BJC

MUAY THAI
Teaching and Grading Guide

BROTHERHOOD STABLES | KRU BRAD ROSS 2016 ©



OVERVIEW


This teaching and grading guide was designed to develop student’s ability and knowledge sequentially. This
DOES NOT mean that students are not exposed to other ideas and concepts earlier instead this document sets
out an order for evaluating student’s progress. All BJMA instructors will need to purchase the BJMA curriculum;
this guide supports the BJMA curriculum and should in no way be viewed as a substitute.

Techniques – The techniques contained in this document are set out in a sequential order although it is not
uncommon during normal training for lower ranks to be exposed to higher rank techniques.

BJC Muay Thai History

When I first began training in the martial arts during the mid-Sixties (March 3rd, 1965) I developed a very keen
interest in Muay Thai. But this was limited to brief newspaper articles and occasional television exposure in the
form of obscure documentaries etc.

During the Seventies and 1980-81-82 while Benny ‘THE JET’ Urquidez was building a reputation as the world’s
best ‘Kickboxer’ (still wearing his trade mark Karate Belt and long pants) easily defeating all challengers including
only the elite of Japans best champions – we had been busy in Australia (since 1976) developing the sport of
kickboxing and World Kickboxing Association (WKA). All the while we just kept on hearing about these notorious
fighters of Thailand.

Then we heard of Holland’s Vos gym and the Chakuriki style of Thom Harinck with his top students in the early
Eighties including Gilbert Ballantine, Tekken Donmez and many others; during 1983-84-85 they had gone to
Thailand and trained and fought…Got knocked out - got flogged - lost on points.

These same guys patched up their wounds and their pride, trained harder and fought harder...Achieved some
very tough fight drawn decisions - started winning on points - started to win by the occasional Knock Out. This
paved the way for the next wave of champions, Holland’s Rob Kaman and Ramon Dekker, and England’s Ronnie
Green.

An international situation (connected to Australia’s Alan Bond and his Americas Cup) during 1986-87 had Rod
Stroud and myself travelling the Globe all across America and throughout Europe (thanks to Alan Bond and West
Australian Premier Mr Ray O’Connor paying all of our bills), which included Amsterdam, Holland. Of course, we
trained with the Vos Gym and spent time with Thom Harrink. One night we were training with Tekken Donmez
and I asked,

“Where did you learn to punch, kick, knee and elbow your combinations with so much power?”

“SITYODTONG THAILAND” was his very positive simple answer.

Before we left Holland Thom told me something else I have never forgotten,
“Bob, when you go home always train your fighters with ‘eight weapons’ (eg. Hand strikes, elbows, knees and
kicks), it is much easier to take weapons out, than to add weapons in, you only need ‘one week’ of full training to
delete ‘one set’ of weapons from any fighter who is fighting fit - you need months to add any extra weapons”.

After training with the Vos gym and with Thom Harrink, Rod Stroud and I decided we would launch the Thai
training quietly in WA and see how it would be received. Rod was already an accomplished kickboxing trainer
and from his BJC – ZDK martial arts training was extremely good with elbows and knees. Thus, Thai boxing came
easy to him. The proof is in the many champions he produced for many years to come.

1988-89 and 1990 were our first three of now over 21 annual trips (including 2011) to Thailand, training at one of
the best gyms over there - ‘SITYODTONG’ - with Grand Master Sennin Yodtong as our major influence.

Kru Bob Jones

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EXPECTATION


TIME FRAMES (approximate only)

Rank Senior Junior

White to Yellow 3mths 6mths
Yellow to Orange 3mths 6mths
Orange to Blue 6mths 6mths
Blue to Green 6mths 6mths
Green to Brown 9mths 9mths
Brown to Shodan-Ho 12mths 12mths
Shodan-Ho to Shodan 12mths 12mths
Nidan to Sandan 2 yrs (minimum) 2 yrs (minimum)
Sandan to Yondan 3yrs (minimum) 3yrs (minimum)
Yondan to Godan 4yrs (minimum) 4yrs (minimum)

TITLES
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Kru – reserved for people 3 degree and above

Expectations before grading

Before gradings students must be able to competently demonstrate:

Rank Physical Mental Spiritually

White to Yellow Fighters stance Know that Kru Bob Jones is Meditate at the beginning
Make a fist the founder of BJC Muay and end of each class
Perform all areas of the Thai & Kickboxing in
training guide to a Australia.
satisfactory standard
Yellow to Orange Perform all areas of the Know who’s badge they Meditate at the beginning
training guide to a wear on their pants and and end of each class
satisfactory standard why.

