Welcome to Art of Combat Martial arts.
Classes are taken by Mr Chris Thomas. Chris currently holds the below ranks of each martial art.
3rd Degree black belt of the I.T.F (International Taekwon-Do Federation)
12th Khan in Muay Thai Khan awarded by the Kru Muay Thai association based in Bangkok Thailand and governed by the Ministry of Culture of Thailand
Black sash in Krabi Krabong awarded by the Messamarn family based in Thailand and holders of the Thai king (Rama 9th) royal seal of approval
1st degree black belt in Kickboxing awarded by NAKMAS governing body
Registered boxercise instructor
Registered Boxing coach affiliated to the Union Boxing federation (U.B.F)
Registered Archery instructor under Archery GB
Diploma in life coaching
Diploma in mindfulness
Diploma in Body Language
Our Classes are renowned in the area for an exceptional high standard of tuition, but also integrity within grading’s.
We are a warm welcoming club that welcomes everyone from all walks of life.
Chris has had a highly successful martial arts Career, from representing Wales in both Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing winning many international & regional titles in all categories from Light,semi & full contact competitions and also from the technical side of Patterns (Tuls). On top of all this Chris has also made appearances in many Martial art magazines regarding his career as a competitor and also as an instructor.
Chris Thomas & Art of Combat Martial arts are proudly linked to the M.A.F.C (Martial arts & Fitness centre) which is headed by Senior Master Gary Gassor 8th Degree black belt and his family. Master Gassor is not only Chris’s instructor, but also the Chief instructor of the I.M.A.A (International Martial Arts Association) and is the chief grading examiner for Art of Combat Martial arts and all clubs affiliated to the M.A.F.C. For more information on Master Gassor or the M.A.F.C, please visit www.mafcmartialarts.com or call 01633 222260.
Chris is proud to be the only club within the South Wales Valleys, to be a member of the I.T.F which is headed by the Son of the founder of Taekwon-Do Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa 9th degree Black belt.
We are also members of the B.T.C (British Taekwon-Do council) and also the UKITF (United Kingdom International Taekwon-Do Federation) headed by Grand Master Trevor Nicholls 9th Degree black belt, and also Master Gassor’s instructor.
Our Muay Thai classes are linked to the World Muay Boran federation and the Kru Muay Thai association. These organisations, are recognised and backed by Thailand’s ministry of culture which allows our grades to be internationally recognised and for our club to travel to Thailand to take part in the world games. Chris’s Muay Thai instructor is Grand Master Kevin Lloyd of the Siam Camp is one of only 3 grand masters in the world who is not of Thai heritage and a westerner.
Or Krabi Krabong classes are the 1st Wales has ever seen. Chris has been taught by Grand Master Jira Messamarn who is recognised and known internationally as one of the greatest swords men that has ever lived. Krabi Krabong weapons consists of swords, shields, staffs, spears, Mai sok (Tonfa) archery, trident.
Its is truly the real battlefield weapons martial art that teaches you the true battlefield style of fighting. Not only consisting of traditional techniques, but also sparring with each weapon and including punches, kicks, knees and elbows.
It is safe to say, with our credentials and direct lineage to the founder of Taekwon-Do’s family & the Thai Ministry of culture, and the Messamarn family who hols the Royal kings seal of appointment, you will have direct access to the very best tuition available.
If you would like any further information on our classes, please feel free to contact Mr Thomas on 07891 054 890 or email info@artofcombatmartialarts.com.
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