Saekson Academy

Weight cut complete. ✔️

Made weight like pros... just another day at the office.

Now it's time to put on a show.

🎤 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins: 2:00 PM TODAY

🥊 Fight Card Starts: 5:00 PM TOMORROW

We're the 2nd fight on the main card.

Thank you to everyone for the support. Let's get it done.

LET'S GO!! 👊🔥

COACH SPOTLIGHT 🎉 Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today we celebrate not only a coach, but a man who has dedicated more than 35 years of his life to this sport.Over the decades, he's coached athletes from every walk of life from beginners stepping into the gym for the first time to UFC fighters and even the original K-1 Champion. His knowledge has been earned through decades of experience, but what makes him truly special has never been his resume.
These days, he's happiest standing in the background, helping the next generation grow. Whether it's breaking down technique, sharing stories from the old days, or offering a few words of encouragement, he's always looking for ways to make those around him better. If you've ever met him, you know he can make anyone smile. He's one of the kindest people you'll ever come across, always willing to lend a hand, offer advice, or simply be there when someone needs him. His lessons have never been limited to fighting...he's just as knowledgeable about the bigger fight we all face: life.Thank you for everything you've done for our fighters, our coaches, our gym, and our family. The impact you've made over the last 35+ years reaches far beyond the ring.

Happy Birthday, Papa. We love you, and we're grateful for everything you continue to do. ❤️🥊

Sayonara Japan......

What's harder?
Starting Muay Thai...
or
Showing up consistently for an entire year?
Anyone can sign up.
Very few people are willing to keep showing up when they're sore, tired, busy, frustrated, or not seeing immediate results.
In my experience, talent isn't usually what separates people.
Consistency is.
What's your answer, and why?

Leadership has very little to do with having all the answers. It's about asking better questions, listening more, and bringing people together to move the sport forward.
📸 Eliza Menendez also Fay or Liz

Want to support Muay Thai? Buy a ticket.

Everyone talks about growing the sport. We want bigger shows, bigger purses, more opportunities, and more fans.
But growth doesn't start at the top.
It starts at your local and regional events.
As someone who promotes fights, I see it all the time... people asking to get in for free. Fighters, coaches, photographers, influencers, friends... everyone wants to support the sport, but sometimes the best way to do that is simply by paying for a ticket.
Local shows are expensive to produce. Every ticket sold helps promoters keep putting on events, gives fighters more opportunities to compete, creates work for officials and photographers, and makes sponsors more willing to invest. A healthy local scene creates a healthy sport.
So let me ask you a couple of questions:
When was the last time you paid to attend a local Muay Thai event?
When was the last time you invited someone who had never seen Muay Thai before?
We always say we need more fans. Well, new fans don't just appear...they're introduced by the people who already love the sport.
Imagine if everyone in our community bought just one extra ticket and brought a friend. You don't have to do it every event. Just doing it once could make a bigger impact than most people realize.
Sometimes supporting Muay Thai isn't about posting on social media.

Sometimes it's as simple as showing up.

We celebrated my son's 10th birthday at Universal Studios Japan today.
This trip has been on his heart for a long time. For years he's watched YouTube videos about Japan dreaming about one day walking these streets himself. Watching that dream become reality has been one of my favorite parts of this journey.
What's been even more special is realizing how much he already knows. Everywhere we go, he's teaching us about the culture, explaining why things are done a certain way, and sharing little facts that make us stop and appreciate where we are. His curiosity never takes a day off. He's the kind of kid who wants to understand everything. Always asking questions. Always starting conversations. Sometimes even challenging what I say not out of disrespect, but because he genuinely wants to learn. Truthfully, he reminds me so much of myself at his age. More than anything, I'm proud of the person he's becoming. He has a kind heart, loves people, and isn't afraid to be himself. In a world that often rewards fitting in, I hope you never lose the courage to stand out.
Happy 10th Birthday, son. I love you more than you'll ever know.

🚨 Matchmaking has officially started for this event.

If you're looking to compete on September 5th, now is the time to reach out.

Whether this is your first fight or you're a seasoned competitor, send me a message with your experience, weight, age, and gym.

Our goal is simple: fair, competitive matchups that give both athletes the opportunity to perform at their best.

Coaches, fighters, parents—don't wait until the last minute. The earlier you reach out, the better the matchups we can make.

📩 DM me to get matched.

July 18 is a big night for Saekson Academy.
🥊 Tabatha Ricci steps back into the UFC, looking to make a statement in Oklahoma.
🥊 Isaac Delgado and Jhovanny Pedraza take the stage at the Thai Fighting Championship in Los Angeles, ready to showcase everything they've worked for.
Months of preparation. Countless rounds. Early mornings. Late nights.
Now it's time to perform.
If you're in California, come out and support Isaac and Jhovanny live. If you're watching the UFC, be sure to tune in and cheer on Tabatha.
No matter where you're watching from... we're planning on putting on a show.
Don't miss it. 👊🔥

FightNight

Excited to welcome Liam "The Hitman" Harrison to Saekson Academy.
If you're a fighter or even thinking about stepping into the ring this is one of those opportunities you don't pass up.
You can learn technique anywhere. But there's a difference between learning technique and learning from someone who's tested it against the best in the world.
Liam has shared the ring with the who's who of Muay Thai. The lessons he'll teach weren't learned in a classroom they were earned through decades of competing at the highest level.
Whether you're preparing for your next fight or you're simply looking to sharpen your skills, you'll walk away better than you came in.
Friday July 24 | 6:00 PM
Spots are limited. See you on the mats.