The MUAY THAI - VALLEGA CAMP is a non-profit group whose goal is to reach-out to people of all kinds of walks of life in order to promote and propagate the awesome art MUAY THAI.
The camp is a member of the Muay Association of the Philippines and also houses its Quezon City Headquarters. It is also home to some of the best Muay Thai players of the country.
The camp offers nothing less than Muay Thai Training and conditioning the Thai way.
Kru Zhie Vallega’s lessons are divided into three parts: Visualization, mental screening and application.
The first
phase teaches the trainees how to “survey” an opponent, identifying his weak
points before making a strike.
“Do it without hesitation. If not, failure is likely,” as Kru Zhie
would say.
The second phase, which is mental screening, hones the trainee’s instinct to
strike the muay thai way by using the eight points of contact -- hands,
feet, elbows and knees.
The third phase serves as a kind of “cleansing,” separating the men from the
boys.
"DIrect! DIrect!", Kru Zhie would often emphasize and show the directness of Muay Thai, turning a block/parry into a strike at the same time.
VALLEGA CAMP teaches both the sport and traditional aspects of Muay Thai such as Muay Boran, Muay Korat and etc.
About the Muay Assoication of the Philippines
The Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) is a the governing body of Muaythai in the Philippines a member of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and duly recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
One of the significant achievement of MAP, through the initiative, dedication and sacrifices of MAP officers and members under the humble leadership of Roberto B. Valdez, is the acceptance of MUAY and WAI KRU SPORTS as a medal sport during the 23rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA GAMES) held in the Philippines in 2005. This will serve as the first stepping stone towards the ASIAN GAMES and eventually into the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The chief
instructor of the
MUAY THAI - VALLEGA CAMP
is Kru Zhie Vallega and is assisted by his fighters/players who are
also competent Muay Thai trainers in their own right.
He is currently the head of MAP's National Capital Region.
Kru Zhie is a certified Muay Thai Trainer and Fitness Instructor. He was a National Team member. He trained in Thailand under the following:
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Ajarn Stephen Fox
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Kru Darwin Morales of Koh Samui
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Ajarn Sani Pichburi of the University of Thailsnd
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Professor Sangkom Pumipuntu of the University of Mahasarakham.
He has taught the Philippine Army's 2nd Infantry Division based in Tanay, Rizal from 2000 to 2004.
He and his personally trained instructors also teaches at Elorde Boxing Gyms and Red Corner Gyms.
He is also a very good motivator that makes a trainee surprised that he or she can go beyond his or her expected limits.
Muay Thai is regarded as a form of martial arts and science that has been developed from generation to generation since the establishment of Thailand. It is referred to as “the science of eight limbs,” as the hands, feet, elbows and knees are all used extensively to inflict maximum damage to an opponent.
It is a mixture of all good things and represents the long lasting and civilized culture of Thailand.
Now, the battle art has evolved into a popular sport. People from all walks of life flocked to training camps seeking actions.
Muay Thai has changed and evolved from battlefield close quarter killing- ground to a technique-based on a fighting tradition that is passed on from generation to generation. It has its appeal and mystique.
Muay Thai is still the fighting art to beat.
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