July-August 2010 Issue
IN THIS ISSUE:
EA SPORTS MMA
FAIRTEX CEO FEATURED
IN GENTRY MAGAZINE
ESPN SPORT SCIENCE
FAIRTEX NEWARK-
FREMONT GYM
WAR OF THE HEROES FC
TEAM AXE POWERED BY
FAIRTEX SPORTACCORD—CHINA
FAIRTEX WORLDWIDE NEWS THAI FIGHT REALITY TV
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FAIRTEX IN Our friends at work for this game and we
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land levels, and the Fairtex branded ring inside the mma
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to Lin is to better understand Muaythai‟s artistic evolu-
ANTHONY LIN—GENTRY MAG tion as the way to physically train within a supportive,
healthy, and confident community.
Anthony Lin‟s story begins half way around the world.
Chinese by heritage, and originally from Laos, Lin‟s fam- Once seen as a gentleman‟s fighting sport, Thai kickbox-
ily migrated to Thailand and then the United States— ing has gained popularity among men and women for its
Minnesota to be exact. “It was a major change for us high-performance fitness benefits, such as strengthening
from the weather to the food to everything,” Lin says. muscles and improving physical endurance, coordination,
flexibility, and motor skills. Furthermore, expect a ses-
But it is Muaythai—what we refer to in the States as sion to burn a whopping 1,000 calories an hour! With
Thai kickboxing—that continues to profoundly impact such incentives, Fairtex‟s diverse clientele of doctors,
Lin‟s life here in California, where he lives in Cupertino executives, and students are all popping up at Fairtex‟s
with his wife and two children. In the 1990s, as an engi- studios in Mountain View and San Francisco for boot
neer with 3M, Intel, and Hewlett-Packard, Lin was trav- camps and regular training with elite word-class fighters.
eling away from his young family on business more often
than not and looking to achieve balance. Enter a phone Lin stresses the historical culture significance of the sport
call from Bunjong Bursarakamwongs, also known as Mr. and Fairtex‟s own role in its legacy. With the Muaythai
Philip Wong, the founder of Fairtex, “ the grandfather of camps the company first opened in the late 1960s, the
Muaythai in the Bay Area,” says Lin, who is now Presi- required discipline encouraged kids to stay off the streets
dent and CEO of Fairtex/Worldwide. The company was and away from drugs. “We have to be an example for the
founded in 1971 and today is a global enterprise com- next generation,” Lin says. “My son loves the sport. He
prised of Fairtex Muaythai Fitness Thailand and Fairtex was born into this environment,” he adds of the sport‟s
Muaythai Fitness USA, as well as a host of other busi- appeal. In kind, this year Fairtex is forming a mentor-
ness dedicated to the equipment, apparel, and promotion ship program that will pair youth with the diverse pro-
of the sport. fessional members of Fairtex “to help them see things
beyond textbooks. We want our gym to give back to the
As a child, Lin‟s father introduced him to Muaythai, community.” —Story by Jennifer Massoni, Gentry
Thailand's national sport and one used in military train- Magazine, July 2010
ing, which has given it its dangerous veneer. But to talk
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ROBERTS PLANS every takedown; a fighter never me, it‟d be really hard. Once it
truly knows what needs work un- goes to the ground I think I‟ll be
TO PROVE HIS
til he loses. in good hands. I‟m sure he‟s not
METTLE AT UFC 116 gonna want it to go to the
“Honestly, I definitely have ground...but oh well, it‟s gonna
learned a lot from that loss,” said happen.”
Roberts. “The fight that I‟ve won,
I don‟t watch that much because I Though he‟s confident in his
won. Losing, I‟m just looking ground game, Roberts is no slouch
back now, “what‟d I do wrong?” on his feet. The obvious game plan
There were so many mistakes I is to take Petz down, but Roberts
made, I‟m definitely gonna has no qualms about standing and
learn...a lot.” banging with “The Meat Cleaver.”
Going forward against Petz, Rob- “My stand up is fine as well, so it
erts has been preparing by train- really doesn‟t matter at this
ing with the Skrap Pack in Stock- point,” explained Roberts. “I
Daniel “Ninja” Roberts got his ton, California. The camp is full ofhaven‟t showcase my stand-up,
first taste of spotlight and defeat top tier fighters, including Nick but it‟s actually pretty good. I‟m
and Nate Diaz, Jake Shields and just there to fight. Of course I‟m
in the same night. He was placed
Gilbert Melendez. more comfortable on the ground,
on the UFC on Versus card in but my stand-up is really improv-
March as a last minute replace- “I‟m getting so much better out ing as well. I might ninja kick his
ment against John Howard. After here,” said Roberts. “As far as my head off.”
an exciting open to the first grappling, I‟m a pretty good grap-
round, Howard caught Roberts pler, but when I go against Jake —Samantha L. Johnson is a free-
(Shields), he almost makes me… lance writer living in Las Vegas,
with a huge left while standing
He‟s just really good. He‟s helping NV.
over him that knocked Roberts me out a lot and I‟m getting a lot
out. In a split second Roberts better with my grappling.”
went from 9-0 to 9-1.
Grappling isn‟t the only aspect of
“I watched that fight like a hun- his game that Roberts is working
dred times, there are so many mis- on. Fairtex Muay Thai is also lo-
takes I did,” said Roberts. “I defi- cated in the Bay Area and Rob-
nitely have learned a lot from that erts has taken to there to begin
loss. I was trying to be exciting refining his stand-up skills. He is
and running wild and teeing off on currently training with Jongsanan
him. The main thing I learned “The Wooden Man” Fairtex, 4
about the fight is sometimes you time Lumpinee Champion and
have to be patient.” ISKA World Champion.
