Sai's Studio 2000 Muay Thai Alternative Fitness

Studio 2000 will be open as usual over the Bank Holiday, please come down and get yourself fit and have fun while doing so.

Training from as little as £3.50 with a wide choice of classes to meet your every need.

Studio 2000 would like to congratulate Pip McPherson and Alan Whitton on their recent engagement.


They have just returned from Thailand after spending three weeks there and
during their visit Alan proposed to Pip in Chiang Mai on Doi Suthep mountain.

Pip and Alan met each other whilst training at Studio 2000 and have been inseperable ever since. This proves that not only do we produce great students, but can also change lives forever!

Everyone at Studio 2000 would like to wish them both every happiness in their future together.

Thai Boxing Tower Ballroom

Studio 2000 would like to inform you of a great afternoon of Muay Thai at K-Stars Tower Ballroom this Sunday July 4th.

Our very own Jaz Williams and Sean Clarke are both fighting for Area Titles and hoping to bring two new belts back to Studio 2000.
Those who have been to the K-Star Tower Ballroom events before are well aware it's a great show with some great fights from the best local talent.

Please come down and support both Jaz and Sean as it promises to be a great evening for all.
Tickets are available for a cost of £20 from Sai and are going quickly, we have already had to request extra.

Studio 2000 would also like to wish both fighters the very best.

contact Sai if you are interested in tickets tel: 07977 22 99 01

Alan Whitton 3 Peak Climb for Lewis Mighty
Lewis Paul Mighty has been sadly diagnosed with stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma; a very rare form of cancer which mainly targets under fives. Lewis has only a 20% chance of survival however this can be great increased if £300,000 can be raised to take him to America for treatment. Alan and friends decided to complete the 3 Peak challenge in 24 hours as a way of helping Lewis and his family towards their goal. The 3 Peak challenge consisted of climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scarfell Pike in England and Snowdon in Wales all in 24 hours! Alan and friends started climbing Ben Nevis at 6am full of high spirits and energy, this took 4 and a half hours to climb from top to bottom. They then had a 7 and half hour drive to Scarfell Pike starting this climb at 6pm and making it back down by 9pm. Already tired Alan and friends set off for the final leg and started climbing Snowdon at 3am, reaching the summit just as the sun began to rise at 5am, the 24 hour time limit creeping closer by the minute. By now Alan only had 1 hour to make the decent! realizing this he decided to run down Snowdon in order to complete the challenge in 24 hours. Alan would like to thank everyone who has generously given money towards this great cause.

Studio 2000 silence Minotaurs

On Saturday 29th May 2010 at ExCeL in London, Muay Thai Premier League featured, in a fight put together by Dan Green (working with Rob Cox), none other than K1 Max superstar Buakaw Por Pramuk under Full Thai rules!
Buakaw Por Pramuk is undoubtedly the number one K1 Max and Thai superstar! Formerly two time Omnoi Stadium and Thailand national champion, he became a true worldwide superstar when he became the K-1 Max World Champion beating none other than John Wayne Parr, Takayuki Kohiruimaki and previous champion Masato in the finals.

Also on the bill was our very own Marc Sargeant (Studio 2000) vs Olly Watson (Minotaurs)
Marc coming off a loss in his last MSA show was looked on by many as the under dog in this fight.
The Marc that turned up on this MSA show was a different fighter with a point to prove....
Marc and his supporters from Studio 2000 Derby silenced the Minotaurs and their supporters with a unanimous decision win, Marc also showing a solid chin taking some heavy right hands from Olly during the fight. Many thanks to all who support Studio 2000 and Marc on this special day.

Happy Songkran

The Songkran festival is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year's Day from 13 to 15 April. It coincides with the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia.

The date of the festival was originally set by astrological calculation, but it is now fixed.If these days fall on a weekend, the missed days off are taken on the weekdays immediately following. If they fall in the middle of the week, many Thai take off from the previous Friday until the following Monday. Songkran falls in the hottest time of the year in Thailand, at the end of the dry season. Until 1888 the Thai New Year was the beginning of the year in Thailand; thereafter 1 April was used until 1940. 1 January is now the beginning of the year. The traditional Thai New Year has been a national holiday since then.

Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was probably brought there by the Burmese, who adapted it from the Indian Holi festival. It spread across Thailand in the mid 20th century and is now observed even in the far south. However, the most famous Songkran celebrations are still in the northern city of Chiang Mai, where it continues for six days and even longer. It has also become a party for foreigners and an additional reason for many to visit Thailand for immersion in another culture.

