with both fighters landing good technique. Andy walked through a lot of his opponents attacks to get off some good shots. The french guy started to gas a bit in R4 and it was just a matter of time for Andy to capitalise. R5 saw a great spinning elbow from Andy which opened a cut of his opponents forehead, everyone thought it was over but after a bit of vaseline it went on for the remaining 30 seconds. Andy good win!!! (IMO you did take a few too many body kicks, but hey they didn't seem to phase you).

Richard Cadden V's RUNG (Thai) - The thai was a very game fighter and put Rich under pressure from the opening bell all the way to the final bell. Rich never really got into his fight and lost on points. This opponent was every fighters worst nightmare, very awkward and never takes his foot off the gas. Rich coped very well and managed to cut him with an elbow in the last round but it was a little too late. Unlucky Rich, just one of them nights and a very tricky opponent.

Great show, saw a few good people as always. Sandy, Vinny, Dave J, Tony Myers, Liam Robinson, and a quick hello to Wossoboma Jojo (Sorry couldn't chat longer but was getting ready to corner)

Cheers,

FB'Slim

BRUCE 'PREACHER' MC FIE (FARTEX) VS WANLOP SIPHOLEK (THAILAND)
5 X 3 72KGS FTR
Wanlop won on points (still think bruce did enough to win)

WARREN 'WAZZA' ELSON VS LENARD 'MEOW' SIPHOLEK
5 X 3 76KGS FTR
Lenard won on points (not 100% sure but wazza didnt look to happy after the fight ?)

DANE 'DADDY COOL' NTG VS 'FAR MAI' SIT-CHAI-PET
5 X 3 55KGS FTR
Dane won by ko

GHOT SEUR NOI NTG VS GEORGE GROTH K6 GYMPIE
5 X 3 57KGS FTR
AUSTRALINA TITLE
Ghot won on points

SHANNON 'SHAGGY' KING NTG VS PAUL 'WARLORD' WARREN TNMT
3 X 3 75KGS FTR
Shannon won by ko

MARK STAITI MATRIX GYM VS JOHN HOLLAND ROCHAMPTON
3 X 2 FTR
Mark won on points

JESSE TIERNEY NTG VS ROB FOGGARTY
3 X 2 FTR
Jesse won on points

JUM MAR LOOK COOLUM GYM VS RICKY THEU FIGHTING DRANGONS
3 X 2 FTR
ricky won

On Sunday the 26th of September Ste Rogerson was made The New S.I.M.T.A North West Area Super Middleweight champion!

It's not been long at all since the last time we saw Ste training hard for a title. The problem was, all his hard work was to no avail when his opponent essentially chickened out and claimed a groin strain making Ste the ISKA North West champion without him even breaking sweat!

However this time things were a little different, over the weeks preceding the fight Kru Richard Lewis and the team at PTBC had more of a purpose about them. The training for the whole club stepped up to give the essential support a fighter needs along with world leading instruction of course!

Ste trained clever this time around, knowing the fight was on, a fresh opponent was challenging, and a major title was vacant and ready to be his. All this topped off with TV coverage at Master Skens Promotions Super fights at the George H. Carnall Leisure Centre, right here in Manchester!

Only days before this fight Ste had a major problem that could have jeopardised the title, his efforts, and a space on the mantle piece! An accident whilst working led to a badly twisted ankle, swelling and the need to take a break just when the hard training needed to be implemented. In return Kru Rick and Ste had to plan, and quickly! Cardio, opposite techniques, speed over power, smart fighting and anticipation as only Kru Richard Lewis knows best.

Soon enough sell out crowds, massive club support and a very purposeful team warmed up for the 6th fight of the day to decide the North West Area Super Middleweight Champion. The opponent Barry Denholm from Glasgow was the man standing in the way, again a much taller opponent for Ste to deal with and he soon would!

Both fighters were in great condition, and after the traditional Wai Kru was performed Kru Richard Lewis Baz White and Master Sken all waited for the first bell to commence the fight.

Steaming from the red corner Ste planted a big right kick instantly rocking Barry Denholm, they moved and the combinations seemed to be getting ranged out, Denholm eventually answered back just slipping Ste's leg un balancing him, a quick flurry and another bomb of a kick had Denholm chasing Ste to catch the points. Little did Denholm realise Ste was ranging the taller fighter out whilst having to deal with a troublesome ankle. Ste was on the back foot to bring Denholm in, and after a three punch combination he finished his testing with a clinch, just before breaking Ste dropped an elbow on Denholm's leg with the thud we all recognize as going to the bone!