Orange to Blue Perform all areas of the Know history of BJC Muay Meditate at the beginning
training guide to a Thai. and end of each class
satisfactory standard
Blue to Green Perform all areas of the What is a Tomadachi and Meditate at the beginning
training guide to a good when can you wear one. and end of each class
standard
Green to Brown Perform all areas of the What are Bushido and Meditate at the beginning
training guide to a high Ishoa and when can you and end of each class
standard wear one.

Brown to Shodan-Ho Perform all areas of the Read Muay Thai: The Most Discover Senjo
training guide to a very Distinguished Art of
high standard Fighting

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BJMA CROSSES
The awarding of BJMA crosses must be done at state grading or an authorised event such as Senjo presentation
dinner. All awarding of crosses must first have been approved by Kru Brad.

Tomadachi The word Tomadachi means friend and is presented in a long rectangular shape made from
silver. They are presented to people above green singlet or to people who have supported BJMA.
Bushido Bushido is a Japanese word used to describe certain tenets held dear by Samurai, the way of the
warrior. The Bushido cross is presented to male black singlets in sterling silver by their immediate
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instructor and represents “Brother”. At 3 degree upon being awarded Kru title the new Kru’s
students buy the new Kru a yellow gold Bushido as a symbol of giving back to the instructor as a
sign of respect for all that the instructor has given them.
People not training may also be awarded a Bushido cross as a sign of family or protection.
Ishoa Ishoa means enlightenment and is presented to female black singlet in sterling silver by their
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immediate instructor and represents “Sister”. At 3 degree upon being awarded Kru title the new
Kru’s students buy the new Kru a yellow gold Ishoa as a symbol of giving back to the instructor as
a sign of respect for all that the instructor has given them.
People not training may also be awarded a Ishoa cross as a sign of family or protection.
Kyunnin This cross has never been awarded and is meant for people who do not train but are affiliated
with the BJMA and have proven financial success on a grand scale for BJMA.

UNIFORM

Coloured - Rank coloured singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Shodan - Black Singlet white logo & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Nidan - Black Singlet red logo & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Sandan - Red Singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Yondan - Red & White Singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Godan - White & Red Singlet & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)
Rokudan - Black Singlet/Red Stripe & BJMA Thai shorts (with appropriate badges)

Badges
To be allowed to wear someone’s personal crest is a great honour and shows respect and learning lineage.
Wearing the BJMA badge on your pants shows your loyalty to BJMA.

BJMA Badge goes on the left front of your shorts

Instructor Right front of pants - Current Instructor

Matt Kyoshi Brad (Brotherhood)
Kru Rob Personal Crest (Sogo)
Kru Kyl Personal Crest (Chikara)
Kru Bruce Personal Crest (Clan)
Kru Brad Personal Crest (Brotherhood)

BLACK SINGLET TRAINING

Brown to Shodan-Ho - Attend at least 2 Black Belt classes before pre-grading.

Shodan-Ho to Shodan - Attend at least 4 Black Belt classes before pre-grading.
Shodan to Nidan - Attend at least 8 Black Belt classes before pre-grading.
Nidan to Sandan - Attend at least 12 Black Belt classes before pre-grading.
Sandan to Yondan - Attend at least 16 Black Belt classes before pre-grading.
Yondan to Godan - Attend at least 20 Black Belt classes before pre-grading.

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FAILING PROCEDURE
(To Fail to Prepare is to Prepare to Fail)

Whilst every effort should be made by the club instructor, area instructor and family head to ensure all students
present at grading having a thorough understanding of the grading requirements it may be necessary from time to
time to fail students who during the grading do not achieve the required level of demonstration of the grading
requirements.

