Panther Thai Boxing Academy hosted a very successful development tournament on 2 December 2006, at the Liebbrandt Van Niekerk hall, Table View. The aim of the tournament was to develop the sport Thai Boxing, by allowing first and second time fighters to compete. The standard was of a very high calibre, the tournament was enjoyed by all.
Panther Thai Boxing now offer personal training. To the left are pictures of Russell training Arnon Milchan and Amanda Coetzer. Milchan is a world renowned movie producer (Fight Club, JFK, Mr & Mrs Smith and Pretty Women). Amanda Coetzer held several world tennis titles over a 16 year career. Please contact Russell de Villiers 073 212 0937
9 members of the Western Province team, took part in the South Africa National Thai and Kickboxing Championship Earning 5 golds and 1 silver. All 6 medal winners qualify to represent SA in the World Championships.
Kerry Gray from Panther Thai Boxing Academy has earned herself a Position in the Springbok Team, by defeating her more experienced opponent in the South Africa National Thai and Kickboxing Championships, she has been chosen to represent South Africa in the World Championships and a number of international events next year, in the Thai Boxing, Oriental and Kickboxing disciplines. Panther Thai Boxing Academy would like to wish Kerry Gray, congratulations, on a great performance.
Sing, from Rawai Camp, Thailand visited Panther Thai Boxing Academy, for a two week period to provide personal training to Anthony Kettle (Instructor), train Panthers fighters class and to give a two day seminar. We would like to thank Sing for all his input, and wish him the best for his K-1 fight in September (for more info www.k-1fans.com )
The seminar presented by Sing, from Rawai Camp, Thailand was a great success. It was attended by instructors and students from The Leviathans Den/Combat Jiujutsu, ThaiHolics, Military Martial Arts, Panther Table View and Durbanville, and more. The Seminar was a great success and all who attended walked away with a better understanding of the art Muay Thai Sing is a very patient and methodical teacher, who settles for nothing less than perfection. I would recommend his seminars and personal training to all out there, for more information on Sing; go to his link on our site.
Panther Durbanville joined Panther Table View for a sparring session on Thursday 3 August 2006
The WP Thai Boxing and Kickboxing Association held their annual Muay Thai Tournament, at the Liebbrandt Van Niekerk Hall in Table View, hosted by Panther Thai Boxing Academy. The event was a great success, and more than 200 spectators got to see some awesome fights. The comradeship between the competitors was great, as all have a common goal, in promoting the sport. Panther Thai Boxing Academyisexcited and proud of Kerry Gray and Jason Kettle who both won gold medals in their weight category
Sing, one of Rawai Muaythai Camp's top trainers and K-1 and Koma Champion, will be visiting Panther Thai Boxing Academy from 14 August 2006 to 28 August 2006, to train the Chief Instructor of Panther Thai Boxing Academy, and students. He will be holding two seminars at Wynberg Military Base, on 26 and 27 August 2006, 10am-1pm. The seminar will cost R300 per day, please book to avoid disappointment as tickets are limited, and enquiries can be directed to Anthony
As of the 1st July 2006,Panther Thai Boxing Academy, has opened up a branch in Durbanville, under the instruction of Russel De Villers. Anybody wishing to join can contact Russel de Villiers on 073 212 0937. Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-7pm Fitness & Technique. 7pm - 8pm Fighters class.
Panther Thai Boxing Academy would like to congratulate Champions World, for hosting a very organised and successful Mauy Thai Tournament on Sunday 28 May 2006. Jason Kettle of Panther Thai Boxing Academy came home with a gold medal, in a well deserved victory. This was Jason′s second fight and first Mauy Thai Fight. Panther Thai Boxing Academy will be hosting and competing in the Western Province Mauy Thai Championships on the 15 July 2006.
Situated in Chalong, Phuket, Suwit is a traditional Muay Thai camp that has been in operation for over 15 years. Foreigners are welcome to train there, but it is not as commercial as some of the other camps. The area is perfect, as there are no distractions (nightlife,etc..) in the immediate vicinity. But if you wish to explore the island, everything is accessible on a moped, alternatevly you could catch a taxi or bus. The owner Kittisak Wongwai speaks English and was most helpful, before and during my stay.Rooms with their own bathrooms and TV/DVD′s are available at reasonable rates. There are several trainers each with their own unique training methods, all of them really nice guys. Training is twice a day, six days a week. Two hours in the morning from 08:30am and two hours from 16:00pm There are two rings, and all training equipment is provided. I learned an immense amount in the month I was there, and highly recommend this experience to others wanting to improve their technique. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody at Suwit. For more info email Suwit Thai Boxing Camp
Panther Thai Boxing Academy, hosted its first Thai Boxing Tournament on 11 February 06, the tournament was a huge success and boasted record numbers; there was 5 armature and 6 professional bouts which kept the crowd on the edge of their seats for the full duration of the tournament. We saw some spectacular knock outs amongst the pros, with the fights seldom going all 5 rounds. Thank you to all the supporters, sponsors, and students who assisted on the night and in the planning. Keep an eye on media for Brutal Bout 2 The Revenge
Panther Thai Boxing Academy has been informed that no assistance will be given by the Sports Council, and each participant, coach and all supporters representing South Africa in the World Championships in Greece, will need to pay all costs. Panther Thai Boxing Academy seeks any help offered to get us to the World Championships in Greece. For more info on costs, dates and times refer to www.kickboxer.co.za. To view a demo DVD of Russel De Villiers mail anthony@wcp.co.za. Sponsors will receive good coverage, in terms of advertising at tournaments, on clothing, on website, ect
Russel De Villiers won the WPAMKA Senior Fighter of the year award (The Mike Bernard Trophy). The Gala Evening was hosted at Wynberg Military Base, by the military gym, on 3 December 05.
