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Kru's, Instructors, Coaches, students and parents alike,

When I was a kid growing up I trained at the very school that I own today. My Grandmaster came over from South Korea by way of Vietnam where he was hired to train U.S. Army and Marine Corps Infantry the art of combat hand-to-hand. Needless to say the culture in the gym was VERY traditional.

As students we would all come in at least thirty minutes early to clean the gym and do any other things around the place that needed…

For just about the last six months. Out two boys have practiced Gi jiu jitsu two days a week and KRU Muay Thai for two days a week.  We traded Muay Thai days with Grappling days weeks away from grappling tournaments.  The time has finally come.

As we look forward to the Muay Thai Classic in early July, we are switching gears and giving our Muay Thai priority.  We started yesterdays six week camp with a fun exercise evaluation and this week puts us back to Level One basics.…

-new month,new goal,new destiny-

There is about two months left of school. TWO. Honestly, I'm excited to be able to train without worrying about school and just let go, relax, and spend time with family and friends. I really do need to relax...this kind of stress is not healthy for a 15 year old :P

Grades: My grades are all pretty high right now and I have made it a goal to finish this trimester with all above A-. Typically,…

Hello everyone! If I may ask for a simple favor...

We are making a difference by teaming up to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.



At the event, our team will camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.



Saving lives from cancer starts one…

Check out this awesome message I got from one of our parents today.

"I cannot than you enough! I have a very precious, very sweet, very tiny 14 year old daughter (as you know). Earlier this year, her confidence, sense of self and well being were stripped away from her during an assault. She was not hurt physically but she sure was mentally and emotionally. I tried to hide my tears of joy last night as I watched it all come back to her. She is no longer afraid, no l…

KRU JUNIOR FIGHT TEAM MEMBERS

The fees for NAGA are as follows:

1 person,1 division $80

1 person,2 divisions $100

2 person(s),2 divisions $160 ($80 ea)

3 person(s),2 divisions $210 ($70 ea)

4 person(s),2 divisions $240 ($60 ea)

If you contributed to the Bake Sale and I have your name down, the fees are as follows:

1 person,1 division $13.00

1 person,2 divisions $33.00

2 person(s),2 divisions $26.00…

I recently found this Article written by Huggy Bear also known as The Souls Assasin, A.K.A. Kevin Ross, if you don't know who he is, get on you tube, probably one of, if not the best American Muay Thai competitor, and he graces the back of alot of your sweatshirts. The article talks about how Muay Thai is misrepresented  in M.M.A., and some of the differences between Muay Thai and "M.M.A. Muay Thai". enjoy!…

-new month,new goal,new destiny-

With the school year inching closer and closer to the summer, I've been really excited. Yet, I've also been really stressed. I'm constantly juggling schoolwork - projects, daily homework, etc. - alongside competition team business, preparing the team for competitions, preparing myself for competitions, chores (I have a pile of clothes I have to fold in my room since Monday :3)...I still have my injuries, insomnia, allergies due to this…

I began training several years ago, and over the course of those years, I have attained ranks in the Kids MMA program, the CSW program and the Muay Thai program. Attaining the rank of Coach would be another step in my training, but an extremely important one, because of the responsibilities that the rank holds with it. A coach is one who teaches another person, or group of people, typically in an athletic pursuit. Unlike ranks I have previously attained, the rank of coach brings with it the…

      " Leader`s Aren`t Born , They Are Made . They Are Made Just Like Anything Else , Through Hard Work " This Quote Was Once Said By , Brendan Francis . The Reason Why I Picked This Quote Was Because If You Were To Ask Me Exactly What This Quote Meant To Me I`d Not Only Be Able To Tell You About It , But I`d Be Able To Show You As Well .

      About 9 Year`s Ago , I Had The Chance To Begin With One Of The Most Popular Korean Martial Art`s , Tae Kwon Do . Within The First…

Bruce Lee is a world-renowned Martial Artist, famous for all he contributed to the Arts, whether it be physical, spiritual, or mental. His quote, “Do not pray for an easy life but for the strength to endure a difficult one,” is something that pushes me on to live every day. Reading these words for the first time before competition season last year, I immediately felt connected to Bruce Lee and the fact that we are only strong if we make ourselves to be. With this, I felt invincible…

As a teacher I would like to think that I am providing my students with all they need in their classes, I try to make sure in every hour class I cover fitness, technique, and application. I like utilizing interactive drills more, i find it makes the class more uptempo and move along nicely, keeping the class motivated. However I always want to improve my teaching ability, I will never think I have taking teaching as far as it will go I will always push myself to get better.  Having said that…

By Blaise F. Perrone III

With 30 years of experience as a practitioner of martial arts disciplines ranging from Muay Thai, Combat Submission Wrestling, Filipino Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a decade and a half as a gym owner and instructor, Ace Ramirez is a go-to source in the mixed martial arts industry.  Master Ace, founder of KRU Muay Thai, shared his unique perspective on Muay Thai, MMA, and the future of our ever-growing sport…

 I recently had a bought with Strep throat, its rough catching something like that it completely wastes you. I was bedridden for a better part of the week, and after three days of being stubborn, gave in and went to the doctor. Once I was officially diagnosed and prescribed enough antibiotics to kill most small animals, I returned home, mercifully, to my bed. In the week and a half that I was house bound I had plenty of time to think. Typically my life is rushed to work, the gym, practice,…

-new month,new goal,new destiny-

February was a great month...especially because of President's Week, my school had a week off. I was able to get a taste of 7th and 8th grade summer, where I woke up at 12 every day, hung out with best friends, then coached/took classes until 9:00PM. <3 this is my ideal life...

After getting some R&R from school, the week after I took a week off of training. My…

Though it is clearly a simulation, the attention is in the details of the game engine,…

On the ride back from the tournament, I was so excited, Master Yoon, was his usual very reserved self. I felt like I hurdled a giagantic obstacle, and now was going to ascend to the ranks of the TKD elite. I couldn't wait to resume training on Monday.

Monday morning came and Master Yoon, asked me to meet him at the school. I was so excited I couldn't wait to see what the next phase of my training was going to be. When I got there Master Yoon had a grim look on his face. He said he…

Most people want “freedom”, but given complete freedom, people become paralyzed with choice. The term, “Paradox of Choice” was coined by author Barry Schwartz.

I know this from first hand experience. There are no restrictions on where I could live in the world, and the overwhelming number of choices left me with paralysis by analysis until late last year.

Of course, most ETR readers live in free…

-new month,new goal,new destiny-

My stand-up game is improving little by little...I'm learning to think more and think fast instead of just going out there and fighting. Because of this, I am overanalyzing everything I do in my stand-up game to make sure I am not making any more mistakes. 

This injury is definitely improving too. To be honest, recently I've been having these daydreams and fantasies about becoming a…

sorry for the lag in between the blogs , it has been very here at KRU Headquarters, and a great deal has been going on personally too. I will endeavor to finish this in a timely fashion.

So it began Master Yoon, asked to see all of the guys who had been representing, our school . He gathered all togehter on a Sunday morning at 7am. We were all a mess most of us had been out the night before, since Saturday had previously been our only night off. Master Yoon, was merciless the…