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ABOUT OUR GYM
Welcome to Lee Kickboxing Academy, offering top-tier Muay Thai training. We provide classes for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced fighters, helping you achieve your fitness and fighting goals. Whether you aim to improve fitness, learn self-defense, or compete, our supportive community is here to elevate your Muay Thai skills.
what is muay thai?
MUAY THAI TRANSLATES TO “THAI BOXING”
MUAY THAI IS KNOWN AS THE “ART OF EIGHT LIMBS” REPRESENTING THE HANDS, THE FEET, THE KNEES, AND THE ELBOWS. THE EIGHT LIMBS ARE USED FOR ATTACK AND DEFENSE.
MUAY THAI IS THE NATIONAL SPORT OF THAILAND. MUAY THAI COMPETITION IS DONE INSIDE A SQUARE RING WITH RULES AND A REFEREE. TWO BOXERS ENTER THE RING TO COMPETE USING ALL EIGHT LIMBS. THE FIGHT WILL BE 3 TO 5 ROUNDS. A BOXER CAN WIN BY KNOCKOUT, TKO, OR BY JUDGES’ DECISION.
MUAY THAI IS MORE THAN JUST COMPETITION AND PHYSICAL TRAINING. IT IS A DISCIPLINE INVOLVING THE MIND AND THE BODY. MUAY THAI WILL HELP DEVELOP BALANCE BETWEEN THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT.
WORLD THAI BOXING ASSOCIATION SCHOOL CREED
THAI BOXING CONSISTS OF THE QUALITIES OF OBEDIENCE, GENUINE KNOWLEDGE, COURAGE, ENDURANCE, PATIENCE, COMPASSION, GRATITUDE, AND HONESTY. I WILL LIVE MY LIFE BY THESE PRINCIPLES OF A CHAMPION, TO BRING HONOR TO MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY SCHOOL, MY TEACHERS, AND THE ART OF MUAY THAI.
CORE VALUES
- STOIC – A PERSON WHO CAN ENDURE PAIN OR HARDSHIP WITHOUT SHOWING THEIR FEELINGS OR COMPLAINING.
- ZEAL – GREAT ENERGY OR ENTHUSIASM IN PURSUIT OF A CAUSE OR OBJECTIVE.
- FORTITUDE – COURAGE IN PAIN OR ADVERSITY.
- GRATITUDE – THE QUALITY OF BEING THANKFUL; READINESS TO SHOW APPRECIATION AND KINDNESS.
- SELF ACCOUNTABILITY – AN OBLIGATION TO ACCEPT RESPOSIBILITY OR TO ACCOUNT ONES OWN ACTIONS.
- SELF BELIEF – A PERSONS BELIEF IN THEIR ABILITY TO COMPLETE TASKS AND ACHIEVE GOALS.
- CONSISTENCY – DEDICATING YOURSELF TO YOUR GOALS AND STAYING FOCUSED ON THE ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE THEM.
- RESPECT – ACCEPT SOMEONE FOR WHO THEY ARE, EVEN WHEN THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM YOU OR DONT AGREE WITH YOU.
- DISCIPLINE – THE QUALITY OF BEING ABLE TO BEHAVE AND WORK IN A CONTROLLED WAY WHICH INVOLVES OBEYING PARTICULAR RULES OR STANDARDS.
- HUMBLE – HAVING OR SHOWING A MODEST OR LOW ESTIMATE OF ONES OWN IMPORTANCE.
our mission
LEE KICKBOXING ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY CENTERED AROUND THE MARTIAL ART OF MUAY THAI, EMBODYING PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, AND HEALTHY LIVING. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE AND HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS, FROM BEGINNERS SEEKING FITNESS AND SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS TO ASPIRING COMPETITORS AND PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO HONE THEIR CRAFT. OUR GOAL IS TO CULTIVATE NOT ONLY PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY BUT ALSO MENTAL TOUGHNESS AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING THROUGH THE RIGOROUS PRACTICE OF MUAY THAI. BY BUILDING STRONG, DISCIPLINED ATHLETES AND LEADERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, LEE KICKBOXING ACADEMY STRIVES TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE GYM.
