IMBA: THE INTERNATIONAL MUAY BORAN ACADEMY

The International Muay Boran Academy (IMBA) is the first international school dedicated to the development of traditional Thai unarmed fighting disciplines. IMBA has been created thanks to the dedication of one of the world wide exponents of Muay Thai, the Italian Master Marco De Cesaris in close cooperation with his mentor, thai Grand Master Chinawooth Sirisompan, the office of the Thai Culture Commission, along with the precious support of the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation, IAMTF.
The International Muay Boran Academy’s mission is to form a global network of highly qualified Muay Thai instructors, In Europe and in other continents alike. Apart from his first schools in Italy and Spain, other branches has been opened in many countries, full members countries are at the moment: Italy, Spain, Holland, Germany, England, Romania, Belgium, France, Poland, Greece, Norway, Switzerland, Finland, Malta, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Portugal and Mexico (and in the near future Argentina, Colombia, Zambia, South Africa, India). IMBA associates are welcome to take part to  technical seminars held regularly; some seminars are more intensive and devoted to the deeper understandings of ancient techniques (mainly Mae Mai and Look Mai Muay Thai techniques) and their application with particular interest to self defence aspects. Courses open to instructors of various levels are frequently organized and the  gradings for students are held on a regular basis. Moreover, sport competition enthusiasts can test their skill in Muay Forms contests, Bare Knuckle fighting or thai Grappling tournaments.
For the first time in the recent history of this ancient Siamese Martial art, Muay Thai is moving away from the corner in which it was trapped, for years debated in typical situations weighing up the pros and cons. For example “it is a very effective combat sport but it’s too hard for me” or “ sure it’s good for the ring, but street fights are another matter ! “. Muay Boran is a complete fighting art that tends to combine ring sport and martial aspects of the Siamese discipline. In encouraging the two different aspects of the art to coexist, Muay Boran successfully bridges the gap between modern combat sports and traditional martial arts. We invite you to try out and train with an IMBA qualified instructor. This offer is open to anyone interested in widening his technical scope whether you already train in another discipline or you are just an avid martial arts enthusiast.

IMBA TECHNICAL COMMISSION

Bramajarn Marco De Cesaris Khru Marco 16° Khan Kru Muaythai Association 15° Khan AITMA Gold Mongkon International Technical Director	Bramajarn Chinawooth Sirisompan Master Woody 17° Khan Khru Muaythai Association Gold Mongkon Honorary President
Bramajarn Paosawath Saengsawan Khru Pho 19° Khan Khru Muaythai Association Gold Mongkon IMBA International Technical Supervisor	Bramajarn Sane Tubtibtong Master Sane 16° Khan Kru Muaythai Association Gold Mongkon IMBA International Technical Supervisor
Bramajarn Nophakao Sriboonruang, - Thailand 16° Khan Kru Muaythai Association Gold Mongkon IMBA Muay Lert Rit	Bramajarn Puwasak Suksiri-Aree Kru Mud 16° Khan Kru Muaythai Association Gold Mongkon Muay Chaiya Expert IMBA International Technical Supervisor

IMBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Maria Grazia Vallone Italy	Laurant Dobler Switzerland
Guastavo Perez Hernandez Mexico	Nichola Jane Aindow Norway
Samu Majander Finlandia	Gitsas Theodoros Grecia

IMBA INSTRUCTORS IN THE WORLD

IMBA Full Members :

IMBA Associated Members :
Brasil, Canada, South Africa, Romania, India, Filippine, Sri Lanka, Malta

NATIONAL CONTACTS

IMBA CENTRAL tel. 00 39 06 36 30 70 10
INFORMATION CENTER tel. 00 39 335 67 89 418
For all our European and Overseas contact you can reach the IMBA using the following email address.
Email : imba@muaythai.it