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Students that want to fight

Sacha Lewis

If you want to fight you must let Kru Rick know that you want to start competing. This will enable him to change your training and help to get you ready!

If you want to fight:

  1. Students must train regularly between inter-clubs and not just during the week before the inter- club
  2. Students must come to at least 3 classes per week during the weeks leading up to a fight i.e. sparring class and the classes before your inter-club or fight; unless Kru Rick states that you do not have to attend
  3. Once you have agreed to fight a student must fight unless they have a valid reason. Many phone calls and emails are made to arrange your fight as well as the other fighter who will have been training hard.
  4. All students who wish to fight must have their own gloves, licence, protective gear and full uniform
  5. Students who cannot drive must pre-arrange transport for their fights i.e. ask a family member or arrange a lift with someone from the gym. Do not turn up on the day and expect a lift.
  6. If for any reason you are unable to fight you must give as much notice as possible by speaking to Kru Rick (not texting or emailing). You must also inform anyone who may be giving you a lift as well.
  7. What happens on the day of the fight? Each interclub / fight can be organised slightly differently but there are some basics things that are the same at most events:

a. You’ll be given a time to either meet at the gym or the venue. Don’t be late for the meeting time, as it will link to the time you need to weigh-in. If you are running late let Kru Rick know.

b. Kit – Make sure you have all you uniform and kit for the day in your bag. If possible make sure you arrive in a club hoodie or t-shirt.

c. Food and Drink – Some venues have food and drinks available but just in case make sure you pack your own. It is not a good idea to eat too close to your fight (at least 1hr-2hrs beforehand depending on what you’re eating) but you’ll certainly want something to eat afterwards.

d. Weigh-In – For most fights, you will have to weigh in when you arrive in the morning. This is a case of getting weighed to check that you’re evenly matched with your opponent.

e. Before your fight – There will be a number of fights on during the same day so there will be some waiting around. Enjoy the fights and support your club mates but keep an eye on the fights so you know when your turn is coming up!

f. Warm-up –Make sure your aware of what number your fight is and that you need to warm up beforehand. Don’t worry too much though as there will instructors and other seniors to help you get ready!

g. Fight Time – Relax and enjoy your fight. Remember to listen to Kru Rick and your corner. You’ve trained hard to do this so enjoy it!

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Klarna

Klarna

Hi all, we have recognised that paying for uniform, equipment and your member to member insurance can be expensive, so have teamed up with Klarna to spread the cost and make things more affordable.
Please see link to see how it works. Only available on goods purchased through the website.

please see link to see how it works
https://www.klarna.com/uk/smoooth/

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We are hiring

Gym Assistant wanted.

You can only apply for this job is via this link.

We have no dealings with the application at this stage.

https://uk.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=af77f5556d4ebeb5&from=native

Administrative Assistant.

You can only apply for this job is via this link.

We have no dealings with the application at this stage.

https://uk.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=00c0616da5f47a63&from=native

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Ten Things That Should Take Zero Talent

1. Being on Time

“Arriving late is a way of saying that your own time is more valuable than the time of the person who waited for you.” – Karen Joy Fowler

2. Work Ethic

“Don’t be upset with the results you didn’t get from the work you didn’t do.” -Unknown

3. Effort

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.” – Winston Churchill

4. Body Language

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker

5. Energy

“Exhaustion makes wimps out of all of us.” – James Loehr

6. Attitude

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

7. Passion

“Working hard for something you don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something you love is called passion.” – Simon Sinek

8. Being Coachable

“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” – Ken Blanchard

9. Doing Extra

“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.” – Roger Staubach

10. Being Prepared

 “Expect the best, plan for the worst and prepare to be surprised.” – Denis Waitley

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Returning To The Gym

phoenix muay thai news letter
Returning to the gym

We are so excited to start our plans for a safe return to the gym. There is so much to tell you all and so many new things going on, so please have a read through this months newsletter. We can’t wait to welcome you all back.

Children’s Classes – 12th April 2021
The children’s classes will be restarting on the 12th April 2021 – please continue to follow the same covid-safe processes that we put in place at the beginning:

1. Book your class:
Join us at Phoenix Muay Thai on the Wix app to easily stay updated and get in touch with me on the go.
Join with this link: http://wix.to/RcCvC6w.
Got the app? Use the invite code: 01S1DW

2. A fresh registration needs to be filled in:
https://phoenixmuaythai.co.uk/disclaimer-form/

3. Please watch the following YouTube videos on arriving, going to the toilet and leaving.
Arriving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdA-9kwMhzM
Going to the toilet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unxrthfTI8w
Leaving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpk01X5N85o

Private lessons for adults and children can commence too on 12th April 2021 – please speak to Kru to arrange these.
    
