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Normal · 12-23-2002, 05:47 PM

Hello,
This is a listing of State, Regional & Secondary Directors that was compiled for the benefit of all TBA members.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

David Rogers
kalimuay@fgi.net
Spry Publishing www.sprypublishing.com
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NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL DIRECTORS

SOUTH WEST - Dave Rawlings, 323-655-3042
SOUTH CENTRAL - Cathy Gibson-Fry, 918-627-8866
SOUTH EAST - Francis Fong, 770-623-8090
NORTH WEST - Leonard Trigg, 503-590-1667
NORTH CENTRAL - Rick Faye, 612-821-6800
NORTH EAST - Don Garon, 724-941-4900
CANADA - Bob Carver, 613-233-6981
MEXICO - Julio Gamboa, 011-5281-8358-7892

USA STATE DIRECTORS

AK - Geoff Brock, 425-451-9973
AR - Mark McFann, 501-442-4152
AZ - Bob Karmel,
CA - Bryan Dobler, 909-463-1001
CO - Vic Spatola, 303-273-2892
DC - Pat Tray, 703-490-2425
FL - Dwight Woods, 305-595-2892
IA - Dean Lessei, 563-588-1012
IL - David Rogers, 309-452-4074
IN - Jeff Westfall, 812-422-6548
KY - Scott Elliot, 606-623-8023
MD - Scott Anderson, 410-750-9711
MI - David Hatch, 734-981-1774
MN - Greg Nelson, 763-560-5696
NC - Dick Harrell, 704 619-2024
NJ - Rick Tucci, 609-452-2208
NM - Doug Pandorf, 505-473-4000
NY - Kevin Seaman, 607-756-4961
OH - Oscar Kallet, 937-431-1980
OK - Darien Whittaker, 918-627-8866
OR - Mike Walrath, 541-484-1081
PA - Bill Gebhardt, 814-237-5425
SC - Dick Harrell, 704 619-2024
TN - Milan Vigil, 901-332-3311
TX - Rick Sosa, 214-339-6653
UT - Will Bernales, 801-792-2912
VA - Frank Cucci, 757-495-7070
WA - Chris Clark, 253-838-1414
WI - John Fehling, 608-221-4606

SECONDARY DIRECTORS

CHICAGO METRO - Tim Tokarz, 847-885-8541
NORTH ILLINOIS - Peter Farias, 815-468-1520
WEST IOWA - Pete Petersen, 515-991-7851
QUAD CITIES / IL-IA -Jack LaGrange, 309-269-4080

TBA FIGHT COORDINATORS

USA - Sakasem,
CENTRAL REGIONS - Ryan Blackorby, 309-657-6787

JIMI · 12-27-2002, 10:24 AM

hey are you sure that sakasem is the TBA fight coordinator for USA? i didnt know he had any affiliation with the TBA. He use to be with FAIRTEX but now he is the head trainer at the Muay Thai Institute of Kunponli here in Utah.

Brian · 12-31-2002, 05:29 PM

For those of you who are interested in the Utah contact... Will Bernales, (801)-792-2912 would probably be a better number to try

David Rodgers,

Where did you get this list? And how would one go about updating some of the information on it?

Jimi,

I know that Sakasem was at one time or another involved with the TBA. I didn't know that he was still affiliated. I'll have to check on that. I heard something about Ajarn Chai helping him get a visa for the US or something like that. But I don't want to perpetuate any rumors.

I do know that Sakasem dropped by and paid his respects to Ajarn last labor day when Ajarn was here teaching a seminar. That was somewhat of an awesome sight. Sakasem, Dee Muhammad Thopearak (2 time Lumpini Stadium Champ), and Ajarn Surachai Sirisute all in the same room at the same time.

By the way... I'm planning on bringing Khru Thopearak in sometime in late January or early February to teach a workshop or two.

laters,
b.

JIMI · 12-31-2002, 09:22 PM

WOW, thats cool to know. I think it would be a heck of a team if Master Chai , Sakasem , and Dee got together. I heard rumors of Sakasem leaving the MTIK. I personally hope he does cause im sure you know what i think of MTIK.
see you soon, jimi

Normal · 12-31-2002, 09:38 PM

Hello Brian,
I compiled this list the night before Ajarn left for Thailand. I called him and we talked for over an hour as we went through the US States one by one and these are the results. (Ajarn Chai's seminar listing was put together at his Indiana seminar back in Oct.)

I had to interpret it at times as we talked and I had hoped I got most of it right but the language barrier had me a couple of times. Some of the phone #'s are his and some were mine, sorry for the mistake but I think that one was his #.

It has always been a goal of mine as the Editor for the TBA Newsletter to finally put this together and get it out to the members. I used to run the Newsletter website but found it too time consuming so I want to thank Khun Khru Tim Mousel as moderator for allowing me the space here to do it.