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Studio 2000 Next challenge for Muay Thai Title.

Sean Clarke will be attempting to bring home a Muay Thai Title to Studio 2000 on Sunday 28th February at K-Star's Tower Ballroom.

Tower Ballroom has always been one of the best venues of the year with a great display of Muay Thai and MMA.
Studio 2000 would like to bring as many supporters as possible to this great show, please contact Sai for ticket details

Fight list:

Artur kowalzyck,Thaitans Vs Impact Jason Dutton
Yarik Borowski NMT Vs K-Star Mubz
Glen Molyneux Paul Lund Vs K-Star Matt Wilkins
Dean Reed Thaitans Vs K-Star Andrew Gartside
66.8KG MAX AREA
? Vs Thaitans Aaron Turner
64.5KG MAX AREA
Sean Clarke Studio 2000 Vs K-Star Craig Madeley
Rich F's Vs Paul Lund Joe Farrell
72.2KG MAX AREA
Luke Longley Pythons Vs Bambury Pawelshin pads
Kriss Addis Kao Loi Vs K-Star Pete Adams
Kelvin Brown Pythons Vs K-Star Dan Edwardsshin pads
Ryan Lowney Pythons Vs Bad Company George Berry
Owen Bailey Pythons Vs Zen Kutsu Ryu Mark Beale
Oliver osbourne Evolution Vs K-Star Pete Rai
Tony Hewson Chao P

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Congratulation to Steve Clarke and the rest of FFTC 101.

The latest set of Derbyshire firefighters have passed out after successfully completing their training.
The 101st training course saw 11 trainees parade in front of their proud family and friends at a ceremony at Kingsway Fire Station in Derby.

The trainees, who are aged between 19 and 48, come from all walks of life.

Their former careers include engineers, a lorry driver, security, a student, a pharmacy technician, police community support officer and retained firefighter.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue chief fire officer Brian Tregunna said: "I would like to congratulate our new firefighters."

The other firefighters who passed out are: Neil Blatherwick, 33; Marc Finlay, 25; Karl Denham, 20; Jon-Frazer Edwards, 24; Daniel Peacock, 27; Michael Bollands, 48; Steven Clarke, 19; Ben Palmer, 26, and Ian Smith, 25.

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JAZ WILLIAMS VS CARL TANKARD - BRITISH THAI BOXING TITLE FIGHT




Please come and support Jaz in this British Thai Boxing Title fight

Date: Sunday, 31 January 2010
Time: 16:30 - 22:00
Location: Sheffield United FC
Street: Bramall Lane
Town/City: Sheffield, United Kingdom



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Ilkeston fire-fighter skipping for a good cause
by Ilkeston Adviser

SKIP SKIP HOORAY: Ilkeston retained fire-fighter Alan Whitton is doing a sponsored skip in full uniform to raise money for the Haiti earthquake.




THINGS will be hotting up for fundraising Ilkeston fire-fighter Alan Whitton when he skips non-stop for an hour in his full uniform.

The 23-year-old (pictured) is taking on the task at a charity event at a Derby Thai boxing club, to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims via the Aquabox Appeal.

The Thai boxer said: "We just want to do something to raise money for the people suffering out there."

A wide range of activities will run from noon-2pm on Sunday at Studio 2000 on Spa Lane, Derby.

Studio 2000 Open day charity event this weekend

Remember the Studio 2000 open day charity event on Sunday 24th January 2010.

The time table for the days events are as follows

Doors open 12 – 14:00pm

Events starting around 12:30pm

Kevin Varley – Max Press-ups in 3 mins

Kirsty Green – Max Sit-ups in 5 mins

Studio 2000 kids x5 taking part in 1000 kicks on the bags as fast as possible

13:00pm

Firemen Alan Whitton and Steven Clarke will be skipping in Full Fire kit and breathing apparatus for 1 hr

Managing Director and Gym owner Sai Varley will be sparing non stop for 1 hr with a fresh challenger every two minutes.