After swallowing his first defeat, Petz has six of his 18 wins via de-
Roberts will now face 18-7 Forrest cision; an outcome Roberts hopes
Petz at UFC 116. Every fighter to avoid.
who loses will tell you they never Daniel Roberts dominated Forrest
evaluated their game the way “I saw him grappling and I‟m Petz at UFC 116 to win via split
they do after a loss. Picking out really confident,” said Roberts. decision.
every mistake, every misstep, “If he pulls out a decision against
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GABE GODZILLA JANELLE MALAMA
RUEDIGER WINS! WINS AT IKF
AK Promotions and Tommy
T‟s—July 2, 2010.
Janelle dominated with unan-
swered knees and took control
from start to finish to win via
unanimous decision.
Charles Ceasar of Fairtex Moun-
tain View lost to Hector Guttierez
Janelle Malama of Fairtex San via split decision. It was a close
Francisco defeated Jennifer Benda match but the judge gave it to
of Maesh from San Leandro. Hector.
Tachi Palace Fights “Stars and
Strikes” at Tachi Palace Hotel Team Fairtex Mountain View,
and Casino, Lemoore, California. TEAM FAIRTEX
under Black belt BJJ no-gi
TAKES 1ST PLACE instructor, Leopoldo Serao, won
“Ultimate Fighter” veteran Gabe first place trophy at the Ultimate
Ruediger took home the promo- Fitness Grappling Tournament in
tion‟s vacant lightweight title Sacramento, CA this past month.
with a dominate TKO victory
over previously unbeaten Lenny
Lovato in just 3:25 of the first All of the students did very well,
round. Ruediger looked good the majority taking first place
from the start, controlling the spot.
standup battle and rocking
Lovato before taking the fight to
the ground. Once the fight hit the KENYA SMOKER
mat, Ruediger looked for the rear-
naked choke, and then pounded
PACIFICA, CA
Lovato from back control until Janelle Malama, Tina Marziliano,
the ref stepped in. Anthony Pizzarelli , Arturas
Barkauskas and John Ricci all
“Everyone knows me,” Ruediger performed very well against their
said. “I finish fights. I come to opponents at Kenya Muay Thai
win every freakin‟ time.” Academy‟s Smoker event at Pa-
cific, CA.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
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TIME FOR DAVID willing to do whatever it takes to DaudiDavidMitchell.com. We‟re
make it so. working on building a team and
MITCHEL AT TPF
getting more sponsors would be
“I imagine he‟ll try to have a good great, but that‟s not what it‟s
bit of stand-up and hopefully we‟ll about for me, it‟s about going to
see some good striking maybe and war and that‟s what I‟m going to
I can get that first knockout,” come July 9.
state Mitchell. “I think I really
need that on my resume. It‟s “It‟s great honor to face Poppies,
probably something UFC or it‟s going to be a great show and I
Strikeforce wants to see.” hope the fans enjoy it.”
After having five months off prior “I have reach on him and should — Story by Mick Hammond,
to his fight of 2010, Nor Cal Fight- be able to show that I‟ve been MMAWeekly.com
ing Alliance/Fairtex welterweight working a lot on my boxing. Of
David Mitchell is turning right course, if need be, I can always get
back around and fighting just a it to the mat and get the submis-
month later. sion — I‟m very familiar with DAVID MITCHEL
that tactic.”
WINS AT TPF
As Mitchell puts it, in order to sur-
vive as a fighter, sometimes Mitchell is hoping to inspire fans
you‟ve got to do what you‟ve got to get out and make a case for him
to do. to step up to the next level with a
strong performance Friday night.
“It doesn‟t give you a lot of time
off, but it‟s what you‟ve got to do “After I beat (Tim) McKenzie, a
at this level of competition to get lot of people were calling for it,”
paid,” he stated. “You‟ve got to said Mitchell. “There‟s a lot of
keep fighting.” great fights in the TPF, and I
wouldn‟t mind staying there for a Tachi Palace Fights welterweight
“Coming off that fight (in May) couple more fights, but I feel like champion David Mitchell had lit-
I‟m in really good shape, so why now‟s my time to shine.” tle trouble with challenger Pop-
not get right back in there and get pies Martinez, putting the local
another win? It‟s a little less than “I feel I can hang with some of the draw to sleep with a triangle
ideal, but money‟s money and best at 170 (pounds) in the world. choke just 1:32 into the first
fighting‟s fighting. You‟ve got to I‟ve got a great team behind me in round.
get your name out there, get those Dave Terrell and the Nor Cal
W‟s and will hopefully help me in Fighting Alliance. We‟ll keep
the big shows sooner than later.” plugging away and get that call Mitchell came out and immedi-
and be ready.” ately pulled guard, working for a
Currently undefeated, Mitchell gogoplata before transitioning to
will be going for win number 11 Now in his early 30‟s, Mitchell an omoplata. Martinez scrambled
against hometown hero Poppies knows today is the day if he wants out, but got caught in the trian-
Martinez at Friday‟s Tachi Palace to make his run at MMA‟s top gle. Martinez looked like he was
Fights. tier. going to tap, but went out before
he could.
It‟s a fight that Mitchell hopes “I‟d like to thank Nor Cal Fight-
will finally lead him to getting a ing Alliance and Fairtex,” he con- — Photo by Jeff Sherwood
shot at a big time show. And he‟s cluded. “Check out my website:
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side the temple where everyone was participate in the traditional temple
FAIRTEX THAI greeted by the abbot monk. He gave offering and blessing process. The
TEMPLE VISIT the team an overview history of the Abbot Monk blessed the team with
Buddhanusorn Thai Temple‟s history holly water and gave everyone a
and its significant ties to the Queen wrist band for good fortune and good
of Thailand, its role within the health.