Adults Classes –  17th May 2021
The adult’s classes will be starting on the 17th of May again, please continue to follow the same covid-safe processes that we put in place at the beginning:
1. Book your class:
Join us at Phoenix Muay Thai on the Wix app to easily stay updated and get in touch with me on the go.
Join with this link: http://wix.to/RcCvC6w.
Got the app? Use the invite code: 01S1DW

2. A fresh registration needs to be filled in:
https://phoenixmuaythai.co.uk/disclaimer-form/

3. Please watch the following YouTube videos on arriving, going to the toilet and leaving.
Arriving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdA-9kwMhzM
Going to the toilet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unxrthfTI8w
Leaving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpk01X5N85o

Glow Kicks – 21st May 2021
Our loooooong awaited glow kick class will commence on 21st May 2021.
The intention was to start this in the winter when we had darkness earlier, however, we have had so much excitement and interest that we are pushing on with this as we think it’s imperative for people and their mental wellness to get those endorphin rushes from moving and having FUN.

We are gonna start with the class from 8 pm-9 pm but we may need to adjust the timings depending on the darkness. Make sure you are registered so you get all the up-to-date notifications:
 https://phoenixmuaythai.co.uk/glow-kick/

Bank holiday Monday – 31st May 2021
On bank holiday Monday, there will be a joint class from 7 pm to 8 pm. All ages (min. age 5 years old) and abilities are welcome to join in on this class.

Happy Birthday – 5th June 2021
20th anniversary of Phoenix Muay Thai.

Pad Work – 21st June 2021
We will be back to doing pad work, we will also be reintroducing member to member insurance, this hasn’t been necessary during covid due to us only utilising the bags for individual work. When we revert to pad work, this insurance will be mandatory again.
We don’t ask students to join until after 4 weeks of training. After this period students will be required to join.
Insurance: £30 per year.

Celebrations – 26th June 2021
We will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Phoenix Muay Thai and being out of lockdown CALLING ALL STUDENTS PAST AND PRESENT
I don’t know what we are going to be doing, but trust me, it’s going to be epic.
I am thinking of clearing the walkway and turning it into a club, get DJs on lights the lot. Everyone bring their own beer – drink responsibly, but party like lunatics 🙂
https://fb.me/e/1TzXW2wkX
    
Sparring – 4th July 2021
The return of the sparring class. all students must have their own appropriate equipment, including gum shields, shin pads, appropriate boxing gloves for their size and weight.
https://phoenixmuaythai.co.uk/shop/
 

New Bags
We have introduced some new branded Phoenix Muay Thai bags up in the training room on a clever pulley system, which I can’t wait for you to see. It means now we can now increase our classes to 18 people all with their own bag station with social distancing in place.

Saturday 12.15 Class
This class used to be the adult only class but we have turned it into an adults and family class. If you are training as a family, all children must be accompanied by and an adult (max 2 children per adult). If your child has trained in the children’s class that day, they can’t train in the adults class too. It is the parents/guardians responsibility to ensure that the children they are supervising are respectful in the training room and do not disturb the other students.


 

In loving memory
We are saddened to announce that during this last lockdown, we have lost 2 beloved Phoenix Phamily members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of Rachel West and Michelle Murphy. They will always hold their place in our Phamily.
Rest in peace ladies

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Feedback & Reviews

Thank you for recently using Phoenix Muay Thai Boxing – we hope your experience was a good one.

We’d be grateful if you would kindly share your experience with others by leaving us a review on Yell:
https://www.yell.com/reviews/places/addreview/id/phoenix-muay-thai-boxing-manchester-4856203?requestReviewId=hhe-knvWS_-t4Zqq_PM-0A

Phoenix Muay Thai Boxing would love your feedback. Post a Google review to our profile:
https://g.page/phoenixmuaythai/review?is

Facebook:
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By reviewing us, you are helping us to improve and ensure that we deliver the best possible service and experience for our customers.

Leaving a review should take less than 2 minutes to complete – simply click Leave a review.

We hope to see you again soon,

Kru Rick Lewis

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDING

Info regarding a new game on Social Media

We have become aware of a popular new game on Facebook that is gaining popularity amongst young people, although this term is also used on Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube, and want to bring it to your attention. Just as a reminder– the legal age for accessing Facebook/Instagram/YouTube with a personal account is 13 but we know some younger boys have.

 The game is called “Smash or Pass”. Children and young people upload pictures of themselves so other users can say if they would either “smash” which means to hook up sexually with someone or “pass” as in no thanks. This is a form sexploitation and as well as being inappropriate for children and young people to both upload and view these images it could be anyone accessing these pictures. Adults as predators go where children and young people are and will be playing the game using false identities.

