2010 North American Combat Sports Championship Titles and Medals Won by BETA Fighters!
Several determined fighters from BETA Academy made history at the 2010 WKA North American Combat Sports Championship on June 19, 2010. This year’s tournament drew over 280 competitors from all over the continent, making it one of the largest and most competitive amateur Muay Thai events in the country. Teams could be found hailing from as far north as Toronto, Canada down to the southern tip of Florida.
Danny Chacon, Ryan Hill and John Goldman trained hard for three long months in order to prepare for the Muay Thai Championship. And when the dust settled, they emerged with three medals and two National Championship Titles.
Muay Thai Championship Highlights:
John Goldman, Gold Medalist - 210lbs WKA Muay Thai National Champion (Novice Division)
John Goldman fought a hard battle to capture his title via Unanimous Decision against a tough and determined opponent. Several of John’s hard right hand punches and his dominant clinch game, which allowed him to land devastating knees at will, locked in a well- deserved victory.
Ryan Hill, Gold Medalist - 178lbs WKA Muay Thai National Champion (Novice Division)
Ryan Hill won his first match of the long day of battle via Unanimous Decision and thereby advanced to the semi- finals to fight against a fresh opponent (who received a bye in the 1st round of matches). Ryan also defeated his 2nd opponent and progressed to the finals by utilizing his well- trained kicks and foot jabs in overpowering combinations. After many opponents withdrew from the competition due to injury and fatigue, the final match took place at 12:30 am (after midnight) against an opponent who also did not yet have a single fight that evening and was able to challenge Ryan fresh out of the warm- up area. Nevertheless, Ryan found his warrior spirit and utilized his superior skills to defeat his last opponent and become BETA Academy’s second National Muay Thai Champion.
Danny Chacon, Silver Medalist - 178lbs WKA Muay Thai National Finalist (Novice Division)
Danny Chacon faced the toughest bracket of the evening with a strong will and the composure of a well- seasoned fighter. After handidly defeating his first two opponents via Unanimous Decision, Danny battled his way to the semi- finals. At 1:15 am, Danny waged war against his final opponent. in the end, this match for the title could have gone either way but the judges scored the fight for his opponent. Although Danny fell just short of his goal, his determination and warrior spirit inspired us all.
The 2011 WKA National Championship will take place in February. BETA Academy is now in the process of putting together and team and a training regimine for this tournament.
Don’t Miss the Ajarn Chai Sirisute Muay Thai Seminar on August 21 and 22!
If you are a student of Muay Thai, do not miss the opportunity to train with Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Founder and President of the Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A. (TBA) who is known throughout the world for his phenomenal Muay Thai Seminars. This seminar, which will be held from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22 (with a one- hour lunch break each day) will be one of the very few TBA seminars held in the Northeast region this year. No experience is necessary and practitioners of all levels, including beginner and advanced students, are welcome to attend.
Location:
Turf Valley Country Club
2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Cost and Registration:
Advance Registration, $100 for one day and $180 for two days
At the Door, $120 for one day and $220 for two days
*Pre- registration must be postmarked by August 13, 2010. If you would like to pre- register for this seminar, please send an email to info@betaacademy.com with subject line “Ajarn Chai Thai Boxing Seminar” and see Adi Ladson, BETA Academy Program Coordinator, for registration forms.
Recommended Materials:
Students should bring the following materials to the seminar: 1) Bag Gloves, 2) Mouth Pieces, 3) Focus Mitts, and 4) Thai Pads. All materials are available for sale at BETA Academy and via various martial arts supply stores found on-line.
BETA Academy Featured in Washington Post Article Fighting to Stay Fit!
BETA Academy was featured by the Washington Post Magazine, in the May 8, 2010 Special Sport and Fitness Edition. Read the article here.