FOCUS ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH, PUNCH UP YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE Whether you are looking to improve your overall health, mental health, learn some new skills, or just want to take your work out to the next level, there are many ways to improve your fitness routine. And after being holed up in your house thanks to COVID-19, there is no better time than now. No matter what type of workout you do—whether group class or individual work out—you should be sweating, you should be tired, you should do it safely and you should really push yourself to see results. Here...

These are unprecedented times, as the impacts of COVID-19 continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Among others, gyms and fitness studios, along with a slew of other retailers, have been forced to shut their doors during the pandemic. The key, though, is to adapt and reinvent. Carlsbad Kickboxing Club, for example, has done just that and quickly moved to teaching live online classes. “While learning this new normal has certainly not been a smooth process, it is our new normal and we are adapting,” says Carlsbad Kickboxing Club owner Rolando Montano. What is most important for the Club, Montano...

14 year old Joey Siplyak takes on the world in the toughest junior amateur tournament in Bangkok Thailand 2017. As a whole, Team USA was able to capture 6 medals: 3 gold, 2 bronze , and 1 silver medal. Bekah Irwin (Age 16) of Houston Muay Thai became the first American to win 2 gold medals and earned the Best Female Fighter award! Joey Siplyak is prepares for an adventure of a lifetime! After an outstanding performance in the USMTO Arizona Tournament in May 2017, Carlsbad Kickboxing’s very own Joey Siplyak (14 years old) retained 2 championship titles in 2...

Adversity is a part of every athlete’s climb to the top. Arthur Barber’s journey is no different. The former football star who never dreamt of fighting for a living fell into this passion by chance but soon after discovered this is was his calling. “I began training in 2015,” said Barber. “I never wanted to train Muay Thai or martial arts in general but since I was done with football my mother wanted me to do something constructive rather than waste talent.” Barber, is a 21-year-old Muay Thai competitor living in Oceanside, California, and training at Carlsbad Kickboxing Club. His...

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Muay Thai or Boxing but perhaps a previous experience made you feel intimidated? Unfortunately, many gyms can be uninviting, but Carlsbad Kickboxing Club’s training regimen are designed to ensure that all members, from beginner to advanced, all have an equal and inviting training experience. Nearly two years ago, the Club’s very own Joey Siplyak (who just 14 years old at the time) retained 2 championship titles in 2 different weight divisions. He is now 16 and an IFMA bronze medalist with 32 fights under his belt. We recently sat down with Siplyak...

Earlier this month, the St. Regis Bangkok unveiled the first thai boxing ring in a five-star Bangkok hotel. To coincide with the debut, the hotel also launched a wellness program incorporating training and dining experiences, developed by an on-staff expert and Executive Chef Chris Miller. The St. Regis Bangkok is even offering its guests an on-staff thai boxing instructor, Boonsanong Borchae – Coach Jack – to provide an elevated training experience. Steeped in tradition, thai boxing is known as the "Art of Eight Limbs" for its combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins and according to Coach Jack—who also...

The official press conference recently took place at the Sport Authority of Thailand to reveal the 2019 IFMA World Championships and the final number of teams and participants. IFMA President Dr. Sakchye Tapsuan made a heartfelt speech that “Muay thai is coming home” after years of World Championships outside the Kingdom. He also stated that he is honored that the largest number of athletes and national federations will participate. According to IFMA director, Charissa Tynan, this is more than a world championship. It is a cultural and sporting exchange with many commission meetings and also it is election year, Tynan...

The official venue of the World Muaythai Championships, The Sports Authority of Thailand will soon become one of the biggest muaythai sites. Three competition rings, fan zone, expo-zone and entertainment will be set and will take over the main sports facility of Thailand from 20 to 29 July, according to a prepared statement from the World Muaythai Council. Extensive presentations were made by the local organizing committee at the weekly meeting with the Amateur Association of Thailand with diagrams and proposals to make this event one of the most memorable and present the Thai sports hub to the international teams,...

The USMF brought one of the largest USA Muaythai teams to the 2019 IFMA Youth World Championships in Turkey. This year’s event was in Antalya, the gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Turkey once again set the stage for what was another great tournament and event. The event concluded with an award night which revealed new names in the youth elite. The personal awards went to Ukraine, Australia, Moldova, Malaysia, Netherlands and many other countries. Under the guidance of Rami Ibrahim and other coaches of the USMF—including Carlsbad Kickboxing Club’s own...

A few years ago, a then four-year-old tried a free trial class at Carlsbad Kickboxing Club with her older sister. While there wasn’t an age limit on the youth muay thai boxing class, (it was based on each individual) mentally she just wasn’t there yet. But there was a fire and passion in that four-year-old, and it was quickly apparent that this wasn’t just a place to run around and play. She had a passion for the sport—even at such a young age. It took nearly a year of coming back to try every five or so months, and before...