Grader acknowledges sub-standard performance. (Preferably in three areas)

Grader informs grade chanter of sub-standard performance.
Gradee is informed he/she will need to improve their performance.
Club instructor and Family Head or highest rank is informed if performance does not improve.
Discussion occurs between Family Head or highest rank, club instructor and grader or grade chanter occurs and
decision made.
If the student is to fail the grader and club instructor are to notify student and sit them out of the grading.
Explanation is provided as to why they have been sat down and the process for them to re-grade at a later date.
Club instructor will work with student to improve their failing areas and represent them at the next official grading.
(no additional grading fee required)
Inappropriate contact or refusal to follow directions will result in gradee being sat out for an appropriate time and
spoken to by a higher rank. If after the student returns he/she continues to use inappropriate contact or refuses to
follow directions the student may be sat down and be asked to return to attempt their grading at a later date.
A dispute may be provided to Kru Brad in writing following the grading.

Reasons for failing a student may include but not limited to: unable to perform basic grade techniques,
inappropriate use of contact, failure to follow higher ranks instructions, unable to perform basic fitness areas.

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GRADING GUIDE

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 WHITE SINGLET 1ST ARM BAND

**AWARDED DURING CLASS

WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes

FITNESS
BJC Gladiator
Grade 1 - 3 minutes
Stretching – 3 Minutes

SHADOW SPARRING
Hands Only (1 x 3min)

STANCES
Attention
Fighting Stance

FOOTWORK
Stamp

PUNCHES
Single Shots
Jab
Cross
Hook

Pad Work – Focus pads (2x2min)

R1 Punches – 1 to 3
R2 Punches – 1 to 3

1. Jab – Cross
2. Jab – Cross – Hook
3. Cross – Hook – Uppercut
4. Uppercut, Hook, Cross
5. 3-2-1 Weave Drill

SPARRING
N/A

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 YELLOW SINGLET

WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes

FITNESS
BJC Gladiator
Grade 1 - 3 minutes
Stretching – 3 Minutes

SHADOW SPARRING
Hands Only (1 x 3min)

STANCES
Attention
Fighting Stance

FOOTWORK
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover

PUNCHES
Single Shots
Jab
Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Overhand
Body Rip

GRAPPLING
Positional Control

PADWORK

FOCUS PADS (3x3min)

R1 Punches – 1 to 4
R2 Punches – 5 to 8
R3 Punches – Freestyle

1. Jab – Cross
2. Jab – Cross – Hook
3. Cross – Hook – Uppercut
4. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
5. 3-2-1 Weave Drill
6. Cross – Hook Weave Drill
7. Double Jab
8. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip

SPARRING
3 X 1 MINUTE ROUNDS BOXING

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 YELLOW SINGLET 1st ARM BAND

**AWARDED DURING CLASS

WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes

FITNESS
BJC Gladiator
Grade 1 - 3 minutes
Stretching – 3 Minutes

SHADOW SPARRING
Hands Only (1 x 3min)

STANCES
Attention
Fighting Stance

FOOTWORK
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover

PUNCHES
Single Shots
Jab
Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Overhand
Body Rip

GRAPPLING
Positional Control

PADWORK

FOCUS PADS (3x3min)

R1 Punches – 1 to 4
R2 Punches – 5 to 8
R3 Punches – Freestyle

1. Jab – Cross
2. Jab – Cross – Hook
3. Cross – Hook – Uppercut
4. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
5. 3-2-1 Weave Drill
6. Cross – Hook Weave Drill
7. Double Jab
8. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip

SPARRING
N/A

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 ORANGE SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes PADWORK

FITNESS FOCUS PADS (1x2min)

BJC Gladiator R1 Punches – Freestyle
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 1. Double Jab
Stretching – 3 Minutes 2. Jab – Cross
3. Cross – Hook
SHADOW SPARRING 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Kickboxing (1 x 3min) 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
STANCES 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Attention 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Fighting Stance 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead
FOOTWORK Body Rip - Rear Body Rip
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover KICK SHIELD (2x2min)
R1 Kicks – 1 to 3 (CHANT)
PUNCHES R2 Kicks – 4 to 6 (CHANT)
Jab 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Cross 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Hook 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Uppercut 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Overhand 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Body Rip 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick

