Warrior’s Realm Muay Thai & MMA Academy is honoured to host an incredible year-long program designed to take participants further than they ever thought possible. Introducing Mixed Martial Arts champion, BJ Penn’s “Live Like a Champion” project - a bold experiment unlike any other.
For The Live Project, Warrior’s Realm is inviting a select group of students to live as examples of the best martial artists – the best people – that they can possibly be, for all of 2010. This program is a one-year experiential training course where we consider an entirely different kind of curriculum and methodology for teaching people the martial arts -- physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Living as an example of health and fitness, an example of conscious consumption – this is the domain of the true champion. To actually live as a role model for others is a lot harder than learning how to fight or perform the martial arts.
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Over the course of the year, members of the program will connect with some of the most progressive athletes and teachers in the martial arts world (and beyond), learning how to take the martial arts and make it mean something - make it stand for something beyond the obvious.
The principal qualifications for acceptance in The Live Like a Champion Project are desire, enthusiasm, drive, and commitment. You don’t need to be in the best shape of your life – you just have to be willing to get there in 12 months. You may even have injuries and limitations -- you'll simply have to make adjustments for them. You don’t need to know anything about nutrition, injury prevention, or MMA – you just have to be willing to learn.
The purpose of this project is to transform participants - on all levels. This program is not for everyone, but if it calls to you contact Warrior’s Realm at (250) 703-0092 for more information, the guidelines and full curriculum. We invite you to submit an application for review.
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The Fight Girls had a great weekend in Las Vegas! All three girls, trained hard, fought hard and put on a great show! Wins went to both Rebecca Mullock and Shelly Strachan. After dominating in the third round, Robyn Nicholson came 2nd place in her bout.
Fabulous job girls! Also, kudos to Kru Keli for her great job on corner coaching the girls!
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Saturday, February 21st was the Valley’s debut fight night, showcasing live, Muay Thai kickboxing fights! Warrior’s Realm Muay Thai and MMA Academy held our first ever Fighter’s Realm 1 Fight Card. This exciting event exhibited the great power, ferocity and beauty that are the authentic art of Muay Thai kickboxing. There were some fantastic fighters participating from Warrior’s Realm and a host of other schools from Vancouver Island and the mainland. Hailing from Warrior’s Realm and making their ring debut Rebecca Mullock and James Pratt and they put on a great show.
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The card also featured some more experienced bouts with Scott “the Judge” Judson, Nathan Swayze and Russel McCumber challenging new opponents. Whether rookie or veteran the fights were excellent! The evening was complimented by delicious Thai food service from the Thai Village restaurant. The fights were professionally filmed and it turned out amazing; DVD’s are available for $25 in the Proshop. Get ready for some more great action soon with our next event, Fighter’s Realm 2, which will be held on May 2nd 2009.
Grandmaster Toddy will be here and he will be bringing along some his fighter's from Las Vegas!! We have several local fighter's - Mr. Scott, Mr. Sean, Nathan Swayze, Russ McCumber, James Pratt, Kelly Nicholson, and Trevor Sinclair. It will be fantastic to showcase these outstanding atheletes, there is nothing like this on the North Island! We encourage everyone to support these athletes, plus have a super fun night out.
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This is a very special and rare opportunity to learn from the best in the world! There is limited space available so first come, first serve.
Friday February 20th
-Beginners (youth & adult) from 4-6pm $135 per person
-Intermediate (youth & adult) 6:30-8:30pm $135 per person
Saturday February 21st
-Children 9-10am $55 per child
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This Saturday (from 12-12:30pm) is Mark St. Jules' seminar here at the Academy, it is open to the public and by donation and all proceeds will go to the North Pole initiative which disperses the funds to charitys around the Comox Valley. There will be a lot of great fitness information and you will learn how to utilize the MMA triangle to maximize your training! Note - We raised over $130 for the Jet FM charity mostly going to YANA.