Presently there are 23 vacancies, with the exception of Mr. Dick Harrell covering both North and South Carolina. If you don’t see your state listed with a representative, I would encourage anyone interested in becoming one to contact Ajarn Chai, and/or they can send their request in writing to the TBA Office and may be considered for an appointment by Ajarn Chai as he sees fit. Secondary Directors titles were considered because I asked Ajarn if he could designate someone in areas of large populations to have a TBA director on hand to benefit the organization.

As for Sakasem, I too was unsure, but Ajarn informed me that they are friends and that the gym that Sakasem teaches at is affiliated with the TBA. I trained at Fairtex out in Chandler in 95 & 96 when Sakasem was there (actually Gong Yao was my Instructor) and I have also refereed his fighters here in Illinois on several occasions. He is in my opinion a first class act, a real gentleman and deserves the title of Champion.

I also want to inform everybody that the 1st Thai Boxing Association Title Fights will be held in Peoria, IL, June 7th 2003. Anyone interested in fighting in this event to contact Khun Khru Ryan Blackorby at 309-657-6787. This is something that Ajarn has been considering for some time and has given us to 'go-ahead' at this time.

I hope that answers all of your questions.

Everybody have a Happy new Year

David Rogers
kalimuay@fgi.net
Spry Publishing www.sprypublishing.com

mike · 01-01-2003, 02:37 AM

David Rogers,

Thanks for taking the time to compile and post all of that information.

Mike

Brian · 01-01-2003, 05:02 AM

David,

Thanks for the info. No appologies necessary. I think that, that number was valid at one point in time but within the last year or so, Khun Khru Bernales picked up a new number.

I think you do a great job on the newsletter and must admit I am anxiously awaiting the next issue.

I am interested to hear more about the Thai Boxing Association Title fights if you don't mind and have the time to post it.

Are the fights pro fights or amature? What are the rules (elbows, no elbows, knees to the head, round times and total rounds). How would one go about entering as a fighter? Is it an intra-school tournament or is anybody welcome?

On a completely different note, I too have met Khru Sakasem and agree with you about him being a class act. He took a moment or two to shout encouragement on the couple times that I was at his training facility and then he also took some time to help a little with my corner when I fought last. I hear he has a real good sense of humor as well.

Thanks again sir and happy new year to you!

b.

12-23-2002, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Normal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 69 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	TBA USA, List of Regional & State Directors Hello, This is a listing of State, Regional & Secondary Directors that was compiled for the benefit of all TBA members. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. David Rogers kalimuay@fgi.net Spry Publishing www.sprypublishing.com ----------------------------------------------- NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL DIRECTORS SOUTH WEST - Dave Rawlings, 323-655-3042 SOUTH CENTRAL - Cathy Gibson-Fry, 918-627-8866 SOUTH EAST - Francis Fong, 770-623-8090 NORTH WEST - Leonard Trigg, 503-590-1667 NORTH CENTRAL - Rick Faye, 612-821-6800 NORTH EAST - Don Garon, 724-941-4900 CANADA - Bob Carver, 613-233-6981 MEXICO - Julio Gamboa, 011-5281-8358-7892 USA STATE DIRECTORS AK - Geoff Brock, 425-451-9973 AR - Mark McFann, 501-442-4152 AZ - Bob Karmel, CA - Bryan Dobler, 909-463-1001 CO - Vic Spatola, 303-273-2892 DC - Pat Tray, 703-490-2425 FL - Dwight Woods, 305-595-2892 IA - Dean Lessei, 563-588-1012 IL - David Rogers, 309-452-4074 IN - Jeff Westfall, 812-422-6548 KY - Scott Elliot, 606-623-8023 MD - Scott Anderson, 410-750-9711 MI - David Hatch, 734-981-1774 MN - Greg Nelson, 763-560-5696 NC - Dick Harrell, 704 619-2024 NJ - Rick Tucci, 609-452-2208 NM - Doug Pandorf, 505-473-4000 NY - Kevin Seaman, 607-756-4961 OH - Oscar Kallet, 937-431-1980 OK - Darien Whittaker, 918-627-8866 OR - Mike Walrath, 541-484-1081 PA - Bill Gebhardt, 814-237-5425 SC - Dick Harrell, 704 619-2024 TN - Milan Vigil, 901-332-3311 TX - Rick Sosa, 214-339-6653 UT - Will Bernales, 801-792-2912 VA - Frank Cucci, 757-495-7070 WA - Chris Clark, 253-838-1414 WI - John Fehling, 608-221-4606 SECONDARY DIRECTORS CHICAGO METRO - Tim Tokarz, 847-885-8541 NORTH ILLINOIS - Peter Farias, 815-468-1520 WEST IOWA - Pete Petersen, 515-991-7851 QUAD CITIES / IL-IA -Jack LaGrange, 309-269-4080 TBA FIGHT COORDINATORS USA - Sakasem, CENTRAL REGIONS - Ryan Blackorby, 309-657-6787 Last edited by Normal; 01-05-2003 at 08:07 AM.