KICKS THAI PADS (1x2min)

Front R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Round 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Inside Leg Kick 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Outside Leg Kick 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Checks
Inside SPARRING
Outside 3 X 2 MINUTE ROUNDS KICKBOXING
Cross Over
Rear High

GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes

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 ORANGE SINGLET 1st ARM BAND

**AWARDED DURING CLASS PADWORK

WARM UP FOCUS PADS (1x2min)

Light overall calisthenics – 3 minutes R1 Punches – Freestyle
1. Double Jab
FITNESS 2. Jab – Cross
BJC Gladiator 3. Cross – Hook
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Stretching – 3 Minutes 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
SHADOW SPARRING 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Kickboxing (1 x 3min) 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
STANCES 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead
Attention Body Rip - Rear Body Rip
Fighting Stance
KICK SHIELD (2x2min)
FOOTWORK R1 Kicks – 1 to 3 (CHANT)
Stamp R2 Kicks – 4 to 6 (CHANT)
Step Through/Changeover 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
PUNCHES 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Jab 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Cross 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Hook 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Uppercut
Overhand THAI PADS (1x2min)
Body Rip R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
KICKS 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Front 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Round 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Inside Leg Kick
Outside Leg Kick SPARRING
N/A
Checks
Inside
Outside
Cross Over
Rear High

GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes

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 BLUE SINGLET
WARM UP PADWORK
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes
FOCUS PADS (1x3min)
FITNESS R1 Punches – Freestyle
BJC Gladiator 1. Double Jab
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 2. Jab – Cross
Stretching – 3 Minutes 3. Cross – Hook
4. Cross - Jab - Cross
SHADOW SPARRING 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
Add Knees (1 x 3min) 6. Cross - Hook - Cross
7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
STANCES 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Attention 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
Fighting Stance 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip
FOOTWORK
Stamp KICK SHIELD (1x3min)
Step Through/Changeover R1 Kicks – Freestyle
1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
PUNCHES 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Jab 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Cross 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Hook 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Overhand 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick
Body Rip
THAI PADS (3x3min)
KICKS R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Front R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Round 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Inside Leg Kick 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Outside Leg Kick 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Knees 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
Straight 6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Elbows 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Round
Uppercut SPARRING
3 x 3MINUTE ROUNDS KICKBOXING
Checks
Inside
Outside
Cross Over
Rear High

GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added

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 BLUE SINGLET 1ST ARM BAND

**AWARDED DURING CLASS PADWORK

WARM UP FOCUS PADS (1x3min)

Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes R1 Punches – Freestyle
1. Double Jab
FITNESS 2. Jab – Cross
BJC Gladiator 3. Cross – Hook
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Stretching – 3 Minutes 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
SHADOW SPARRING 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Add Knees (1 x 3min) 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
STANCES 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Attention Rip - Rear Body Rip
Fighting Stance
KICK SHIELD (1x3min)
FOOTWORK R1 Kicks – Freestyle
Stamp 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Step Through/Changeover 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
PUNCHES 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Jab 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Cross 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Hook 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick
Uppercut
Overhand THAI PADS (3x3min)
Body Rip R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
KICKS 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Front 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Round 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Inside Leg Kick 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Outside Leg Kick 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Knees 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Straight 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee

Elbows SPARRING
Round N/A
Uppercut

Checks
Inside
Outside
Cross Over
Rear High

GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added

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 BLUE SINGLET 2ND ARM BAND
**AWARDED DURING CLASS
PADWORK
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes FOCUS PADS (1x3min)
R1 Punches – Freestyle
FITNESS 1. Double Jab
BJC Gladiator 2. Jab – Cross
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 3. Cross – Hook
Stretching – 3 Minutes 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
5. Jab - Cross - Jab
SHADOW SPARRING 6. Cross - Hook - Cross
Add Knees (1 x 3min) 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
STANCES 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
Attention 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Fighting Stance Rip - Rear Body Rip

FOOTWORK KICK SHIELD (1x3min)

Stamp R1 Kicks – Freestyle
Step Through/Changeover 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
PUNCHES 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Jab 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Cross 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Hook 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Uppercut 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick
Overhand
Body Rip THAI PADS (3x3min)
R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
KICKS R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Front 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Round 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Inside Leg Kick 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Outside Leg Kick 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
Knees 6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Straight 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Elbows
Round SPARRING
Uppercut N/A