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December 2008 saw the launch of the spectacular new gym and Warrior's Realm headquarters. The new gym has all new training equipment including a full sized ring and MMA cage. The new location is at 2785 Mansfield Dr. In Courtenay.
Click on the image to see some great pictures of the reno work and view some of the training equipment of this superb new facility.
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On Saturday August
9th from 12:00pm-2:00pm Warrior’s
Realm Muay Thai and MMA Academy will be holding free
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Day open for anyone ages
15 and up. This is a great opportunity for people
to come out and try the fastest growing sport in the
world! The 2-hour free seminar will be led by head
instructor Kru Shawn K. Carpenter who has recently
returned home from training with MMA legend Bas Rutten.
Kru Shawn is now licensed to teach the Bas Rutten
MMA system which will be the basis for the class.
MMA day will be structured as a group introductory
class wherein participants will be offered top quality
instruction with demonstrations and be given a chance
to ask any questions. It is a great time to bring
a friend but it is not necessary, attendees should
come wearing clothing that they are comfortable working
out in and bring along a water bottle.
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People interested in learning more about
MMA should not pass this up, whether beginner or if you’ve
had some martial arts experience this will be a day filled
with action and a ton of fun! For more information on Warrior’s
Realm and MMA please call (250)-703-0092.
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After all was said and done, Scott Judson, from Warrior's
Realm Muay Thai & MMA Academy proved that he has
the “heart of a lion” when he recently
stepped into the squared circle once again. In his
fourth Muay Thai fight, Judson put on an incredible
show for all watching – and what better time
to put on a show than in a city known for its shows
(among other things) – than in Las Vegas! Scott
put everything on the line, and came out victorious.
Coached by his instructors
Kru Shawn and Kru Keli Carpenter, owners of Warrior’s
Realm, Scott dominated all three rounds of the fight,
winning by unanimous decision. In a special guest
appearance, Stephan Bonnar of the Ultimate Fighting
Championship presented Scott with his medal –
his was the only fight that Bonnar awarded the medals!
“It was a great honour,”
says Judson of the experience, “It was really
cool meeting Stephan, and a great topper to an awesome
week!” Click
here to view the image gallery.
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For the Instructors of Warrior’s Realm Muay
Thai & MMA Academy, the past week has been an
adventure that left memories that will last a lifetime!
Owner and head instructor, Kru Shawn K. Carpenter,
along with wife, (Kru) Keli Carpenter, brought three
members of the Academy with them to Las Vegas for
their certification under Grandmaster Toddy and the
Muay Thai International Association.
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Mr. David Hoffart, Mr. Sean Parente, and
Mr. Scott Judson all made the journey to Vegas for the first
time for a week long intensive course that saw them training
from 9:00am to 8:00 pm every day. The three Muay Thai practitioners
received their official “Trainer” certification
at the end of the grueling week which covered every aspect
of teaching the “science of nine limbs” from leading
beginners, to introducing sparring, to the art of pad work
– one of the key ingredients that distinguishes Muay
Thai.
“I am very proud of them!” exclaims
Kru Shawn, “they all did extremely well, and I am very
pleased to have them represent our Academy.”
For the past year, the three Trainers took
part in the exclusive Instructor College at Warrior’s
Realm, preparing them for their time in Vegas, and for their
new positions within the Academy. It is the first time that
the program has been run, and it covered every aspect of teaching,
and keys to personal growth. The program was developed as
a way of passing on the best methods of instructing gained
from years of trial and error as well as personal growth workshops
and seminars, and tools given by some of the leading authorities
in the martial arts industry.
Along with the three Trainers, Keli Carpenter
was put through her paces during the week. She was officially
awarded the title of Kru (Instructor, in Thai), which is a
huge accomplishment in the World of Muay Thai. It can take
years of being first an assistant instructor, and then a Trainer,
before gaining that recognition.