Buddhanusorn Buddhism and its im-
portance to the Thai community After being inside the temple the
both in USA and Thailand. team gathered on the steps for group
picture. It was a humbling and cul-
The team also had the opportunity to tural experience for many.
The trip to Buddhanusorn Thai Tem-
ple was a very successful event. Over
30 Fairtex members, staff, family,
and friends joined in the back of the
temple to hang out, talk and eat. The
food was mouth watering. Sticky rice
with mango, Pad Thai, beef noodle
soup, Thai ice tea, and other authen-
tic Thai food and dessert. These were
just a few of the many choices offered
at the Temple, all are very tasty.
Upon eating, the team gathered in-
FAIRTEX SAN FRANCISCO &
MOUNTAIN VIEW ANNUAL
SUMMER PICNIC
Join the Fairtex team in the annual picnic
this Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Huddart
Park, Redwood City, CA.
There will be BBQ, food, drinks, activities
and opportunity to chill out with the staff,
trainers and members from both San Fran-
cisco and Mountain View locations.
Please RSVP with front desk staff at Fairtex
Muaythai Fitness in San Francisco and
Mountain View, CA. Hope to see you there!
Address: Huddart Park, Midwok Picnic Area
at 1100 Kings Mountain Road, Redwood
City, CA.
Redwood City,
Date & Time: August 7, 2010 from 11am-
4pm onward.
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FAIRTEX NEWARK-
FREMONT, CA
OPENING SOON!
Fairtex Muaythai Fitness is
expanding to its third USA gym
located at 5757 Stevenson Boule-
vard, Newark, CA 94560. The
gym is centrally located on East
Bay just off Highway 880, cross
road of Stevenson Boulevard on
the edge of Newark-Fremont city
limit. The gym is a 9,500 sqft
space anchor tenant at the
Stevenson Center surrounded by
shops and businesses such as Star- ring, 24ft Fairtex octagon cage, Grand opening is tentatively
bucks, Re/Max, Carpeteria and Fairtex famous 7ft pole bags, scheduled for mid September date.
with plenty of parking space. Muaythai training area, BJJ mat Contact Fairtex Muaythai Fitness
space, locker room, showers and at info@fairtex.com for informa-
It has the same feel as Fairtex San more… We will offer a similar tion and/or special enrollment of-
Francisco and Mountain View curriculum for co-ed Muaythai, fers or visit www.fairtexgyms.com
with sky lights, clear span and BJJ, MMA, wrestling, boxing, for additional details.
high ceiling. The gym will have a strength and conditioning, fitness,
full size 24ft x 24ft Fairtex boxing kids, and other programs.
FREE 1 WEEK TRIAL OFFER
Need a training partner?
Share your passion for Fairtex with friends
and/or family members!
Bring them in with this page and they will
get 1 week FREE ACCESS to
FAIRTEX!
Restrictions Apply: No access to All Level Classes (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
and Muay Thai); Sparring classes; and Muay Thai Level 1 and 2. Must
sign liability release and provide drivers license upon starting trial. Lim-
ited for only 7 days from the first class. All Fairtex gym rules apply.
Fairtex has the right to terminate trial privileges at any time. No repeat
usage of this trial period is allowed. This is a one time trial period only.
To continue with future services participant must pay for services re-
quested. Please contact Fairtex employee for additional details or email
at info@fairtex.com. Thank you!
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RYAN ROY & LAWRENCE WARD JENNA CASTILLO DEFENDS
TO FIGHT ON WBC MUAYTHAI IKF WORLD TITLE
WBC Muaythai is back in LA on September 5, Jenna Castillo will defend her IKF World Champi-
2010. Ryan Roy will contend for the WBC rank- onship title this August 14, 2010 at the San Mateo
ing while Lawrence Ward for MTAA ranking. Event Center, San Mateo, California.
LEOPOLDO SERAO COMPETES AT Fairtex BJJ no-gi black belt Leopoldo Serao com-
peted at the World‟s Greatest Grappler 32 Man
32 MAN GRAPPLERS QUEST Tournament. Leo dominated and submitted his first
opponent. At the second leg, Leo lost to Xande
Ribeiro, a black belt from Brazil.
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LEGACY MUAYTHAI USMF under Mr. Anthony Lin and USACA under Mr. Mick Maynard
are joining forces to promote Muaythai in Texas. Legacy Muay Thai
USMF EVENT was a huge success. Mr. Maynard expects to hold more Muaythai
events to promote local talents that would be part of the USMF Na-
tional team selection process for the IFMA World Championship and an overall Olympic movement.
FAIRTEX BOXING Fairtex Mountain View is excited 2003 K-1 North American Cham-
CARTER WILLIAMS to introduce and welcome our new pion. Carter trains under Ganyao
boxing trainer, Carter “The “Dr. Knee” Fairtex.
Beast” Williams Jr.
With over 14 years of fighting ex-
Although new to the staff in perience, Carter is excited to share
Fairtex, Carter is no stranger in all his technical knowledge in box-
the fighting circuit; he competes ing with the Fairtex family.
professionally in Muay Thai,
Kickboxing, Boxing, and Mixed You can participate in Carter‟s
Martial Arts. Fighting success- boxing class on Tuesdays,
fully in many organizations, The Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
Beast was recognized as, 2001 7:30pm—8:30pm.
W.K.A. North America Super
Heavyweight champion , 2001 All levels are encouraged to join!
I.K.F. US Amateur Super Heavy- Please speak with the front desk
weight Muay Thai champion, and for any additional details.
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USMF’S WAR OF THE HEROES FC 7 RETURNS TO SANTA The search for top American amateur Muaythai
CLARA CONVENTION THIS SEPTEMBER 18TH fighters continues as USMF narrows its list of the
National Muaythai Team athletes for the upcoming
IFMA World Championship this November 27-
December 5, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand.