Checks
Inside
Outside
Cross Over
Rear High

GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added

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 GREEN SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes PADWORK

FITNESS FOCUS PADS – (1x3min)

BJC Gladiator R1 Punches – Freestyle
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 1. Double Jab
Stretching – 3 Minutes 2. Jab – Cross
3. Cross – Hook
SHADOW SPARRING 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
STANCES 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Attention 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Fighting Stance 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
FOOTWORK Rip - Rear Body Rip
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover Kick Shield – (1x3min)
R1 Kicks – Freestyle
PUNCHES 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Jab 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Cross 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Hook 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Overhand 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Body Rip 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick

KICKS Thai Pads

Front R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Round R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Inside Leg Kick R3 – Freestyle
Outside Leg Kick 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Knees 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Straight 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Round 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Elbows 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Round 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Uppercut 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Downward 10. Jab – lead elbow
Thrust 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Checks Rear Knee
Inside 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Outside 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Cross Over Through Knee
Rear High
SPARRING
GRAPPLING 4 x 3Minute Rounds with Knees
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
Twising Dfences

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 GREEN SINGLET 1ST ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes PADWORK

FITNESS FOCUS PADS – (1x3min)

BJC Gladiator R1 Punches – Freestyle
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 1. Double Jab
Stretching – 3 Minutes 2. Jab – Cross
3. Cross – Hook
SHADOW SPARRING 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
STANCES 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Attention 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Fighting Stance 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
FOOTWORK Rip - Rear Body Rip
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover Kick Shield – (1x3min)
R1 Kicks – Freestyle
PUNCHES 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Jab 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Cross 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Hook 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Overhand 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Body Rip 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick

KICKS Thai Pads

Front R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Round R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Inside Leg Kick R3 – Freestyle
Outside Leg Kick 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Knees 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Straight 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Round 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Elbows 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Round 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Uppercut 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Downward 10. Jab – lead elbow
Thrust 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Checks Rear Knee
Inside 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Outside 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Cross Over Through Knee
Rear High
SPARRING
GRAPPLING 4 x 3 Minute Rounds with Knees
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
Twising Dfences

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 GREEN SINGLET 2ND ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 6 minutes PADWORK

FITNESS FOCUS PADS – (1x3min)

BJC Gladiator R1 Punches – Freestyle
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 1. Double Jab
Stretching – 3 Minutes 2. Jab – Cross
3. Cross – Hook
SHADOW SPARRING 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
STANCES 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Attention 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Fighting Stance 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
FOOTWORK Rip - Rear Body Rip
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover Kick Shield – (1x3min)
R1 Kicks – Freestyle
PUNCHES 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Jab 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Cross 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Hook 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Overhand 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Body Rip 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick

KICKS Thai Pads

Front R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Round R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Inside Leg Kick R3 – Freestyle
Outside Leg Kick 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Knees 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Straight 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Round 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Elbows 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Round 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Uppercut 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Downward 10. Jab – lead elbow
Thrust 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Checks Rear Knee
Inside 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Outside 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Cross Over Through Knee
Rear High
SPARRING
GRAPPLING 4 x 3Minute Rounds with Knees
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
Twising Dfences

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 BROWN SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes PADWORK

FITNESS FOCUS PADS – (1x3min)

BJC Gladiator R1 Punches – Freestyle
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 1. Double Jab
Stretching – 3 Minutes 2. Jab – Cross
3. Cross – Hook
SHADOW SPARRING 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
STANCES 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Attention 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Fighting Stance 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
FOOTWORK Rip - Rear Body Rip
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover Kick Shield (1 X 3min)
R1 Kicks – Freestyle
PUNCHES 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Jab 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Cross 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Hook 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Overhand 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Body Rip 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick

KICKS Thai Pads (5 x 3min)

