Head Instructor Global Vale Tudo Combat Sports Academy Muaythai Boxing Cyprus

I began studying Muay Thai at the early age of nine years old under the guidance of the great fighter and instructor of Muay Thai Art, Master Sushart (nowadays founder and owner of Siam NO1 camp). In 1997 i have opened the first Muay Thai Club in Nicosia -Agios Dometios.

In 2001, I spent a month in Thailand training under the supervision of some of the world’s best Muay Thai trainers at the Official World Muay Thai Council Camp (WMC) in Ko Samui. There, I was under the guidance of Master Sok, Master Hanarong(8 times World champion) and the Secretary of IFMA and Vice President of WMC, Stephan Fox. After much hard work and training, I travelled to Kazakhstan, Astana, where I competed and placed third in the World Muay Thai championship, IFMA, with Mark Hunt, the 2001 K-1 World Champion in my corner.

In 2009 I have spent a whole month to the official Muay Thai Institute in Rangsit recognized from the Ministry Of Education of Thailand, training with some of the best masters in Muay Thai like Master Noe Master Moeb Master Moyd and get the official recognized certification of Muay Thai Instructor from the Ministry Of Education in Thailand.

In 2007 I have become the official representative for United States Muay Thai Association for Cyprus and Greece.

In 2010 I have spent 3 weeks to the official Muay Thai University of Thailand, the Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University recognized from the Ministry of Education in Thailand, training with some of the best masters in Muay Thai like

• Charnchi S. Dharmmarangsri ( Lumpini Stadium Champion in 1985,1986,1987,1989)

• Samrarndej M. Rajabhat Muban Chombueng (Ratchadamnern Stadium Champion in 2002, 2006, 2007,World Muay Thai Council Champion 2009 in Japan.

There I have got the official recognized certification of Muay Thai Instructor from the Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University.

In December 2010 I spent 10 days in Thailand examined by Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan , the president of IFMA and got certified as Qualified instructor and examiner for IFMA in Cyprus.( and was awarder as best National Team head Coach and trainer of the year )

In 2011 I have founded with other 2 persons and clubs the Cyprus Traditional Muay Thai Federation and since then , the federation became the official representative of Kru Muay Thai Association, World Muay Boran Federation, International Muay Boran Federation, European Confederation of Muay Thai,World Muay Thai Federation , World Muay Thai Federation Pro in Thailand , Recognized by the Sports Authority of Thailand , Ministry Of Tourism of Thailand and the Department of Physical Education of Thailand.

In March 2013 I have traveled to Thailand and became Kru Yai after i passed the examination test in front of the grand masters under Kru Muay Thai Association, Recognized by the Sports Authority of Thailand, Ministry Of Tourism of Thailand and the Department of Physical Education of Thailand.

In August 2013 I moved to Uk and there I trained with some of the best in Bjj, Grappling and MMA, like

NEIL WHITE (BJJ black belt 3rd degree)
Danny Mitchells (UFC Veteran, BJJ Black Belt)
Kameron Atakuru (Catch Wrestling Instructor, BJJ Black Belt)

In 2014 I competed in the national grappling championship after some hard fights I took first place.

In 2015 I created an MMA organization HSG (Hybrid Submission Grappling)

Which is a mixed martial arts system designed by experts in the field of Muay Thai, Judo, BJJ, Sambo and Boxing. We use striking techniques from boxing, kick boxing Muay Thai, as well as techniques from Free Wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, catch wrestling judo, Russian Sambo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for take downs, throws, locks, and submissions.

I was the official Head Muay Thai trainer and coach of the Cyprus Muay Thai Nationals Team from 2004 to 2013

I have won many titles in Local and International Area Championships. Some of my titles include:

• National Muay Thai Champion 1998-2010

• UK National Boxing Champion 2000-2003

• 3rd Place World Championship 2001 A-Class, Astana-Kazakhstan (I.F.M.A.)

• 2nd Place Night of Champions 2001(U.K.)

• 1st Place Thai Boxing Gala 2002 (Cyprus)

• 2nd Place Thai Boxing Gala 2002 (Holland)

• World Kick Boxing Champion 2003 A-Class ( Kos Island ) Greece

I have not only researched training and the art of Muay Thai, but I have also studied ways of producing better athletes, by doing specialized seminars and courses such as cardiovascular seminars and fitness seminars, Judge and Referee Seminars I have achieved certification as an instructor for the following:

• Life Fitness Cardio Muscular and Resistance Training Instructor

• North Academy of Fitness Instructor

• Arab Muay Thai Federation Judge and Referee

• Arab Muay Thai Federation Recognized Instructor

• International Muay Thai Federation Amateur Judge and Referee (IFMA)

• European Muay Thai Federation Judge and Referee (EMF)

• Cyprus Muay Thai Federation Judge and Referee (CMF)

• Cyprus Traditional Muay Thai Federation Trainer

• Cyprus Traditional Muay Thai Judge and Referee (CMTF)

• International Recognized Kick Boxing A Class trainer (WASKO)

• WK1 International Recognized Instructor with Black Belt and 7 Dan’s (WASKO)

• United States Muay Thai Association Master Instructor 14th Khan