War of the Heroes FC 7 will headline Fairtex fight-
ers: Nathan Willet, Daniel Kim, Tim McKenzie, and
other talents.
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USMF & FAIRTEX GOES TO SPORTACCORD COMBAT GAMES, (USMF). It is expected that the
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA world best martial arts and com-
bat sports athletes, both male and
Sports Federation and to be held females, will qualify for the Com-
every four years in what would bat Games.
mirror of the old format of the
Olympic games. SportAccord is At present, 1,904 athletes from
the successor to The General Asso- 105 countries and regions have
ciation of International Sports already confirmed they will at-
Federations (GAISF). The origi- tend.
nal GAISF was founded in 1967
and groups together the Interna- The first SportAccord Combat
tional Sports Federations and Games will expand Beijing‟s inter-
various associations with the aim national influence,” said Jiang
of defending world-wide sport, be- Xiaoyu, Chairman of the organiz-
coming better informed and mak- ing committee of the game.
Some big names are expected to ing themselves known, and coop-
be on board to promote the inau- erating and coordinating their ac-
gural Combat Sports Games of tivities. International Federation
SportAccord. Muhammad Ali, of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) and
the three-time world heavyweight United States Muaythai Federa-
boxing champion, together with tion (USMF) are know for their
Jackie Chan and Jet Li, will be allying with GAISF in hopes of
the faces promoting the first making Muaythai an Olympic
SportAccord Combat Games 2010. Sport.
The 2010 game will be held in Bei-
jing, People‟s Republic of China
from August 28th to September 4.
Competition events include
wushu, aikido, boxing, judo, jiu- USMF under Mr. Anthony Lin is
jitsu, karate, kendo, kickboxing, sending Jill Guido, USMF Na-
Muaythai, sambo, sumo, taek- tional Champion and IFMA
wondo and wrestling. World Championship Bronze
medalist to represent USA.
Each sport will have 80 top ath- Fairtex will be sending Yodsank-
letes competing in the 2010 lai “The Hero” Fairtex to repre-
SportAccord Combat Games. sent Thailand as well. Other big
These athletes will go through the name fighters from Thailand in-
qualification system set up by cludes Larmsongkran, Buakaw
SportAccord Combat Games is a their respective International Fed- and Saenchai.
new type of comprehensive ath- eration; USA through the United
letic contest, launched by World States Muaythai Federation
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WBC MUAYTHAI &
FAIRTEX MEETS
SHAOLIN TEMPLE, CHINA
Yodsanklai “The Hero” Fairtex and
Larmsongkran were accompanied by
China‟s WBC Muay Thai General Sec-
retary Zou Guojin. Together, they
visited Master Shi Yongxin, aka
“CEO Monk” or the Songsha Shaolin
Temple‟s abbot and presented the
Shaolin Temple WBC belt much like
the belt Dr. Jose Sulaiman (President
of WBC) himself presented to Thai-
land‟s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejja-
jiva.
It‟s hoped that the visit to China by
some of Thailand‟s standout interna-
tional stars will serve to develop rela-
tions between Thailand and China‟s
competitors and strengthen WBC
Muay Thai‟s presence worldwide.
FAIRTEX NOW AVAILABLE
IN MAINLAND CHINA
Fairtex products and apparel can be purchased
through our distributor in China at:
Shenzhen Huashan Culture—Broadcasting Com-
pany, Limited
2D-12C, Sunshine New Vision Residential Quarter-
Meilong Road, Longhua Town, Baoan District,
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, 518109
People‟s Republic of China
Tel: 00986.755.8178.9661 ext 802
Email: 355639861@qq.com
Website: www.ws61.com
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TRAINER SPOTLIGHT:
VORAVUTH FAIRTEX
Voravuth Fairtex, nickname Ahn,
has been a trainer at Fairtex Muay-
thai Fitness Bangplee for a little
over a year now. He was a complete
fighter who was ranked in the top
10 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium,
Thailand National Ranking and
placed second in the first ever Toy-
ota Tournament in 2000.
FAIRTEX BJJ/MMA also be having special guests, How did you get started in Muay-
COMING SOON! Fairtex MMA athletes and oth- thai?
ers to instruct from all over the My father was a Thai boxer so I
Construction has just begun on world! took a liking to it quite early. I
our MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu started fighting when I was 9 years
training center. Fairtex Bangplee Stay tune on further develop- old. At age 12, I join Fairtex Muay-
will have a Brazilian black belt ment of the Fairtex BJJ/MMA thai Fitness because they are the
Jiu-Jitsu from Brazil leading the program at Fairtex Bangplee. best at what they do.
BJJ & MMA program. We will
FAIRTEX STRENGTH & training for the abdominals,
CONDITIONING CLASS oblique and lower back. Training
also includes SAQ (Speed, Agility
and Quickness) drills, footwork,
balance, hands-eyes coordination,
and plyometrics.
Classes are held in the MMA/BJJ
room on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 6:30pm. Class is 45 How many bouts did you have?
minutes long which includes a Over 200. I had about 75-80% win
warm-up session, instructions, 2 ratio. When I was young, I used to
rounds of circuits and more! fight a lot to build up to my skills
Fairtex Bangplee now offers the and experience.
same Strength and Conditioning All fitness levels are welcome!