Front R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Round R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Inside Leg Kick R3 – 9 to 12 (CHANT)
Outside Leg Kick R4 – Freestyle
1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Knees 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Straight 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Round 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Flying Mare 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Elbows 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Round 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Uppercut 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Downward 10. Jab – lead elbow
Thrust 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
Spinning 12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Rear Knee
Checks 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Inside 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Outside Through Knee
Cross Over
Rear High SPARRING
5 x 3Minute Rounds with Knees
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
Twising Dfences
Sweeps

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 BROWN SINGLET 1st ARM BAND
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes PADWORK

FITNESS FOCUS PADS – (1x3min)

BJC Gladiator R1 Punches – Freestyle
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 1. Double Jab
Stretching – 3 Minutes 2. Jab – Cross
3. Cross – Hook
SHADOW SPARRING 4. Cross - Jab - Cross
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
6. Cross - Hook - Cross
STANCES 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
Attention 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Fighting Stance 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
FOOTWORK Rip - Rear Body Rip
Stamp
Step Through/Changeover Kick Shield (1 X 3min)
R1 Kicks – Freestyle
PUNCHES 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Jab 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Cross 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Hook 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Overhand 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Body Rip 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick

KICKS Thai Pads (5 x 3min)

Front R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Round R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Inside Leg Kick R3 – 9 to 12 (CHANT)
Outside Leg Kick R4 – Freestyle
1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Knees 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Straight 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Round 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Flying Mare 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Elbows 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Round 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Uppercut 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Downward 10. Jab – lead elbow
Thrust 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
Spinning 12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Rear Knee
Checks 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Inside 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Outside Through Knee
Cross Over
Rear High SPARRING
N/A
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
Twising Dfences
Sweeps

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 BROWN SINGLET 2nd ARM BAND

WARM UP PADWORK
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes
FOCUS PADS – (1x3min)
FITNESS R1 Punches – Freestyle
BJC Gladiator 1. Double Jab
Grade 1 - 3 minutes 2. Jab – Cross
Stretching – 3 Minutes 3. Cross – Hook
4. Cross - Jab - Cross
SHADOW SPARRING 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 6. Cross - Hook - Cross
7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
STANCES 8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
Attention 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
Fighting Stance 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Rip - Rear Body Rip
FOOTWORK
Stamp Kick Shield (1 X 3min)
Step Through/Changeover R1 Kicks – Freestyle
1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
PUNCHES 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Jab 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
Cross 4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
Hook 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Uppercut 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Overhand 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick
Body Rip
Thai Pads (5 x 3min)
KICKS R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Front R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Round R3 – 9 to 12 (CHANT)
Inside Leg Kick R4 – 11 to 14 (CHANT)
Outside Leg Kick R5 – Freestyle
1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Knees 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Straight 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Round 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Flying Mare 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
Elbows 7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Round 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Uppercut 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Downward 10. Jab – lead elbow
Thrust 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
Spinning 12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Rear Knee
Checks 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Inside 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Outside Through Knee
Cross Over
Rear High SPARRING
N/A
GRAPPLING
Positional Control
Escapes
Knees Added
Twising Dfences
Sweeps

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 BLACK SINGLET
WARM UP
Light overall calisthenics – 9 minutes PADWORK

FITNESS FOCUS PADS – (3x3min)

BJC Gladiator R1 Punches – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Grade 1 - 3 minutes R2 Punches – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Stretching – 3 Minutes R3 Punches – Freestyle
1. Double Jab
SHADOW SPARRING 2. Jab – Cross
Hands Only (1 x 3min) 3. Cross – Hook
4. Cross - Jab - Cross
STANCES 5. Jab - Cross - Jab
Attention 6. Cross - Hook - Cross
Fighting Stance 7. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross
8. Lead Uppercut - Rear Cross - Lead Hook
FOOTWORK 9. Cross - Hook - Rear Uppercut
Stamp 10. Jab - Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Hook - Lead Body
Step Through/Changeover Rip - Rear Body Rip