People interested in learning more about
MMA should not pass this up, whether beginner or if you’ve
had some martial arts experience this will be a day filled
with action and a ton of fun! For more information on Warrior’s
Realm and MMA please call (250)-703-0092. Click
here to view the image gallery.
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He’s Back! Kru Shawn K. Carpenter, owner and
head instructor of Warrior's Realm Muay Thai &
MMA Academy has just completed another leg of learning
on his never-ending quest to offer the best Muay Thai
and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) instruction possible.
Carpenter spent the past week in Las Angeles training
with MMA legend Bas Rutten, the man considered “the
best martial artists in the world,” by Black
Belt magazine. Click
here to read more.
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Graduation day for January’s
belt testing will be held on May 31st beginning at 11am,
down at the Academy. Come out to cheer on those hardworking
individuals receiving the honour of moving up a belt
level or winning an award. Watch Muay Thai in action
and participate in our draw while you enjoy tasty snacks
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The tremendous power, ferocity, and beauty that is
Muay was captured and unleashed during the battle
n Bellingham II. In an incredible night of fights
that show cased four Warrior’s Realm fighters.
First up was Corbin Carpenter, at only 8 years old,
who put on a fantastic display of Muay Thai technique
and heart in an action packed exhibition match that
only went 1 round.
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Next up was Scott Judson, with a well rounded arsenal
that included viscous knee strikes & hard hitting
kicks. It was no surprise to see Scott’s hand
raised in victory at the end of the bout.
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Next up was fifteen year old Sean Parente with non-stop
action right to the final bell, making it a close
match in the end the judges awarded the fight to Sean’s
opponent.
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Finally, Tyler “knuckles” Klassen in
the main event of the night; a fight that was worth
waiting for! The only bout of the night to feature
full Muay Thai rules (including elbows) and no protective
equipment (no headgear, elbow pads or shin guards),
this explosive match up went the entire five rounds.
No stranger to the ring, “knuckles” dominated
his opponent using all weapons – punches, knees,
elbows and kicks. In the third round the referee even
stopped the fight due to a huge gash in Klassen’s
opponents forehead.
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After deliberating, officials decided to allow the fight to
continue. Tyler continued his barrage, showing true Muay Thai
heart, Sam (Klassen’s opponent) fought the final round
using everything he had. In a very controversial ending, the
judges awarded the fight to Sam – at the announcement
Sam shook his head in disbelief. In a show of honour that is
at the heart of Muay Thai, Sam hung his gold medal around Klassen’s
neck, signaling that the win had truly belonged to Tyler.
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The next Fight Girls course begins
May 7th. This all female class teaches you the authentic
art of Muay Thai in a non-intimidating atmosphere. Come
learn valuable self-defense skills while building your
self-confidence and fitness levels. Call us to reserve
your spot today!
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Graduation day for April’s belt
testing will be held on May 3rd beginning at 11am, down
at the Academy. Come out to cheer on those hardworking
individuals receiving the honour of moving up a belt
level or winning an award. Watch Muay Thai in action
and participate in our draw while you enjoy tasty snacks
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Warrior's Realm Muay Thai & MMA
Academy is excited to announce its latest line of inventory.
Designed and created by one of the world's premiere
Muay Thai instructors, the legendary Grandmaster Toddy,
this gear is unlike anything you have seen so far! Click
here to see more.....
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Peterec's presents an evening of Kickboxing
and Boxing events! Come cheer on our Island talent during
this action packed night!
Doors open at 6:00pm
Fights at 7:00pm
Location: Esquimalt Arena
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Tickets
Available at:
Peterec's Martial Arts Club - 831 Fisgard St, Victoria (250)
389-6166
Sports Traders Victoria- 8 Discovery St, Victoria (250) 383-6443
Sports Traders Colwood - 1810 Island Highway 101, Victoria
(250) 478-6299
Warrior’s Realm Muay Thai Academy- 2328A Rosewall Cres.