Class that has shaped Fairtex Tell me about your best moment in
USA‟s world class Muaythai and your fighting career…
MMA Program. Three times a
I fought in the first ever Toyota
week, fly-in, students and local
Cup Tournament. I was very ex-
members can experience this
cited to be participating in this
challenging class!
tournament. I was really happy to
walk away from the tournament in
This class focuses on MMA and
second place. They had 16 top
Muaythai specific resistance
ranked fighters from Lumpinee,
training, flexibility and core
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Rajadamnern and Thailand rank- LARMSONGKRAN TRAINS captured for China TV series to
ing system. Although I was AT FAIRTEX PATTAYA promote Muaythai in the People‟s
ranked number 8 at Lumpinee, Republic of China. This project is
the media had considered the un- Larmsongkran recently came to in association with Fairtex dis-
derdog and predicted that I train at Fairtex Pattaya along tributor and partner, Shenzhen
wouldn‟t make it pass round 1 side with Yodsanklai “The Hero” Huashan Culture—Broadcasting
elimination since I was the small- Fairtex. The training session was Co., Ltd.
est of the 16 top ranked fighters.
What do you enjoy the most out
of teaching Muaythai to students?
When as student that worked with
tells me he won his fight back
home, and tells me “thank you”
for the training. I just enjoy see-
ing my students succeed and want
them to be at their BEST!
What are your goals as a trainer?
I have only been a trainer for a
year. I like to make myself a bet-
ter trainer everyday and evolve. I
enjoy transferring my knowledge
to my students as my trainers
have done for me. It‟s a tradition
and legacy that I must pass it on
to the next generation.
their skills.
JANJAO & SAN FAIRTEX
WINS AT LUMPINEE
Janjao and San are riding into
Lumpinee with nice win streaks
Janjao Fairtex and San Fairtex attached to their records and have
return to the big stage this July continued to keep it that way.
16th. Both have fought at Both Janjao and Sang won by
Lumpinee dozens of times, but unanimous decisions where they
haven't seen action there in over 4 dominated throughout the rounds.
months and are anxious to display
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MUAYTHAI CAMP Like Red Bull, the name Fairtex looking on offering comments! To
REVIEWS, THAILAND is well known around the world. their credit, Fairtex is managing
Maybe it is even more famous in to survive this depression in tour-
America than it is home country ism. They have diversified which
of Thailand. Mr. Bunjong Busara- means money comes in from other
kamwongs, the founder of sources. They have a fitness center
Fairtex, opened his first gym in which is used by local Thai people
1975 in Bangkok. He now has during the evenings. And surpris-
branches all around the world in- ingly, they have a small onsite
cluding Japan and America. In factory where they make Muay
Thailand, there are two branches. Thai boxing equipment such as
One at Bangplee near the airport Muay Thai shorts, gloves, and
Muay Thai or Thai kickboxing and the other in Pattaya. As I live pads. They have their own shop
has really gone international. in Samutprakarn, I had the op- too but from what I saw, they do
There are enthusiasts all around portunity to go to Fairtex Muay- good business in exporting around
the world and fighters are no thai Camp Bangplee to see for my- the world. Fairtex is certainly a
longer just Thai nationals. You self what they had to offer. I quality brand name.
also don‟t need to train in Thai- found the kickboxing camp down
land any more as there are world a quiet soi off the main road.
renowned boxing training camps Some people might find it too
in America, Europe and Australia. quiet. But, if you don‟t want the
However, some people do decide temptations of the nightlife that
to opt for something a bit more can be found near their other
authentic and train in Thailand. camp in Pattaya, then Bangplee is
You will find it can also be a lot the perfect choice for you.
cheaper. In San Francisco, you
could find yourself paying up to
$100 an hour for a trainer. In Fairtex has had some good press
Thailand, $35 gets you two train- in recent years that has helped
ing session per day, two meals, give it a good reputation and a
and also accommodation! But, steady stream of students. A cou-
where to train? If you Google ple of years back, Jack Osbourne
something like “boxing camp went to Thailand to do a detox
Thailand” or “muay thai camp course in order to help quit his
Thailand” you will find yourself a drug addiction. He also signed up
long list of training camps. How- at Fairtex to learn Muay Thai.
ever, one name that stands shoul- December and June should be What many people may not
ders over the rest is Fairtex Muay- their peak period at the camp. know, is that Muay Thai is consid-
thai Fitness in Bangplee, Samut- But, due to the recent protests in ered a perfect sport for not only
prakarn. Bangkok, there were only about giving you good personal fitness,
14 foreign students compared to but also for weight loss. This is
about 25-30 students. This proba- apparently the main reason that
bly means it is actually good time Osbourne signed up for. And ap-
to come. Unlike other gyms, if parently it worked for him. You
you go to learn Muay Thai at can see his photos in the above
Fairtex, you get a personal trainer picture. Another big name from
for a one-on-one session. And at the Fairtex stable is of course
the moment, the odds are high Yodsanklai Fairtex who was the
that you will have another one first champion of Contender Asia.
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This was filmed in Singapore and The ratio is about 60:40. Thai peo- children. It is a very safe environ-
did a great job of promoting Muay ple come to train in the evenings ment and also very relaxing.
Thai worldwide. and weekends. There are also some Shared fan accommodation starts
junior fighters as well, who will at 1,100 baht per day which in-
undoubtedly be serious contenders cludes two training sessions and
in the future. Foreigners come two meals. Air conditioned rooms
from all over. Popular countries start at 2,100 bath per day and go
include America, Australia, UK, up to 2,600 baht per day for the
Hong Kong and Singapore. Not most luxurious rooms. In between
all are serious fighters too. Many sessions, students can just relax
are just interested in learning the beside the swimming pool.
basic techniques or just want to
get fit. Quite a few are women —Story and photos by Richard
Not everyone at Fairtex Muaythai these days and also couples come Barrow
Fitness Bangplee is a foreigner. to this training camp with their
ZE:A KOREAN BOY
BAND TRAINS AT
FAIRTEX BANGPLEE
ZE:A (Children of Empire) is a
South Korean new 9 boys group
consisting of: Hwang Kwanghee,
Hyungshik, Kim Dongjoon,
Junyoung, Kevin Kim, Taehun,
Jung Heechul and Im Siwan.
