Author Dan Eden, 14th Oct 2026. STMA Academy Reading recently welcomed martial artists from across the region for an exciting interclub event, featuring more than 70 fights across the ring and cage in Muay Thai, K1 Kickboxing and MMA. With junior and adult fighters showcasing their skills, the event was a fantastic opportunity…
STMA Academy Reading is incredibly proud to celebrate a fantastic achievement for one of our young fighters, Jimmy, who has been named a winner at the Berkshire Sports Awards. At just 13 years old, Jimmy has already established himself as one of the most dedicated and promising young Muay Thai fighters in the…
It was a long and incredibly rewarding day for STMA Academy Reading at the Muay Thai GB / WBC British Championships, with two of our fighters stepping into the ring and both returning home with medals. For the coaches, fighters and families involved, it was a fantastic day of competition, experience and, most importantly,…
Age really is just a number when it comes to Rob Clark! A huge congratulations to Rob on an incredible performance, as he captured the South Moreton Masters Heavyweight Title with a spectacular first-round TKO. At 60 years young, Rob continues to show exactly what can be achieved with commitment, determination, hard work and…
Finding a form of exercise that is enjoyable, challenging and motivating can make a big difference when it comes to staying active. For women in Reading looking to try something different, kickboxing provides an opportunity to combine fitness training with practical martial arts skills in a supportive environment. At STMA Academy Reading, the dedicated…
The energy at STMA Academy Reading was absolutely electric last Saturday. We had the immense honour of hosting one of the world’s elite strikers, Petchpanomrung Kiatmuu9, for an exclusive, sold-out training seminar. Known globally as “The Professor,” Petchpanomrung brought the authentic flavour, discipline, and elite tactics of Thai Muay Thai straight to our mats…
Huge congratulations to 13-year-old Jimmy Stevenson of STMA Academy Reading on his outstanding victory in the International Junior Muay Thai (37kg) bout in Cyprus on Saturday, 27th June, where he proudly represented Team GB. Following back-to-back ISKA English National Junior Muay Thai Championship titles, Jimmy caught the attention of Linford Melbourne, President of ISKA…
From Thailand’s toughest rings to shaping the UK’s next champions ORIGINS & FIGHT CAREER FROM BURIRAM TO BANGKOK From the rural fight culture of Buriram to the elite battleground of Rajadamnern Stadium, Kru Serdao’s story is built on the foundations of true Muay Thai. Serado entered the sport at just six years old. Like…
!!2x Junior Champions / 5x Medallist for STMA Reading at the Siam British Open Championship in Birmingham!! The STMA Reading Junior Muay Thai Team & Coaching Staff Ion & Davidas Kru Serdao left, Davidas Middle, Kru Dan Eden right Kru Dan Eden left, Ion middle, Kru Serdao right On Sunday 18th May the STMA…
STMA (Shaolin Tigers Martial Arts) Reading have huge success at the ISKA National Muay Thai Championships which took place in Solihull Leisure Centre in Birmingham on Sunday 16th February. They won a total of seven medals as well as two new ISKA British National Muay Thai Junior Champions with Jimmy Stevenson (9-11y -35kg) &…