PUNCHES Kick Shield

Jab R1 Kicks – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Cross R2 Kicks – 5 to 7 (CHANT)
Hook R3 Kicks – Freestyle
Uppercut 1. Lead check – Rear Front kick
Overhand 2. Lead check – Rear Roundhouse
Body Rip 3. Lead check – Rear Thigh kick
4. Switch Lead front kick – Blitz Rear roundhouse
KICKS 5. Rear front kick – changeover Rear roundhouse
Front 6. Switch inside thigh kick – rear thigh kick
Round 7. Switch front kick – spinning back kick
Inside Leg Kick
Outside Leg Kick Thai Pads
R1 – 1 to 4 (CHANT)
Knees R2 – 5 to 8 (CHANT)
Straight R3 – 9 to 12 (CHANT)
Round R4 – 11 to 14 (CHANT)
Flying Mare R5 – Freestyle
R6 – Freestyle
Elbows 1. Jab – Cross - rear Roundhouse
Round 2. Jab - Cross - rear Front Kick
Uppercut 3. Double Jab - rear Thigh Kick
Downward 4. Jab - Cross – Hook – Rear Roundhouse
Thrust 5. Cross – Hook – rear Thigh Kick
Spinning 6. Rear Uppercut - lead hook - rear thigh kick
7. Jab - Cross – Step Through Downward Elbow
Checks 8. Jab – Cross – Step through Knee
Inside 9. Switch Jab – Rear Knee
Outside 10. Jab – lead elbow
Cross Over 11. Rear Uppercut - Lead Hook – Rear Knee
Rear High 12. Lead Round Elbow – Rear Downward Elbow –
Rear Knee
GRAPPLING 13. Step Up Rear Knee – Grapple – Spin - Knee
Positional Control 14. Lead Uppercut Elbow – Right Cross – Step
Escapes Through Knee
Knees Added
Twising Dfences SPARRING
Sweeps 6 x 3Minute Rounds with Knees

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2ND DEGREE

2nd Degree Promotion Considerations

PRE GRADE REQUIREMENTS
st
Time Frame – 2 year after 1 Degree
• To have trained a student through to 1st
Training – 6 Training Days since 1st Degree
Degree Black Belt.
Uniform – Black Singlet
• To have maintained teaching on a regular

GRADE REQUIREMENTS basis.
Nidan - Junior • Develop greater fitness level.
• To have demonstrated the ability to endure
1. 4 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Shadow Sparring
greater pressure and endurance without the
2. 3 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Focus Pads
loss of control.
3. 3 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Kick Shields
• Displayed greater maturity towards an
4. 3 X 11/2 Minute Rounds Forearm Pads
understanding of the martial arts.
5. 6 x 11/2 Minute Rounds Sparring
• Maintain training with supervising instructor.
6. 45 Seconds break in between rounds
• Blue Card (Adults)
7. 2 Minutes stretching for warn down
• Level 1 Sports trainer Certificate (Sport & Rec.
Qld)
Nidan – Intermediate

1. 4 X 2 Minute Rounds Shadow Sparring
2. 3 X 2 Minute Rounds Focus Pads
3. 3 X 2 Minute Rounds Kick Shields
4. 3 X 2 Minute Rounds Forearm Pads
5. 6 x 2 Minute Rounds SPARRING
6. 45 Seconds break in between rounds
7. 2 Minutes stretching for warn down

Nidan - Senior

1. 4 X 3 Minute Rounds Shadow SPARRING
2. 3 X 3 Minute Rounds Focus Pads

3. 3 X 3 Minute Rounds Kick Shields
4. 3 X 3 Minute Rounds Forearm Pads
5. 6 x 3 Minute Rounds Sparring
6. 45 Seconds break in between rounds
7. 2 Minutes stretching for warm down

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 3RD DEGREE - KRU

3rd Degree - Kru Promotion Considerations

PRE GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Time Frame – 3 years after 2nd Degree • To have trained a student through to 2nd
Training – 9 Black Belt classes since 2nd Degree Degree Black Singlet.
Uniform – Black Singlet Red Logo • Continue to teach regularly.
• Endeavour to have more than one school
GRADE REQUIREMENTS under their instruction.
THEORY • Show further consolidation of martial arts
1. Chant a grading experience and teaching skills.
• Show that they have moved from “instructor”
GRADE REQUIREMENTS to “teacher” by the increased depth of tuition
PRACTICAL in classes taken.
1. Hold Pads for a 2nd degree • Show balanced approach in tuition to cover
2. 3 x 3 minute rounds of sparring more aspects of the martial arts.
• Have greater communication ability.
AUDIO CD PRESENTATION • Demonstrate that they are thinking more
1. OF YOUR MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCES – about what they are teaching.
THOUGHTS AND CONSIDERATIONS • Have long-term teaching plans/objectives for
(Presented to your instructor prior to grading) the students.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of
Wai Kru.
• Maintain training with supervising instructor.
• Blue Card (Adults)
• Level 1 Sports trainer Certificate (Sport & Rec.
Qld)