ZE:A will be training at Fairtex
Bangplee and perform photo
shoots.
UFC BBQ & LUMPINEE Fairtex Bangplee had a UFC 116 BBQ event as Brock Lesnar defeats
NIGHT OUT Carwin.
Also Fairtex had a night out at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium where stu-
dents enjoy local fight scenes and watching two of Fairtex rising stars
continue their winning streaks.
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THAI FIGHT Anuwat, and Olympic medalists
REALITY TV SHOW Somluck, Somjit and many more
original Muaythai champions.
Living legends such as Apidej Sit-
Hirun, Putpad-noi, Pood Lowleg
and many others also attended.
Mr. Philip Wong was present at
the press conference as Fairtex is
one of the major sponsor of Thai
Thai Fight is a 16 man tourna-
Fight. Purse for winner has been
ment reality television show cov-
said to be about 2 million Thai
ering the fighters training leading
Baht.
up to their fights. Unlike the Con-
tender, there is no fighter house
and the show will instead cover Certain fighters have been identi-
fied as USA‟s Kevin Ross,
the fighters training at their requi-
site camps in Thailand. The show France‟s Fabio Pinca, the UK‟s
is set to broadcast eventually on Liam Harrison, Thailand‟s
Thai Channel 3 in Thailand. Petchmunkong Petchfergus,
Netherland‟s Mosab Amrani and
The conference includes: Yodsank- other very high level international
lai Fairtex, Buakaw, Saenchai, nak muay.
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FIRST BLOOD BAND IN
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Anthony Pizzarelli, member of
Fairtex San Francisco, CA and key
member of First Blood band recently
on a world tour at RCA entertain-
ment district in Bangkok, Thailand.
Anthony recently came back from
his tour in Puerto Rico and right
away jumped in the ring to compete
at the smoker event in Pacifica, CA.
PAGONIS WINS
WAKO K1 PRO
WORLD
CHAMPION
Fairtex sponsored fighter, Nenad
Pagonis of Serbia won the World
WAKO K1 Professional Champi-
onship title in Milano, Italy.
From all of us at Fairtex, congrats
to Nenad on his recent success!
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YODSANKLAI VS JWP Play Promotions. This will mark
3RD TIME IS A CHARM the 3rd clash between these men,
who first fought in 2005 with
Yodsanklai taking the decision
victory for the WBC Muaythai
World Championship Title. Their
2nd fight was in the finals of The
Contender Asia in April 2008.
Once again, Yodsanklai took the
decision victory, taking hone the
WMC—The Contender Asia
World Champion Title.
Since their last fight, Yodsanklai with Yodsanklai and has had
has moved up to 76kg for his regu- mixed results since then, going 7-3
lar fighting weight. He also used -1. He is consistently fighting
that Contender win to launch a 13 tough names like Buakaw, Cosmo,
fight win streak—a streak that Zambidis, and is coming in off a
was snapped earlier this year by a good win over Thai fighter Lam-
controversial loss to Vusi Colossa. songkram. At 34, The Gunslinger
It is official—Australian Muay He has made his way back to the has been a Muaythai veteran for
Thai fighter John Wayne Parr winner‟s circle since with a victory years, and is firmly in the role of
will face Thai superstar Yodsank- over Halim Issaoui. Australian Muaythai statesman.
lai “The Hero” Fairtex on October If he wants to avenge those loses,
17, 2010. The fight will be at JWP had been on a hot streak this is the time to do it.
72.5kg and is presented by Power- heading into his Contender clash
FAIRTEX SUPPORTS DOUGLAS SANTOS
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY,
NEW ZEALAND
Douglas Santos of New Zealand recently completed at the World
Professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Cup. This is where the world‟s
best fighters compete in over 3 days.
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BEN EDWARDS WINS
K-1 OCEANA
Ben Edwards from Bulldog Gym
of Nick Stone wins K-1 Oceana.
Fairtex is the official gloves and
proud sponsor of K-1 Oceana.
CARTER WILLIAMS WILL FIGHT PETER FAIRTEX SUPPORTS ISKA REAL DEAL
GRAHAM AT XTREME MMA 2 MUAYTHAI KICKBOXING & MMA
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA
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LEGEND FC and assault of strikes targeting the
HONG KONG body. Coming close to finishing his
opponents on a few occasions
Adrian admitted that his weekend
state due to recent relapse of Ma-
laria, he couldn't quite follow up
enough to get the TKO victory in
what was an extremely exciting
fight.
Rossini who forced a tap-out from
June 23, 2010—Hong Kong‟s sec- China‟s Zhang Lipeng, two min-
ond professional mixed martial utes and 56 seconds into their
arts event, Legend II at HITE‟s opening round.
Star Hall, began with fireworks
and ended with fireworks with the Integrated MMA Welter weight
1,500-strong crowd roaring their Matt Cain was defeated by his op-
approval as Australian-Chinese ponent Bae after three rounds.
hero Adrian „ The Hunter‟ Pang Bae and Cain both competed in
triumphed over Korea‟s Yu Woo Adrian Pang was declared Asia Legend I in January, but had
Sung to take the first Legend FC Pacific Lightweight Champion never met in the ring until today.
Asia Pacific MMA Title. and fireworks rained down on the Bae asserted his physical strength
stage. At times Adrian had to be early and the match was very
physically supported but wouldn't competitive until Matt badly
let his new fans down as he signed broke his right hand on his oppo-
autographs and posed for photos nents head early in the fight.
with the crowd for probably an Many fighters would have not an-
hour after the fight. swered the bell but Cain valiantly
fought rounds 2 and 3 as best he
In other Integrated MMA action, could before losing by decision.
it was an emotional win for young
professional MMA athlete Tony Special thanks to Fairtex!