OUR HISTORY
LEE KICKBOXING ACADEMY BEGAN WITH A VISION TO INTRODUCE MUAY THAI TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND A LOVE FOR MARTIAL ARTS, THE ACADEMY INITIALLY OFFERED FREE TRAINING TO YOUNG INDIVIDUALS, FOCUSING ON DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS THROUGH MUAY THAI. ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED AS A FIGHTER'S GYM, IT QUICKLY TRANSFORMED INTO A CORNERSTONE OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING AND GROWTH. SINCE INCEPTION, LEE KICKBOXING ACADEMY HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO CULTIVATING SKILLED ATHLETES AND PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN MARTIAL ARTS.
head instructor
khun kru tyler chrisman
MUAY THAI SPECIALIST – EXPERT IN MUAY FEMUR & MUAY MAT STYLES
13 YEARS OF MUAY THAI EXPERIENCE
CERTIFIED KRU UNDER AJARN CHAI SIRISUTE AND AJARN SCOTT ELLIOT OF THE WORLD THAI BOXING ASSOCIATION
AFFILIATE INSTRUCTOR WITH THE WORLD THAI BOXING ASSOCIATION
SKILLED PAD MAN/TRAINER
PRODUCER OF MULTIPLE MUAY THAI CHAMPIONS AND PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS
CLASS C JUDGE AND REFEREE OFFICIAL, CERTIFIED BY THE U.S. MUAY THAI FEDERATION
TRAINED WITH LEGENDS INCLUDING SAENCHAI, SUPERLEK, RODTANG JITMUANGNON, JONATHAN HAGGERTY, DANY BILL, SAMART PAYAKAROON, KAENSAK SOR.PLOENJIT, KHUNPON DECHKAMPU, AJARN CHAI SIRISUTE, AND AJARN KIM KONGKRIANGKAI
LIFELONG STUDENT, ALWAYS SEEKING KNOWLEDGE
AFFILIATION
WORLD THAI BOXING ASSOCIATION
THE WORLD THAI BOXING ASSOCIATION (WTBA) IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST MUAY THAI ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD.
THE WORLD THAI BOXING ASSOCIATION WAS FOUNDED BY AJARN SURACHAI “CHAI” SIRISUTE IN 1968
AJARN CHAI CAME TO THE UNITED STATES WITH A VISION TO SPREAD MUAY THAI THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HE IS THE FIRST EVER THAI BOXING INSTRUCTOR TO TEACH AMERICANS THIS ART AND HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY FOR 40 PLUS YEARS.
OVER THE YEARS THE WTBA HAS HAD A TREMENOUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE GROWTH OF MUAY THAI THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. HAVING BEEN THE FIRST ASSOCIATION OF ITS KIND IN HISTORY, THE WTBA HAS EARNED ITS RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE HISTORY OF MUAY THAI.
membership
choose your path
Choosing the right Muay Thai membership depends on your experience and goals. Experienced fighters can enjoy convenient drop-in sessions. New to Muay Thai? Complete our Introductory Course first. We offer youth classes for ages 8-12. a standard membership for hobbyists and a premium option for serious martial artists. Aspiring fighters can choose our Fighters membership, while professional fighters benefit from our Professional Membership tailored to their needs.
DROP IN FOR TRAINING
- Drop in for Training
- Flexible Schedule
- Skill Development
- Full Body Workout
- Community Atmosphere
- Join us for a Session
TRIAL MEMBERSHIP
- 2 day Trial Period
- Discount with Membership
- Check out the Gym
- Community Atomosphere
- Try out 2 classes
- Join us for a Session
INTRODUCTORY COURSE
- 4 week Beginner's Course
- 2 sessions per week
- Basic Techniques
- Foundations
- Stance and Footwork
- Defensive Skills
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
- 4-8 sessions per Month
- Ages 8-12
- Learn the Art
- Character Development
- Discipline
- Skill Development
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
- 8 sessions per Month
- For the Hobbyist
- Learn Muay Thai
- Join our Team
- Skill Development
- Fitness & Self Defense
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
- 16 sessions per Month
- For the Martial Artist
- Skill Development
- Full Body Workout
- Community Atmosphere
- Join us for a Class
FIGHTER MEMBERSHIP
- 20 sessions per Month
- For the Fighter
- 1:1 Pad Work w/ Trainer
- Personalized Training
- Access to Weight Room
- Strength & Conditioning
PRO FIGHTER MEMBERSHIP
- 40 sessions per Month
- For the Professional
- 1:1 Pad Work w/ Trainer
- Personalized Training
- Access to Weight Room
- Strength & Conditioning