Panther Thai Boxing Academy held a push-ups competition on Tuesday 22 November to raise funds for Russel De ville trip to Greece to paripate in the World Champs. Kyle Futon won the competition with an amazing 100 consecutive push-ups.
An armature development tournament was held at Wynberg Military base on 20 November 05, The aim of the tournament was to give exposure to less experienced fighters. Three opponents entered from the Panther Thai Boxing Academy. Jason Kettle lost by knockout in the first round to a very experienced Springbok Boxer and current 62 kg Kickboxing South African Champ (Jason has only been training for 2 Months), Wayne Richards lost on points and Kerry Gray drew, in a spectacular show, which had the crowd on its feet,for all three rounds. Kerry will be competing against her opponent in a rematch requested by her opponent on 11 February 2006 at the Liebbrandt Van Niekerk hall, the tournament has been named Brutal Bout and promises some spectacular fights and House Hold names in martial arts circles.
Anthony Kettle and Russel De ville of Panther Thai Boxing Academy, took part in a grapplingseminarin September 2005, students and instructors from all over South Africa participated. Roger Gracie, is the current Grappling World Champion. Anthony and Russel both enjoyed the seminar, and look forward to Training with Roger in the future.
Russel De ville, from Panther Thai Boxing Academy Table View, represented Western Province in the SAAKA (World Profi) South African National Tournament held in George, on Saturday 24 September in the 82-88.5 kg Oriental Boxing/Thai Boxing division. Russel walked away with a gold medal and is looking forward to being invited to represent South Africa in Greece later this year. Remarkably Russel started Thai Boxing at the age of 38, and has quickly worked his way to the top. Chief instructor of the Panther Thai Boxing Academy, Anthony Kettle says Russel has achieved his success by means of intensive training and having the heart of a true warrior. Russel trains 10-15 hrs per week, consisting of bagwork, padwork, sparring, basics, running and gym. Panther Thai Boxing Academy also represented Alan Nortje on behalf of ThaiHolics Cape Town, who achieves a silver medal in the open weight division. He lost by a point decision after a time extension, to the current world champion. He fought with courage, and I was proud to be in his corner says Anthony. I would also like to pay tribute to Kerry Gray, from Panther Thai Boxing Academy who was selected to represent her province, but due to an unforeseen crisis could not make the South African trials.
Russel De ville, from Panther Thai Boxing Academy Table View, has been chosen to represent the South African Thaiboxing/Oriental Boxing Squad, 2006 World Championships,in Greece. Russel has his mind set on bringing home a gold medal.
Panther Thai Boxing Academy has donated 18 pairs of Thai Boxing shorts to Quinton Bernard, of the Western Province Thai Boxing and Kickboxing Association. Anthony Kettle head coach at Panther Thai Boxing Academy has decided to donate the shorts to the Western Province Thai Boxing and Kickboxing Association, as part of a development of the sport, Thai Boxing. Anthony says that he saw students from "The Under Dogs" in Eerste River competing in their boxers/underpants in a ThaiHolics tournament in Table view. Although the competitors did not have the correct equipment, they had heart, and after consulting with the Western Province Thai Boxing and Kickboxing Association it was decided that The Under Dogs, and a group of Street Kids taught by Quinton Bernard, would be the recipients of these gifts, as it was where it was most needed. Panther Thai Boxing Academy will soon be sponsoring a Previously Disadvantaged learner, as part of its development program. Thai Boxing is the most devastating stand-up fighting system today, and is quickly gaining recognition World Wide as "The Ultimate Fighting Art". Thai Boxers are highly skilled in 8 limbs weaponry: Feet, Knees, Elbows, and Fists, the stand-up neck wrestling (clinching), make Thai Boxing matches very intense. Thai Boxing techniques are an effective blend of simplicity and power, in addition with extraordinary physical conditioning.
ThaiHolics, Patric Jasserman (Trainer), Allen Nortje (Pro), and Gregor(Student), trained at Panther Thai Boxing Academy to expose their fighters to some cross Club training, as Allen Nortje (Far left in photo) will be Competing in the Panther Thai Boxing Academy′s PRO/AM Tournament on 11 February 2006, alongside the Panther Fighters, we wish him the best in his first PRO fight.
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