Pang, who had drawn on his Hong
Kong debut at Legend I in Janu-
ary, could smell victory early de-
spite MMA specialist Yu have
been unbeaten for four years. The
match went the full three rounds,
after a tough first round which
saw Pang held down by his physi-
cally strong opponent. The battle
was intense, in the second round
before THE HUNTER found a
chink in his opponents muscle
bond armor badly hurting him
with a knee to the body. Adrian
and his corner saw his opponents
reaction to the knee and launched
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LEGEND FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP RING GIRLS—HONG KONG
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FAIRTEX SUPPORTS
HAYATO GYM, JAPAN
Fairtex supports Hayato Gym. Ha-
yato or Miyahke Yuuzi was the
JAKF Champion, JAKF MVP, UKF
World Super Welterweight Cham-
pion, 2008 K-1 World Max Japan
Tournament 2nd place and K-1 Max
veteran between 2001 to 2009. He
recently retired from fighting to open
his Hayato Gym.
Notable opponents have been Lam-
songkram Sauna-Harnjawe, Dong-
dung Piboonkarncharng, Mike Zam-
bidis, Marunchai Taniyama, Mel-
chaor Menor, and others.
His records is 30 wins, 13 via KO‟s,
20 losses and 2 draws.
FAIRTEX SUPPORTS PLANET LIFETIME MARTIAL ARTIST Mr. Lajos Nemeth (aka
BATTLE, HONG KONG BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Iggy Luigi) has been
doing martial arts for
31 years. He is a recent retired policeman and is a senior in-
structor at Gilda Max Gym and Erd Gym in Budapest, Hun-
gary with over 100 students.
Mr. Nemeth holds a 2nd Dan Master of Taekwondo and has
won the Hungarian National Championship of Taekwondo
many times.
His training is a hybrid of
Muaythai, Taekwondo,
wrestling and functional
training. He is known to
never stop and “NEVER
GIVE UP.” This is what he
is inspired to do all his
life...as martial arts is his
lifestyle.
—Story and photos submit-
ted by Ms. Andrea Kállay.
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JUSTIN HOLDAAS
FIGHTS AT HEAT 14,
NAGOYA, JAPAN
Justin Holdaas of Fairtex Mountain View fought a very tough
fight against the current HEAT Champ, Nimi to a split deci-
sion loss. Nimi dominated first round but Holdaas would
come back in later rounds but the judges gave it to Nimi.
HEAT Promotions is sponsored by Fairtex.
ALEXEY IGNASHOV VS BADR HARI
K-1 SUPER FIGHT,
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
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TEAM AXE OF FINLAND
POWERED BY FAIRTEX
AXE, the deodorant company, has part-
nered with Fairtex to support Team Axe
sponsored athletes in Finland. Team
Axe is a martial arts sports team. The
aim is to promote and grow the martial
arts sports which involves hard work
and discipline in life.
Team Axe athletes are selected based on
ambitions, good sportsmanship, healthy
lifestyles, and the enthusiasm to inspire
others. Fairtex‟s motto of “Be In-
spired” is perfect for Team Axe!
Team Axe competes in MMA, Muaythai,
kickboxing and judo. It is within our
goal to expand into other martial art
sports.
Miss Ringside competition was tough
and Miss Tunku Raad was chosen as the
finalist. There were over 50 ring girls
that applied. The final four finalists
were selected to represent the women's
beauty in the martial art sports and
competition at the Fight Festival 27
series.
For more details visit: www.teamaxe.fi
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FAIRTEX FINLAND FAIRTEX SUPPORTS Fight Festival goes to Kaisaniemi,
RA MEN OY FIGHT FESTIVAL Finland with two separate hours of
broadcast on Nelonen Sport TV.
Fairtex Finland under the exclu- The show focuses on top martial
sive distributor and partner of Mr. art events and plays an important
Rauno Partnaen of Ra Men Oy has role in Finland to promote the de-
grown to become one of the major velopment and career of Finnish
player in Finland. athletes.
Ra Men Oy Fight Festival has been around
Hermannin Rantatie 10 (5 krs) since 1998 with over 28 successful
shows.
Helsinki 00580 Finland
Tel: +385.010.821.6516. For more details visit: fightfesti-
val.com
Rauno.partanen@countdeal.fi
Web: www.fairtex.fi
FAIRTEX DENMARK
EBOXING KIM LOTH Fairtex Denmark Distributor, Eboxing has expanded its distribution
of Fairtex Products in the Scandinavia territory with more retailers.
Through this expansion, Fairtex equipment and apparel are now
available throughout Sweden, Norway and Denmark in leading com-
bat sports shops.
Hans Olesen, owner of Eboxing will be arranging and leading the Fairtex dealership trip to Thailand this
October or November, 2010. Mr. Olesen is expecting 10-15 of Fairtex Scandinavian dealers to participate
on this tour where they will see Fairtex's training camp, showroom and factory visits.
MOHAMMED EL MIR Fairtex sponsors Mohammed El
POWERED BY FAIRTEX Mir, 23 years. He trains at Ho
Thai Boxing Gym in Roskilde,
Denmark (www.roskildethai.dk).
El-Mir has won the Danish Cham-
pion Thai Boxing and Kickboxing
in 2005 & 2006, Scandinavian
Champion in 2005 & 2006, WBC
Muaythai Danish National Cham-
pion in 2008 & 2009, and WFCA
number.2 ranked for 2006 & 2007.
His last major fight was for the
World Cup Championship against
Nuno Neves. El-Mir's dream to
fight against a Thai opponent at
the World Muaythai Mecca:
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in
Bangkok, Thailand this year.