 Even if children and young people are playing the game with images of celebrities it is not a positive game and reinforces sexism and misogyny. We wanted to bring to your attention for you to discuss with your child if you feel this is appropriate.

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The Art of Fighting

Click Below for ebook

Art of fighting ebook

Muay Thai

The Art of Fighting

Yod Ruerngsa, Khun Kao Charuad

and James Cartmell

Muay Thai The Art of Fighting

by Yod Ruerngsa, Khun Kao Charuad and James Cartmell

This DRAFT should not be sold, rented and etc.

All reprinting and citation of text in part or whole are prohibited.

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Jaiven Get His Uniform

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Jaiven was presented with their uniform in the Wednesday class.

Parents purchased their uniform as they have watched their progression and recognised their commitment to Phoenix Muay Thai over the past 4-8 weeks.

Kru presented the children with their uniform and explained the importance of the uniform and how it represents our club and how they should act respectfully at all times, especially when they are wearing the club uniform.

Welcome to the Phoenix Phamily.

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Phoenix News

Phoenix News
Gym opening 2nd December
 
The gym will be opening on the 2nd of December. the same rule applies. 

Booking classes 

Join us at Phoenix Muay Thai on the Wix app to easily stay updated and get in touch with me on the go.

Join with this link: http://wix.to/RcCvC6w. Got the app? Use the invite code: 01S1DW

A fresh registration needs to be filled in 

https://phoenixmuaythai.co.uk/disclaimer-form/ 

Please watch youtube videos on arriving, going to the toilet and leaving. 

Arriving 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdA-9kwMhzM

Going to the toilet 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unxrthfTI8w

Leaving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpk01X5N85o

Gym Being Cleaned
https://youtu.be/8HI_w5HoFFY

Price Increase 
 
Due to increasing pressure from the landlord, we have no option but to increase the cost of classes by 50 pence. All classes will now £6.50, this will take effect from the 2nd of January 2021.  Which means Phoenix Muay Thai can continue to trade and deliver top quality training in a top-quality venue. 
New Classes

Glow Kick And 5 by 5

What is Glow Kick?

Thai Boxing classes taught in a darkened room with disco lights, glow sticks, smoke machines and lasers set to a soundtrack of old rave, the ’90s, garage, trance, Ibiza classics and new club hits. A fusion of dance, toning and combat moves with high/low impact options. 
The classes are more based around having fun, de-stressing and getting a sweat on, than learning a martial art. 

What is 5 by 5
5 by 5 is an old school fighter conditioning class
5 rounds of skipping and exercise, 5 rounds of bag work.
How much are these sessions?
Sessions are £6.50 per person, per session
Grading Date Feb 
We will let you know the date for grading in the new year when the Covid-19 regulations are clearer and we know what level we can operate on.
Christmas Opening Times
Monday 21st December Open.
Wednesday 23rd December Open.
Thursday 24th December Closed.
Saturday 26th December Closed.Monday 28th December 2020 Open.
Wednesday 30th December 2020 Open.
Thursday 31st December 2020 Closed.
Monday 4th January 2021 Open.

 

Refunds

We know that some of you are still awaiting a refund. We were under the impression that WIX would automatically refund the payment back to the account it was taken from and we know that this has happened in some instances. If you believe you are still due a refund and it has been more than 3 weeks, please follow these steps:
1. check you cancelled 24 hours before the class you booked
2. check the account you paid with for the 3 weeks after the cancellation date to ensure you haven’t had an automatic refund
3. if no refund, bring your cancellation confirmation e-mails with you to the gym and leave them with reception
4. we will check the cancellations and refund where applicable

Please bear with us to get this sorted, we will work through it systematically and refund you ASAP

Feedback & Reviews

Hi,

Thank you for recently using Phoenix Muay Thai Boxing – we hope your experience was a good one.

We’d be grateful if you would kindly share your experience with others by leaving us a review on Yell:
https://www.yell.com/reviews/places/addreview/id/phoenix-muay-thai-boxing-manchester-4856203?requestReviewId=hhe-knvWS_-t4Zqq_PM-0A

Phoenix Muay Thai Boxing would love your feedback. Post a Google review to our profile:
https://g.page/phoenixmuaythai/review?is

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmuaythai.co.uk/reviews/?ref=page_internal

By reviewing us, you are helping us to improve and ensure that we deliver the best possible service and experience for our customers.

Leaving a review should take less than 2 minutes to complete – simply click Leave a review.

We hope to see you again soon,

Kru Rick Lewis