TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo

TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo

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The OFFICIAL PAGE for the TBA Classic: Muay Thai World Expo! The largest Muay Thai tournament in North, South and Central America!

The TBA Classic/Muay Thai Expo World Championships started in 2007 (formerly known as the Muay Thai Classic or MTC) and has grown to be the largest amateur Muay Thai tournament in North America drawing in over 1000 fighters. Focusing on MUAY THAI, not "kickboxing", the MTWE uses certified, trained Muay Thai officials that strive to use Muay Thai scoring. Our goal is to aid in the growth of Muay Thai in the states. To register and for more info, visit www.muaythaitournaments.com

06/08/2026

Trophies - Belts - Medals...
Who's taking home this year's trophies?
The largest team may have an advantage, but it doesn't always mean they will take it home!

>One team point for every fighter who checks in and makes weight (doesnt have to transfer).
>One team point for each elimination bout won. (No points for advancing due to forfeit)
>TWO team points for every Championship win!

Team Trophy - all fighters' points are totaled.
Jr Team Trophy - only the Junior fighters' points are totaled.
Female Team Trophy - only the female fighters' points are totaled.

Best Nak Muay - FOUR trophies will be awarded: best male, best female, best junior boy, best junior girl. They do not have to win to be presented with this award. The Guests of Honor, Bryan Popejoy and Chai Sirisute, will select the recipients.

Honorable Mention - this trophy can go to ANYONE - coach, fighter, spectator, staff, or a team. Someone whom Pete and Pam feel deserves recognition for something special.

06/06/2026

WTBA Students - opportunity to test for apprentice level!

WTBA Students -- are you ready to become a Khuen Khru under Ajarn Chai's lineage?
Testing will take place at this year's TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo
Complete the application for consideration.
https://forms.gle/yDFG1o4PabReFESWA

06/02/2026

REGISTRATIONS STILL ACCEPTED FOR FIGHTERS WITHOUT ANY VIABLE OPTION
Registrations closed on 5/31/26, However, there are still a handful of fighters that do not have any reasonable option for a match up. If you, or someone you know, would match up to one of these fighters, we are offering a reduced registration fee until the end of day on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. We can also make a catch weight bracket if the weight spread is reasonable. Juniors must be within a MAXIMUM of 24 months.
registration payment link: https://square.link/u/LOUOGqIm

05/31/2026

Who is presenting the Championship belts this year?
Two members of the Sirisute family will present the Championship belts this year.
The presenters are Bryan Popejoy, brother-in-law of Ajarn Chai, and Chai Sirisute, Ajarn Chai’s eldest son.

Photos from TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo's post 05/12/2026

Some teams are growing and stepping up to the challenge!
Overall Team and Junior Team Trophies will be fun to watch!

04/29/2026

Empty Brackets close in FIVE Days!
If you're sitting on the fence, waiting and watching, get your registration in! Once empties are closed, we will not re-open them. We will only accept registrations in the ones that are still open.
www.muaythaitournaments.com

FENCE SITTERS, THIS IS FOR YOU!
Every year, after receiving multiple emails from fighters saying they would register, but there is no one in their bracket, I am forced to address the issue of those sitting on the fence, just waiting....
While you are sitting there wondering if there is someone to match up with you, there ARE others doing the same thing!
I have seen a bracket go from no one to 5-6 people (or more) in just a couple of days once the first person registers!

If you are unsure, you do not have to submit the registration fee! Send through your registration form, it will post as 'pending,' and others will see there is interest! Then you can choose to pay the registration fee and finalize your space!

Don't sit and wait.... Just Do It!

Photos from TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo's post 04/29/2026

TEAM POINTS TROPHIES ---
Teams are growing and adjusting!
Junior Teams are starting to increase in numbers!
This is going to be a tight race to see who accumulates the most points!

04/24/2026

FENCE SITTERS, THIS IS FOR YOU!
Every year, after receiving multiple emails from fighters saying they would register, but there is no one in their bracket, I am forced to address the issue of those sitting on the fence, just waiting....
While you are sitting there wondering if there is someone to match up with you, there ARE others doing the same thing!
I have seen a bracket go from no one to 5-6 people (or more) in just a couple of days once the first person registers!

If you are unsure, you do not have to submit the registration fee! Send through your registration form, it will post as 'pending,' and others will see there is interest! Then you can choose to pay the registration fee and finalize your space!

Don't sit and wait.... Just Do It!

Photos from TBA Classic - Muay Thai World Expo's post 04/24/2026

TOP TEN --
The battle for the Team Trophy is growing!
Who will take the Team Trophy, Junior Team Trophy, Honorable Mention, and Best Nak Muay trophies home?

04/15/2026

Teams are starting to build!!!
Who will be the largest team attending?
Who will take home the "Team Points" trophy?
Who will take home the "Junior Team Points" trophy?
Things are picking up speed and will be happening fast!!
www.muaythaitournaments.com

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