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FIGHT NIGHTS IN RUSSIA
Fairtex Russia sponsored FIGHT NIGHTS “Battle of
Moscow” at UCA Aquarium Exhibition Center in Cro-
cus City, Russia on June 5, 2010. The event was a sold
out crowd of 3,000+ spectators. It is a hybrid event fea-
turing MMA, Boxing and Kickboxing bouts.
Main event saw Russian Batu Hasikov, ISKA World
Champion revenged the Portuguese fighter, Ricardo
Fernendesa to win the WAKO-PRO World Champion-
ship Title.
Replay of the fights can be seen on Russian DTV. De-
tails of the fights can be found at http://
www.fightnights.ru/.
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FAIRTEX POLAND K-1 WORLD GP
PHU ASAMI POLAND
Fairtex equipment and apparel Phu Asami Fairtex & Asami are the official
are now available in Poland ul. Chorzowska 101 sponsor of the K-1 World Grand
through our partner & exclusive Prix 2010 at Torwar in Warsaw,
distributor Phu Asami. Mr. 40-101 Katowice, Poland
Poland. The event was broadcast
Mariusz Radlinski of Asami is Tel: 48-502-360-150 live on Sport Orange TV net-
working closely with Fairtex to work.
Email: mariusz@fairtex.pl
grow the combat sports in Poland
such as K-1 World GP. Web: www.fairtex.pl The gala was attended by the
likes of K-1 superstars such as
Paul Slowinski, Remigijus
SAPLJOSHIN WINS Morkevicius, as well as the best
K-1 WORLD GP Polish players: Michael
Fairtex & Asami sponsored K-1 Glogowski, Mariusz Cieslinksi,
fighter, Daniil Sapljoshin of Esto- Thomas Sarara, Izu Ugonoh,
nia won the K-1 World Grand Igor Katacin, and Daniel Omie-
Prix 2010 in Warsaw, Poland. Be- lanczuk.
low is a picture of Daniil in
Fairtex white all sport board- For more info, please visit:
shorts. www.ki1fights.pl
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FAIRTEX PERU
FIGHT SHOP
PERU
Fairtex has entered the Peru
market partnering with Mr.
Luis F. Adrianzen of UMMA
S.R.L., aka Fight Shop Peru as
the exclusive distributor.
Fairtex is a proud sponsor of
Team Fight Shop Peru which
consists of Peruvian‟s top ath-
letes: Victor Ceanto, John Iwa-
saki, Giovanni Mazzetti and
Peru‟s top model Tilsa Lozano. UMMA S.R.L.
Calle Tambo Real 427
Fairtex is also the official
gloves for FPS events in Lima, Monterrico, Surco Lima 33
Peru. PERU Tel: +51.1.344.1615
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PRODUCTS
NOW AVAILABLE
AT FAIRTEX FAC-
TORY THAILAND
FOR WORLDWIDE
DISTIRBUTION
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Sasha P.—Fairtex Nam N.—
Mountain View Fairtex Moun-
“One of the things on
REVIEWS tain View
my lifetime “to-do” “I have been
list was take some Wendy N.— training at
form of Martial Arts. Fairtex San Fairtex for a
So, for about 20 little over 2 months now, and my
Francisco
years, I have been body still hurts after each ses-
“asking around” for a “this place is sion. No matter how hard or fast
great place to train. Recently, the con- my 2nd home. I you go here, the instructors always
sistent feedback is “Fairtex”. Despite afirst came because I wanted to try expects more from you. This place
crazy work and family schedule, I something new, I've stayed for the makes you find limits you never
thought a different workout would be art, technique, and people. if you are thought you would expect.
the perfect way to unstress! looking for a fancy place with train-
ers that baby you, go somewhere else. I give it up to my two main instruc-
From the moment I sent out an email, I if you are looking to better your body tors, Anh and Leo. Anh has great
have been really impressed by the pro- and mind, have peers who are profes- clinch work and Leo performs sym-
fessionalism, enthusiasm and courtesy sional fighters, and train at the best phonies on the ground.
of the staff. They were prompt and pa- stand-up gym in the US, come here.
tient in responding to all of my commu- membership includes any and all The people that train at Fairtex are
nications. The facility is large, clean classes. muaythai is the star but the also friendly, sharing little nuances
and safe. The staff was efficient and boxing and jiu jitsu trainers are top here and there between every little
attentive, and the members were re- notch, and breakdancing was recently ass kicking I get. I wonder how
spectful and friendly. I like the added!” soon will be the day where I don't
“community” feel of the lockeroom...it come home with fresh bruises?”
is minimally furnished, but seemed that
all of the members were very respectful
of the space and amenities.
TESTIMONIALS
Carmen Vanallo—Fairtex
The instructors are approachable, and I Bangplee
am shocked that this girl born with two
left feet somehow managed to keep up
with the class. I can‟t wait for my next “I can‟t believe how much I man-
session, and really inspired to continue aged to improved my technique in
onwards!” just one week. I will come back for
sure.”
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fairtex Newark-Fremont
5757 Stevenson Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560 THAILAND
Fairtex Bangplee
Fairtex Mountain View http://myspace.com/fairtex
2044 Old Middlefield Way 99/5 Moo 3, Soi Boonthamanusorn,
Mountain View, CA 94043 Theparak Road, Bangpleeyai,
Phone: +1.650.938.8588 Bangplee Samutprakarn 10540
Fax: +1.650.938.8528 Phone: +66.2.7575.147
http://twitter.com/fairtexmuaythai
Fairtex San Francisco
140 Hawthorn street Fairtex Pattaya Beach
San Francisco, CA 179/185-212 Moo 5 North Pattaya Road
Phone: +1.415.777.5888 Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 http://www.youtube.com/user/ftxfactory
Fax: +1.415.908.3888 Phone: +66.38.416.640
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