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4TH DEGREE - KRU


4th Degree Promotion Considerations

PRE GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Time Frame – 4 years after 3rd Degree • To have trained students through to 3rd
Training – 12 Black Belt classes since 3rd Degree Degree Black Singlet.
Uniform – Red Singlet • To continue to teach regularly.
• To have demonstrated increased experience
GRADE REQUIREMENTS in martial arts training in particular weapons.
THEORY • Display organizational skills.
1. Coordinate grading day • To have the ability to look at things in a broad
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
sense with increased objectivity.
PRACTICAL • To demonstrate development of schools in
terms of numbers and standard.
1. Perform Wai Kru
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of
2. 4 x 3 minute rounds of sparring
Ram Muay.
• Maintain training with supervising instructor.
• Blue Card (Adults)
• Level 1 Sports trainer Certificate (Sport & Rec.
Qld)





























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5TH DEGREE - KRU


5th Degree (Godan) - Shihan Promotion Considerations

PRE GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Time Frame – 5 years after 4th Degree • Demonstrate clear leadership
Training – 15 Black Belt classes since 4th Degree
• Demonstrate co-ordination of directions from
Uniform – white/Red Singlet
BJMA Executive to immediate students and

instructors.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
THEORY • Demonstrate on-going communication with
instructors under their supervision.
1. Coordinate grading day
• Liaise with BJMA founder and BJMA
GRADE REQUIREMENTS Executive.
PRACTICAL • Run instructor classes for the advancement of
1. Perform Wai Kru students/instructors.
2. Perform Ram Muay • Develop quality insurance programs to
maintain professional standards.
3. 5 x 3 minute rounds of sparring
• Keep abreast of current trends.
• Maintain efficient and proper business
procedure in relation to the running of
schools.
• Make themselves available at all times to
subordinate instructors.
• Offer support and guidance to subordinate
instructors.
• Ensure the proper discharge of BJMA rules
and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of
Wai Kru and Ram Muay.
• Assist in the development of a network of
schools under their supervision.
• Where possible run their own gradings for
students under their control in accordance
with BJMA guidelines, standards and
requirements.
• Have regular personal contact with BJMA
founder.
Please Note:

It should be noted that there might be some people

who for personal or practical reasons cannot fulfill
certain criteria; therefore judgment is made upon
issues such as;

• Years training
• Maturity
• Level of proficiency
• What they have put into BJMA Muay Thai
• What they have brought into BJMA Muay Thai
• Support for the other instructors

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• Further develop BJMA within the community
• Demonstrate clear leadership at a National
level

• Demonstrate co-ordination of directions from
BJMA Executive to immediate students and

instructors.
• Demonstrate on-going communication with
instructors under their supervision.
• Liaise with BJMA founder and BJMA
Executive.
• Run instructor classes for the advancement of
students/instructors.
• Develop quality insurance programs to
maintain professional standards.
• Keep abreast of current trends.
• Maintain efficient and proper business

procedure in relation to the running of
schools.

• Make themselves available at all times to
subordinate instructors.
• Offer support and guidance to subordinate
instructors.
• Ensure the proper discharge of BJMA rules
and regulations.
• Assist in the development of a network of
schools under their supervision.
• Where possible run their own gradings for
students under their control in accordance
with BJMA guidelines, standards and

requirements.
• Have regular personal contact with BJMA

founder.
Please Note:
It should be noted that there might be some people
who for personal or practical reasons cannot fulfill
certain criteria; therefore judgment is made upon
issues such as;

• Years training

• Maturity
• Level of proficiency

• What they have put into BJC Muay Thai and
BJMA
• What they have brought into BJC Muay Thai
and BJMA
• Support for the other instructors

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