All proceeds raised will be going to Aquabox, please come along and show your support for this great charity.

http://www.aquabox.org

Boxing challenge will give charity a fighting chance

The owner of a boxing gym is preparing to take a hit for a struggling charity – by letting people fight him for cash.Sai Varley is inviting people to step into the ring and spar with him if they donate £5.The event is one of scores planned at an open day at Studio 2000 to raise money for the Aquabox Appeal. Members of the gym will also be skipping, doing press-ups and sit-ups for the Derbyshire charity, which sends water purification kits to victims of natural disasters, poverty and war.The open day will offer half price joining fee for new students and half price monthly's for members introducing new students to the Academy on the day.The open day, to which members of the public are invited, will take place on Sunday, January 24, from 12pm until 4pm.

Call Sai on 07977 229 901

The charity, run by Wirksworth Rotary Club, is struggling for cash, with donations at their lowest in seven years, and a recent disaster in Indonesia having almost wiped out their existing stock.
And the funding crisis comes at a time when the charity is looking to introduce revolutionary Aquaboxes which use improved technology.
That is why the Derby Telegraph has launched its Give Water, Give Life campaign, to help raise the £138,000 needed for the devices, which make dirty water safe to drink.
Sai, director of Studio 2000 – a specialist Muay Thai boxing gym – is backing the campaign. He said: "It's a great cause. We are happy to help."
At the open day, which will take place at the gym in Spa Lane, two firemen, Alan Whitton and Steven Clarke, will also be skipping for an hour in uniform to raise money.
The charity sends out two types of water purification boxes which use carbon filters and chlorine tablets. But now, a new method for purifying water has been devised, using micropore technology filters.
The charity wants £100,000 to buy the AquaFilters for 5,000 AquaFilter Family kits, as well as £30,000 to pay for 100 larger AquaFilter Community units, which provide water to small communities, cottage hospitals and schools. They also need £8,000 to pay for ground rent to store them.
They have joined forces with the Derby Telegraph in appealing for help to raise cash for the filters, which it hopes to have by April.
David Haspel, trustee of the charity, said: "It is great to hear that people are getting behind us like this, and we are really grateful to Sai and everyone at the gym.
"At times of disaster, donations go up but we need to maintain stock throughout the year so the boxes are ready to go as soon as they are needed."

K-Star 29th November 2009

Results

Harry Hayes Studio 2000 v Dario Brown K-star

winner Harry on points

Jordan Macey Studio 2000 v Jay Stoke

winner Jay on points

Stu Gillard Studio 2000 v Sam Shambly

winner Sam stoppage

DERBY THAI BOXERS SHOW THE WAY

Sai's Studio 2000 Muay Thai Academy hosted a Thai Boxing competition here in Derby on 22nd November with a 100% win record.
Sai's Juniors all won their fights against opponents from Sheffield and Long Eaton with 8 year old Jacob Mordacai and 15 year old Ryan Dawkins taking part in their first ever fights, whilst Oliver Hatton 9, 11 year old Reece Bryan, 12 year old Liam Bullock and Harry Heyes 15, kept up the winning streak.
Also taking part in their first ever bouts were adults Kirsty Green, Neil Reddin, Rich Best and Iftikhar Ahmed with Kirsty giving away a sizeable height difference against her opponent but showed greater technique, heart and tenacity and Neil fighting twice being victorious in both.
Studio 2000 on Spa Lane in Derby was packed to capacity with proud parents cheering their children on knowing that they are doing something positive as Thai Boxing not only keeps them off the streets but instills in them the important life skills of self discipline, self confidence and self respect, whilst getting fit and learning to protect themselves.

Many thanks to everyone who came and supported Studio 2000's Marc Sargeant at the Reebok Arena, Bolton for the first of Master Sken's MSA Muay Thai Premier League shows.

Unfortunately Marc was stopped in the second round by a devastating right hand from Ally Smith, although this was not the result we wanted Marc has promised to be back bigger and stronger for his next fight.

Regardless of the result, a great day was had by all, watching an awesome display of Muay Thai from the Worlds best.

The next show for the Studio 2000's fighters is to be held on the 29th November 2009 at K-Star Birmingham, this has always been a great venue and a great night of entertainment.

***Members Update***

Studio 2000 are also due to have a inter-club sparring competition with “ The Wicker Camp” on the 22nd November 2009 (to be confirmed), this will take place at Studio 2000 and will be a great opportunity for those who want to test their skills in a safe, controlled environment.

The next adult group grading will take place on Wednesday 2nd December at 8pm, with the juniors grading the following Saturday 5th December at 12pm, straight after the juniors class.

The grading cost is £25, which all students must bring along with their licence and relevant grading equipment - failure to bring your licence will result in being unable to grade.

