Southall’s First Authentic Muay Thai Club

[bakaree]

History of Muay Thai

Muay Thai is referred to as "The Art of the Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai ("nak muay") thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.

Akaal Muay Thai

Seva

Akaal Muay Thai was set up with the concept of Seva. Our amazing trainers do not take a single penny for their efforts. They are happy in knowing that all students in Akaal Muay Thai are willing to learn and show willpower and determination. Not only that, but they are happy to donate all proceeds to charity. Other than the cost of the venue all your proceeds go to helping those in greater need then ourselves.

Our first mission was at the “UNIQUE HOME” Girls Orphanage in Jallandhur, all money raised was donated there.

Now we are working with Khalsa Aid and Sikh Prisoners charity, and all further proceeds will go to these charities. Please check out both charities that are doing great work voluntarily unlike other larger charities that are paid for their work.

Here at AKAAL MUAY THAI, we are very fortunate to be trained by instructors of the calibre and experience of such as KRU JAY (Jatinder Singh Dhillon), who have unparalleled knowledge in authentic Muay Thai. We have up to 5 Instructors per class, all whom teach voluntarily with a combined experience of fighting and learning of nearly 80 years!!

Gatka or Muay Thai ??

We firmly believe that weapons based training such as Gatka is essential for Sikhs (although Muay Thai does have a weapons based art – Krabi Krabong, this is for very advanced practitioners). This is why in Southall we have chosen Wednesdays so not to clash with the local Akharas whom we have close relations with.

However we also believe that hand to hand fighting is very important in the current climate, for example Shastars should only be used at the last resort, and sadly due to the poor physical and martial condition of many of us today, the Kirpan is likely to be the first resort. We aim to teach people to use the 8 weapons first (see above) they already possess before having to resort to the Siri Sahib.

Where and When

At the moment we have a weekly class on Wednesdays from 6.45pm to 9.00pm for £5 at Southall Community Centre, the same venue where the Baba Ajit Singh Ji Gatka Akhara holds their classes on Tuesdays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Please support by showing up, just try it once and if it is not for you then that’s fine, we are aiming this at the Sikh community although all are welcome. Males and Females attend the class, but train separately from each other (same hall), the only restriction is that we do not wish to teach the wrong people i.e Thugs, hooligans groups who promote mindless violence. All students are vetted and we have a friendly family atmosphere.

Strict dress code: Round neck T-shirts and Joggers for Females and Round neck T-shirts and Joggers/Shorts for Males

For more info please contact: akaalmuaythai@googlemail.com

Check out our facebook group Akaal Muay Thai

[hawk13]

History of Muay Thai

Muay Thai is referred to as "The Art of the Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai ("nak muay") thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.

Akaal Muay Thai

Seva

Akaal Muay Thai was set up with the concept of Seva. Our amazing trainers do not take a single penny for their efforts. They are happy in knowing that all students in Akaal Muay Thai are willing to learn and show willpower and determination. Not only that, but they are happy to donate all proceeds to charity. Other than the cost of the venue all your proceeds go to helping those in greater need then ourselves.

Our first mission was at the “UNIQUE HOME” Girls Orphanage in Jallandhur, all money raised was donated there.

Now we are working with Khalsa Aid and Sikh Prisoners charity, and all further proceeds will go to these charities. Please check out both charities that are doing great work voluntarily unlike other larger charities that are paid for their work.

Here at AKAAL MUAY THAI, we are very fortunate to be trained by instructors of the calibre and experience of such as KRU JAY (Jatinder Singh Dhillon), who have unparalleled knowledge in authentic Muay Thai. We have up to 5 Instructors per class, all whom teach voluntarily with a combined experience of fighting and learning of nearly 80 years!!

Gatka or Muay Thai ??

We firmly believe that weapons based training such as Gatka is essential for Sikhs (although Muay Thai does have a weapons based art – Krabi Krabong, this is for very advanced practitioners). This is why in Southall we have chosen Wednesdays so not to clash with the local Akharas whom we have close relations with.

However we also believe that hand to hand fighting is very important in the current climate, for example Shastars should only be used at the last resort, and sadly due to the poor physical and martial condition of many of us today, the Kirpan is likely to be the first resort. We aim to teach people to use the 8 weapons first (see above) they already possess before having to resort to the Siri Sahib.