12-27-2002, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
JIMI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: salt lake city Posts: 328 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey are you sure that sakasem is the TBA fight coordinator for USA? i didnt know he had any affiliation with the TBA. He use to be with FAIRTEX but now he is the head trainer at the Muay Thai Institute of Kunponli here in Utah. __________________ Hit first, Hit last, Always answer back....

12-31-2002, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 91 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	A couple of things For those of you who are interested in the Utah contact... Will Bernales, (801)-792-2912 would probably be a better number to try David Rodgers, Where did you get this list? And how would one go about updating some of the information on it? Jimi, I know that Sakasem was at one time or another involved with the TBA. I didn't know that he was still affiliated. I'll have to check on that. I heard something about Ajarn Chai helping him get a visa for the US or something like that. But I don't want to perpetuate any rumors. I do know that Sakasem dropped by and paid his respects to Ajarn last labor day when Ajarn was here teaching a seminar. That was somewhat of an awesome sight. Sakasem, Dee Muhammad Thopearak (2 time Lumpini Stadium Champ), and Ajarn Surachai Sirisute all in the same room at the same time. By the way... I'm planning on bringing Khru Thopearak in sometime in late January or early February to teach a workshop or two. laters, b.

12-31-2002, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
JIMI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: salt lake city Posts: 328 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	WOW, thats cool to know. I think it would be a heck of a team if Master Chai , Sakasem , and Dee got together. I heard rumors of Sakasem leaving the MTIK. I personally hope he does cause im sure you know what i think of MTIK. see you soon, jimi __________________ Hit first, Hit last, Always answer back....

12-31-2002, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Normal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 69 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Brian, I compiled this list the night before Ajarn left for Thailand. I called him and we talked for over an hour as we went through the US States one by one and these are the results. (Ajarn Chai's seminar listing was put together at his Indiana seminar back in Oct.) I had to interpret it at times as we talked and I had hoped I got most of it right but the language barrier had me a couple of times. Some of the phone #'s are his and some were mine, sorry for the mistake but I think that one was his #. It has always been a goal of mine as the Editor for the TBA Newsletter to finally put this together and get it out to the members. I used to run the Newsletter website but found it too time consuming so I want to thank Khun Khru Tim Mousel as moderator for allowing me the space here to do it. Presently there are 23 vacancies, with the exception of Mr. Dick Harrell covering both North and South Carolina. If you don’t see your state listed with a representative, I would encourage anyone interested in becoming one to contact Ajarn Chai, and/or they can send their request in writing to the TBA Office and may be considered for an appointment by Ajarn Chai as he sees fit. Secondary Directors titles were considered because I asked Ajarn if he could designate someone in areas of large populations to have a TBA director on hand to benefit the organization. As for Sakasem, I too was unsure, but Ajarn informed me that they are friends and that the gym that Sakasem teaches at is affiliated with the TBA. I trained at Fairtex out in Chandler in 95 & 96 when Sakasem was there (actually Gong Yao was my Instructor) and I have also refereed his fighters here in Illinois on several occasions. He is in my opinion a first class act, a real gentleman and deserves the title of Champion. I also want to inform everybody that the 1st Thai Boxing Association Title Fights will be held in Peoria, IL, June 7th 2003. Anyone interested in fighting in this event to contact Khun Khru Ryan Blackorby at 309-657-6787. This is something that Ajarn has been considering for some time and has given us to 'go-ahead' at this time. I hope that answers all of your questions. Everybody have a Happy new Year David Rogers kalimuay@fgi.net Spry Publishing www.sprypublishing.com Last edited by Normal; 01-01-2003 at 02:43 AM.

01-01-2003, 02:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
mike Novice Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 57 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	David Rogers, Thanks for taking the time to compile and post all of that information. Mike __________________ "A shark on whiskey is mighty risky. A shark on beer is a beer engineer." - Space Ghost

01-01-2003, 05:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 91 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	David, Thanks for the info. No appologies necessary. I think that, that number was valid at one point in time but within the last year or so, Khun Khru Bernales picked up a new number. I think you do a great job on the newsletter and must admit I am anxiously awaiting the next issue. I am interested to hear more about the Thai Boxing Association Title fights if you don't mind and have the time to post it. Are the fights pro fights or amature? What are the rules (elbows, no elbows, knees to the head, round times and total rounds). How would one go about entering as a fighter? Is it an intra-school tournament or is anybody welcome? On a completely different note, I too have met Khru Sakasem and agree with you about him being a class act. He took a moment or two to shout encouragement on the couple times that I was at his training facility and then he also took some time to help a little with my corner when I fought last. I hear he has a real good sense of humor as well. Thanks again sir and happy new year to you! b.

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