The TBA-USA was established in 1968, by Ajarn Chai,
and is the largest organization teaching Muay Thai worldwide with branches
in 16 countries. Ajarn Chai has touched the lives of hundreds of
thousands of individuals through the years with his endless commitment and
dedication to spreading the word of Muay Thai. His name has become
well known within the Muay Thai community and he is highly respected for his
unselfish efforts and contributions so that we may learn the sport of his
homeland.
Ajarn Chai requested the formation of the TBA-SA to
sanction amateur and professional Muay Thai (and “modified” Muay Thai) in
the United States. The goals of the TBA-SA are to help build
consistency in the rules and equipment in Muay Thai sporting events and to
ensure they are promoted in a professional manner and fighters are treated
with respect and supplied adequate medical coverage, just to name a
few of the more important goals.
Currently, the TBA-SA is working on certifying regional
promoters within the US and training judges, reps, and all other officials
associated with an event to make sure all rules and regulations are being
carried out in accordance of the TBA-SA and the governing state in which the
event is taking place.
The TBA-SA is a Non Profit organization focused on the
growth and exposure of Muay Thai in the United States. Most of the board members
of the TBA-SA are actively involved in training and/or
promoting kickboxing and own or operate a Muay Thai facility. Each
member is committed to the rules and requirements of the TBA-SA and agree to
the importance of positive supervision of amateur and professional
kickboxing events.
Along with sanctioning events, the TBA-SA has
established a Membership Association for fighters in which they are included
in a group accident insurance policy and is also in the process of putting
into place Self Confidence programs for At Risk kids, tuition assistance for
low income families, as well as securing
funding for Rape Prevention Workshops.