Where and When

At the moment we have a weekly class on Wednesdays from 6.45pm to 9.00pm for £5 at Southall Community Centre, the same venue where the Baba Ajit Singh Ji Gatka Akhara holds their classes on Tuesdays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Please support by showing up, just try it once and if it is not for you then that’s fine, we are aiming this at the Sikh community although all are welcome. Males and Females attend the class, but train separately from each other (same hall), the only restriction is that we do not wish to teach the wrong people i.e Thugs, hooligans groups who promote mindless violence. All students are vetted and we have a friendly family atmosphere.

Strict dress code: Round neck T-shirts and Joggers for Females and Round neck T-shirts and Joggers/Shorts for Males

For more info please contact: akaalmuaythai@googlemail.com

Check out our facebook group Akaal Muay Thai

Brother it is nice to hear that sikh youths in Uk R more concerned about fitness and martial arts unlike in punjab where even petty criminals from bihar and other hindi belt can be seen bashing up sikh boys on streets in petty disputes it is utmost neeed to learn martial arts but my favourite being the shotokan style of karete also apart from emty handed skills some impotant weapons for self defence r1. Tegha 2 Kasshmiri small kirpan now very rare in orginal form.3 Sirohi tulwar only buddha dal is known to be manufaturing3 Chinese kirpans of various sizes biggest plus point is these never gets rusted saif tulwar for quick strike these can be used when u r under serious threat.

Fire arms self defence r 1.shotgun 2 hand gun 357 caliber revolver is very good defensive weapon unlike pistols which have problem of bullet stucking and can be dangerous .3. .22 rifle even a kid can handle 4. the big bore rifle can be learned at later stage .Only taurus pistol of italy is the best among the category of pistols.One should also learn the use of firearms in india anti sikh fascists r like rss r organising daliy firing practises in punjab to even small boys and girls under 14.

[+Singh_is_King+]

Well done guys. Keep up the good work. If I am in town I will definitely pop down and train with you guys. well done again.

vjkk vjkf

[bakaree]

Thanks Singh, don't forget its today 6.45!

[kpanthmovement]

Waheguru Ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh

this is a brilliant proactive step and I like how you are supporting the local gatka akharas :D .

Have you any plans to teach in other areas?

[bakaree]

Waheguru Ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh

this is a brilliant proactive step and I like how you are supporting the local gatka akharas :D .

Have you any plans to teach in other areas?

Thank you very much, unfortunately our 5 instructors volunteer their time,

and have full time jobs so it would be difficult to arrange another class at the moment,

I would like to add that we have no support from any Gurudawara committee, or any other organisation,

apart from the two charities whom we support who inspired us to do something.

We are a UK registered charity, and anyone from the sangat who cannot personally attend is welcome to support us

[Gobinder Singh]

I've been attending this club since day one and its just absolutely phenomenal!

Here's one of the instructors getting presented with the british light middleweight title by master ronnie green, 5 times world champion and 1st british fighter to beat a thai in thailand.

[AK47 JATHA LION]

I would like to add that we have no support from any Gurudawara committee, or any other organisation,

apart from the two charities whom we support who inspired us to do something.

Intresting...

Your Akaal Muay Tai classes are held at the Southall Community hall, yet you say that you have had no support from any Gurdwara Comittee.

The Southall Community Hall was recently purchased by Gurmail Singh Malhi, the man who is widely considered to be the financial powerhouse of the Shere party, the current ruling committee of Singh Sabha Southall.

classes being allowed to be held at the southall comminty hall is a mild indicator that the Gurdwara Comittee is in support, in my opinion.

Do u not agree?

[bakaree]

Actually no, We pay a fixed fee for the hall rental each week and have been paying this since december before

Mr Malhi bought the place, we still pay this even though he know apparently owns the building, other people in the community also hire the venue (bhangra classes etc) and pay the same fee.

[AK47 JATHA LION]

The point im making is that he hasnt objected to your classes being held in his property.

I have a few questions which I would like for you to provide an answer to for my personal knowledge.

Does the instructor of these muay tai classes in Southall have any links with Niddar Singh?

Does he know him personally, or

Has he ever attended any shastar vidya classes led by Niddar Singh?

I look forward to your answers. Thanx.