In an effort to catch Ste, Denholm came forward into a set of punches, this would be the beginning of the end for the Scott. The first over the top punch from Rogerson was way out right, they came back together in range, Ste dug deep set up with a left and launched a huge over the top right into Denholm's face, landing square and dropping him to the canvas stunned and un aware of what hit him! During the eight count In the neutral corner, Ste's eyes fell to Kru Richard Lewis to quickly receive the plan of action. The ref shouted the fight and Ste took the leg off Denholm distracting and dropping the Scott's guard, in that very instant a stinging left from Ste raised Denholm's chin and the deciding over arm right pounded into the Scott's already dazed face, with a shudder, and a bolt up right body Denholm was KO'd and falling to the canvass, just for good measure Rogerson laid another right into the head of Denholm to send the fact home!

In 1 minute and 44 seconds into the first round Ste Rogerson KO'd Barry Denholm of Glasgow Scotland to Become the S.I.M.T.A North West Super Middleweight Champion in front of a screaming home crowd and a proud club.

2 belts, 2 titles, one man who is on a mission to show everyone that Prestwich Thai Boxing club produces real down the line talent and nurtures a fighter, a plan, and a club that has only one way to do business, and that's to win! The club is just beginning, Ste Rogerson has just begun, and anyone with an ounce of common sense will realize that Kru Richard Lewis and Prestwich Thai Boxing club is already dominating what others have spent years trying to achieve.

2.
Ian McCulley Scotland Guy Ramsey
Lost on points to
Andy Thrasher GFC Bury Darren Phillips England

3. Nicky Green
Master Lec Nottingham
Lost on Points to
Steve Jones Peles Altringcham Gym Manchetser

4.
Malcolm Clixby
Paul Hamilton Darlington
Lost On Points to
Robert Burke Scotland

5.Lee Newbolt
Master Lec Nottingham
Lost By 4th: Round TKO to
Dave McMahon
John Craigs Scotland

6.
Scott Chadwick
GFC Bury Darren Phillips
Lost on a TKO ( Round One )
Dislocated Shoulder to
Mark Howey
Paul Hamiltons Darlington

7.
Barry Denholm John Craigs Scotland
Lost By 1st Round K.O.to
Steave Rogerson
master Sken / Rick Lewis Sitnarong Prestwich

8.
Tachenka Gena
Bellarus Lost points to
fash Ferdosian
master Chanas Preston England

9.
Dennis Lieevski Bellarus
Lost to
Daniel Hudson won round 2 With Elbows Fest ! after getting Cut in the First with a Elbow
Wicker Camp Sheffield England

10.
Sean Wright
John Craigs, Scotland
Lost 2nd Round T.K.O.
to Michaeal Dicks
Paul Hamilton Darlington

On Sunday the 15th of August the Hall of Master Sken's training academy in Stockport saw Connor Umney make his way to the ring to make his challenge for the SIMTA North West Area junior title. His opponent from Kings Cobra County Durham soon joined Connor in the ritual dance of the Wai Kru with applause and shouts of encouragement for the fighters. The difference between the two fighters was minimal and everyone thought the fight would be to the end, and very close!

However, the cheers of the crowd and instant instruction from Kru Rick Lewis saw Connor steam ahead in the blink of an eye, dominating the centre of the ring and forcing his opponent to play Connor's game how he wanted it. Kick after kick, technique and power far beyond his years showing exemplary amounts of the effort, instruction and above all hard work Connor had put in weeks before the event.

All of a sudden, one minute and ten seconds into the blaze of attacks Connor threw the deciding blow! With a solid technique complimenting Connor's natural power the kick landed on his opponents left leg, instantly taking the fight out of him and causing an emotional defeat to the more than capable Kings Cobra Challenger.

Again, one minute and ten seconds into round one, Connor Umney was declared the new, North West Area Champion by TKO as the challenger simply could not fight on through the pain. Congratulations Connor, we all know this is the first of many titles for a future that is sure to be glittered with outright wins and accolades to your name.

Connor is the best example of how Kru Rick Lewis and Prestwich Thai Boxing Club can reach in, and turn that hard work, effort and instruction into a practical methodical win inside or outside the ring in everything you do. So here it is, another belt, another title, another win, Prestwich Thai Boxing Club truly sets a standard, and never faults along the way! Whether you are a born winner like Connor, or you have the heart to be, Kru Rick Lewis and Prestwich Thai Boxing Club will find it, and turn that into winning ability just like Connor has.

Blackley ace's national title

Thai-rrific Ben brings home belt

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