Please contact Sai regarding any of the above on 07977 22 99 01

Our very own Marc Sargeant will be fighting Ally Smith from Wossobama Gym, Scotland. Marc has been training hard for this meeting and is more than ready to represent Studio 2000 on the MSA Muay Thai Premier League and also Sky TV.

Let's all get behind Marc with our support on this special day.

Please speak to Sai regarding tickets and coach travel.

The MSA Muay Thai Premier League

This will be possibly the best show of the year if not ever in the UK. Master Sken has selected the very best fighters from Thailand, UK and Europe to demonstrate the art of Muay Thai at it's very best. With our very own Marc Sargeant fighting on the bill also.

Tickets are going fast and are limited, please ask Sai for full details and availability.

Date: Saturday, 07 November 2009
Time: 11:00 - 18:00
Location: Reebok De Vere Whites Hotel
Street: Reebok Arena
Town/City: Bolton, United Kingdom

Showdown 7 Results

Fight 3
Sean Clarke v Damien Belwood
Sean Clarke won

Fight5
Alan Whitton v Sam Clay
Sam Clay won

Fight 7
Jaz Williams v Jamie Woodward
Jaz Williams won

Fight 10
Mickael Cornubet v Marc Sargeant
Marc Sargeant won

Sai's Studio 2000 Muay Thai Fitness would like to congratulate Oliver Hatton on successfully passing the Brown arm band grading.

Sai and the students of Studio 2000 would like to thank Christian for his time, knowledge and patience during this great seminar

Congratulations to all of the Studio 2000 students who have just graded successfully, with all students showing great skill and respect during the grading proccess.

ULTIMATE FIGHTER 2

Studio 2000 has just returned from Sheffield where 4 of their fighters took part in the Ultimate Fighter 2 show.
Studio 2000 came back with two loses and two wins

Jordon Macy v Jimmy O Neal with Jimmy winning on points

Steven Clarke v Nakash Siddique with Nakash winning on points

Sean Clarke v Damien Belwood with Sean winning on points

Jaz Williams v Sam Clay with Jaz winning on points

All fighters put on a great display for the Academy showing again what great fighters Studio 2000 has.

For those who were not able to attend the fights can be seen on www.p4tv.com select Fight TV then Kickboxing channel then Ultimate fighter 2

Congratulations to Sai and Emma on there marriage on May 4th 2009, Studio 2000 would like to wish them both love and happiness for the future.

British Thai Boxing Championships

Studio 2000 Thai boxing academy in derby took 9 of their junior fighters to the British championships in Birmingham last weekend, and came away with an impressive 4 medals and 1 champion.
Over 300 of the best junior Thai boxers in Great Britain came together in what turned out to be a 14 hour day to earn the right to represent Great Britain at the world championships in Spain in October.
Managing director of Studio 2000 Sai Varley and his 2 instructors Steven and Sean Clarke were so proud of their fighters with 1 champion, three 2nd places and 1 third.
Studio 2000 also placed third in the medal tally out of 22 gyms that took part.
Amari, Jordan, Oshea ,Jake and Reece will all represent team Great Britain at the World Championships in Spain later in the year.

The junior fighters are as follows,
Amari Diedrick 14 (champion)
Oshea Kappia 14 (runner up)
Jordan Macey 11 (runner up)
Jake Lockey 14 (runner up)
Reece Bryan 10 (3rd)
Oliver Hatton 9
Harry Heyes 15
Kaelan Kieran 15
Liam Bullock 11

Congratulations to Marc Sargeant

who beat Leith Trail from New Zealand for the (WFKKO) Middle Weight K1 Intercontinental title. Marc dominated the fight with a awesome display of Muay Thai stopping Leith in the 4th round.

Marc's fight can be seen in full on http://shoutfight.com/viewPage.php?ID=ShoutFightTV
and look for Marc Seargent V Leith Trail down the right hand menu.

Alix James and Marc Sargeant celebrate British Titles.

Alix and Marc have both recently returned from Capital Punishment's World Championship Thai Boxing show at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London held on Sunday 25th November.
Both fighters returned with Capital Punishment British titles, Marc at 74kg and Alix at 62kg.

This great achievement means Studio 2000 now has two fighters holding multiple titles, Alix James is Midland Area and Capital Punishment British Title holder. Marc Sargeant is Midland Area, English,
Intercontinental and Capital Punishment Britsh Title holder.