What a night of boxing last Saturday 22nd February with the Tank Promotion ‘Champions Return’ show at the iconic Meca, Swindon. Robert Clark showing what an absolute warrior he is battling it to the end against Danny Humphreys, but it just wasn’t his night. His left eye closed, so the ref had no choice…
On Saturday 15th February Michael Simon won back his Light Heavyweight Title belt (he previously vacated) when he took on Josh O’Brien on the ‘St Valentines Day Massacre’ South Moreton Boxing Show (in South Oxfordshire). He looked sharp as a razor keeping has opponent at bay in the early rounds with fast jabs to…
“Give back to the community and they will give back to you” Dan Eden STMA Academy – Reading Owner Dan Eden shares his thoughts on our third birthday. Hundreds of members, multiple champions, fourteen coaches and countless lives changed — we have much to celebrate on our third birthday. And as we look ahead…
Massive congrats to STMA (Shaolin Tigers Martial Arts Academy) Reading fighters young Jimmy Stevenson (aged 11) who won Gold (10-11 years 32-34kg novice category) on the Muay Thai British Championships on Saturday 5th October. This was a prestigious event affiliated and recognised by the ‘WBC Muay Thai’ as the GB National Governing Body British Championships….
Kru Seardo arrived in the UK two weeks ago and is here now at STMA Reading from Tiger Muay Thai & MMA Camp, Phuket, Thailand. He is an extremely experienced having coached for over twenty years and had over 600x fights in his career. Kru Serdao is one of Tiger Muay Thai’s top fighter coaches…
Jehmiel McNeil (STMA Reading) won his 75KG (N Pro AM) Muay Thai bout against Jack Moorhead (Woking Thai-boxing) in front of a lively home crowd for Jack. It was bout 16 of 18 in front of sold-out venue right towards the Muay Thai Royalty (MTR) Adult Show which took place at Surrey University, Guildford on…
STMA-Reading entered its first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament recently – returning with lessons learned, competition fight experience… and a couple of gold medals. Our members did themselves and the club proud at the Pro Grappling BJJ Reading Open Tournament at the Rivermead on Sunday, April 28th. STMA-Reading owner Dan Eden said: “Massive congratulations…
STMA coach ready to fight in Swindon Tommy (centre) with Julian Polk (left) and Michael Simon STMA Academy–Reading boxing coach Tommy ‘Boom Boom’ Johnson is getting back into the ring for his first fight in 20 years. The forty-nine-and-a-half-year-old is sick of seeing the youngsters have all the fun and is chomping at…
The 43-year-old machine shed a fifth of his bodyweight before lifting a prestigious boxing title. Juggling a demanding full-time job, a busy family life and a punishing exercise regime might be too much for some people. Not Michael Simon. The 43-year-old just shed a fifth of his bodyweight before bringing a prestigious belt back to…
Collage pic of the last 2 years at STMA Academy Reading Coach Dan Eden & Adult Muay Thai Team TWO YEARS OF SUCCESS AT STMA-READING STMA Academy Reading owner Dan Eden shares his thanks and his thoughts on our second birthday On November 1st STMA Academy Reading turns two years old….
