Top Notch Muay Thai

Rule #5 - Keep the gym clean & pick up after yourself.

It’s very important to train in a clean environment. One thing that folks need to think about is infections can happen from open wounds that aren’t cleaned properly and then if that’s brought into a gym that’s not cleaned properly, that’s a bad recipe for staff infection.

So, cleaning the gym EVERY single night. Cleaning the mats, cleaning the pads, the gear you used and PUT AWAY.

Wherever you grabbed the gear from, that’s where it goes back to clean and tidy.
Not taking it from one place and leaving it on the floor not cleaned. Again, this comes back to rule 1, respect.

So, my rule #5, and not is any particular order, is leave the gym and the equipment the way you found it. Clean, tidy and put away 🙏🏼
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Rule #4 - Proper Hygiene

In Martial Arts we’re working hard, it’s hot a lot of the times in the gym, people are sweating like crazy, we’re crushing pads, sparring and clinching.

It’s important to show up to class having a clean body, clean clothes, nails cut, toe nails cut.

If you show up dirty, clothes not washed, smelly, nails not cut. This is super disrespectful. And shows you don’t care about the people around you.

Also not masking stinky clothes with cologne or perfume. Some people like myself are super sensitive to smells.
So it also comes back around to being respectful.

When in the gym, please show up clean, nails cut and ready to do whatever techniques are assigned that day 🙏🏼

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Rule #3 - No Whining

Martial Arts classes aren’t built around just what YOU want to do or what you don’t want to do.
Whatever your teacher / Kru is teaching that day, you should listen, be ready to learn, not complaining about the technique or drill we did or didn’t do.
This comes back to being respectful to your teacher.
Your teacher has spent time that day planning and thinking of techniques and drills for you to enjoy and learn and grow your knowledge.
The last thing they want from you is for you to complain about this or that.

ENJOY the journey -
Not today, maybe not tomorrow but there will be a day in the future when you hang the gloves up for the very last time.
So be present, enjoy the training and your time in the gym / Dojo 🙏🏼
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Rule #2 - Be Focused

After you bow onto the mats, gotten ready for class to begin and you are in class. You must remain focused.

No cell phones, no head phones, no aimless talking.
When in class you have to be focused on the task at hand.

Yourself and the people around you are here to learn, expand your knowledge, grow as Martial Artists.
If someone is just messing around, not paying attention, being loud and not respectful.
Then how are you and the people around you supposed to learn ?

So, my rule 2 I will say once in the gym / Dojo. Remain focused, listen and be ready to learn 🙏🏼
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Rule #1 - Respect

Above everything else the most important to me in the gym and in life is respect.

Over my years in Martial Arts dating back to 1996, starting out in traditional Arts, I was lucky enough to have really solid teachers / role models as a Kid in the Dojo.

I was always taught when coming into the Dojo / Gym you Bow, you bow before touching the mat, you bow when leaving the mat, you bow to each other and you bow to your teachers.

Even when I see my teachers and other teachers outside of the gym, I always bow. It’s a sign of respect.

So to me, at Top Notch it’s respect above all things.

To your gym, to your teachers, to your fellow students and to everyone around you.

As Martial Artists always show respect 🙏🏼
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🔥 OKANAGAN MARTIAL ARTIST MARKET 🔥
📍 Hosted at Preta Academy – Kelowna, BC
📅 July 25th, 2026
⏱️10AM - 6PM

The Okanagan Martial Arts community is coming together for one unforgettable day of training, movement, connection, and culture.

This is more than just a seminar event.

This is a full-day martial arts experience bringing together Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, local businesses, vendors, music, and community — all under one roof.

Train with an incredible lineup of coaches from across multiple disciplines, learn from experienced martial artists, connect with local businesses and be part of something built to unite and grow the combat sports community in the Okanagan.

🥊 BOXING
🥋 BJJ & NO-GI
🇹🇭 MUAY THAI
🔥 MMA
⚡ KICKBOXING
🎧 DJ + SOCIAL
🛍️ LOCAL VENDORS

Featuring:

- David Lea – Toshido - MMA

- Graham McIntosh – Thistletown Boxing

- Karo Kleinhaar – Top Notch Muay Thai - Kickboxing Champion

- Craig “Smokey” – Toshido - Gi BJJ

- Thanit Boom – Wor Watthanaya Thailand - Muay Thai

- Adolfo Lozano - PTT Kelowna - Muay Thai

- Justin Aujla-Fieldt - (AF Academy) – No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

+ local vendors including:
- Supplement World
- Wrapthru Hand Wraps
-Special Guest Vender from Thailand - Wor Watthanaya - Bringing merch from their gym

Whether you’re a fighter, hobbyist, coach, beginner, or simply someone passionate about movement and self-growth — this event is for you.

Our mission is to bring people together through martial arts, support mental and physical wellness, and continue building a stronger martial arts community here in the Okanagan.

🔥 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE 🔥

Train Together. Fight Together. Grow Togethe