Courtenay, (250) 703-0092
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Kru Shawn will be attending Bart Vale’s
“Shootfighting” Instructors camp in California.
Kru Shawn has been undergoing the training/testing required
to become a licensed “Shootfighting” Instructor,
this seminar will result in him carrying this licence.
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Graduation
day for March’s belt testing will be held on March
29th beginning at 11am, down at the Academy. Come out
to cheer on those hardworking individuals receiving
the honour of moving up a belt level or winning an award.
Watch Muay Thai in action and participate in our draw
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Save the date and get ready for the
fight of the year! Get tickets ringside and come support
Warrior’s Realm’s elite athletes in the
International Muay Thai League’s Battle in Bellingham.
All Muay Thai all action!
Don’t hesitate, get your tickets today!!
Save the date and get ready for the Muay Thai fight
of the year!
FREE Blackberry drawing. FREE Red
Bull. Professional Photos by The Real MR. Thai Food
by House of Orient. Hotel discounts at the Coachman
Inn.
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Battle in Bellingham II Muay Thai Fights
March 22nd
At the Bellingham Sportsplex Arena
1225 Civic Field Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
www.tcma.biz
Call 360-738-1290 for Tickets
$30.00 Ringside
$20.00 General
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The AMA is BACK in North Van following
an incredibly successful first show! This is your chance
to cheer on some of the most explosive local fighters
as they do battle with competition
from as far as Brazil!
With a collaboration of top-level
MMA, Kickboxing and Muay Thai,
there will be something for every fight fan to enjoy.
This ISCF and Canadian Muay Thai Association
Sanctioned event will be held at the Mickey McDougall
Gymnasium in the 200 block of East 23rd St, North Vancouver
(just below Highway #1).
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Directions
to Mickey McDougall Gym:
Heading East or West on Highway #1, take Exit #18 (Lonsdale
Exit). Turn down Lonsdale to 23rd St. and take a left at the
lights (Centennial Theatre will be on your left). Continue
to the 2nd block. Mickey McDougall Gymnasium will be on your
left-hand side next to the Court House.
Tickets on Sale Now!
For tickets or info, contact Mike at 604-318-1902
or fightspromoter@gmail.com
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Warrior’s Realm is coming to
Vancouver to take over the ring. Tons of kicks, knees,
elbows, fists of fury and stand-up grappling! This event
follows International Muay Thai kickboxing rules and
features some of the finest fighters around, as well
as the Western Canadian Muay Thai Light heavyweight
Title Fight and many more action packed match ups!!
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Location:
Maritime Labour Centre
1880 Triumph Street
Vancouver BC
For tickets to this fight night call 778-896-1539.
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Graduation day for February’s
belt testing will be held on March 1st beginning at
11am, down at the Academy. Come out to cheer on those
hardworking individuals receiving the honour of moving
up a belt level or winning an award. Watch Muay Thai
in action and participate in our draw while you enjoy
tasty snacks and coffee!!
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The next Fight Girls course begins
February 13th. This all female class teaches you the
authentic art of Muay Thai in a non-intimidating atmosphere.
Come learn valuable self-defense skills while building
your self-confidence and fitness levels. Call us to
reserve your spot today!
Click
here to learn more about Fight Girls.
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Graduation day for January’s
belt testing will be held on February 2nd beginning
at 11am, down at the Academy. Come out to cheer on those
hardworking individuals receiving the honour of moving
up a belt level or winning an award. Watch Muay Thai
in action and participate in our draw while you enjoy
tasty snacks and coffee!! |
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The One Stop Fitness Festival being
held Jan 26th & 27th at the Comox Recreation Centre
is a great opportunity for people to check out our Warrior’s
Realm booth, enter to win one of our draws and see Muay
Thai and MMA demonstrations. Come support the Comox
Valley fitness and health community and start on your
journey to a healthier you!
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