Mixed Martial Arts at Tiger Muay Thai & MMA

The Mixed Martial Arts program at the Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket fitness facility is ran under the supervision of “Magical” Ray Elbe.

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under 3rd degree professor Juliano Prado of the Brazilian Top Team, Elbe is a veteran of over 40 professional MMA fights with international competition in more than 10 countries. A 4x Champion in Mixed Martial Arts, Elbe also posses a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University.

Having traveled the world fighting in Combative sports, Elbe has a reputation established both in the gym and through a 10+ year of professional competition. Anyone looking to discover the sport of MMA should seek someone with as much knowledge and understanding of the sport as Ray. More about Ray on www.magicalray.com.

Having worked as a fighter, trainer, promoter, commentator, and manager during his 10+ years in the sport, Elbe know what it takes to be successful.

Ray about the training he delivers;
“I approach MMA from an educators point of view. Students have to understand things from the inside out, you have to be able to break your toy …and put it back together.”

“I encourage my students to keep daily journals of their progressive improvement. I want them to examine their games daily, creating mental flow charts of options available during the fight. Explanation of techniques given in class, are always done in a linking, continuous-flow type of enviornment which allows students to quickly grasp the idea of thinking several moves ahead of their opponent.”

“MMA isn’t about being the best Muay Thai fighter, or the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter. MMA is about being able to integrate the most valuable techniques from every practical fighting style available and blending them together to produce a high breed combative form”

Structure of the MMA program.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling classes are ran twice a day, once in the mornings and again in the evenings Monday-Friday. Open Mat is held Saturday at noon. There is a competition class for those looking to compete in MMA Mon-Fri at 4pm and an American Wrestling class 3x’s a week Tue & Thur 6-7pm and Sat. 1-2.30pm

9-11am Mon-Fri Morning Submission Grappling

classes are regularly conducted under the supervision of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Ray Elbe. The classes are open to anyone regardless of skill level, the techniques taught will focus primarily on the novice to intermediate Grappler. This class is perfect for anyone looking to grasp a general understanding of ‘ground fighting’ while discovering the sports of Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Class will consist of a warm up, technical training, cardio training, and sparring.

4-6pm Mon-Fri Afternoon Intermediate to Advanced MMA class (Instructor Approval needed)

This class requires an instructors approval. Students wishing to train during the 4pm class will need to individually approach either Ray Elbe or Wiktor Svensson and have a discussion about joining the training group.

The afternoon class is intended for the individual looking to compete in MMA on either the professional or (BBQ Beatdown) amateur level. The class has a mandatory list of training equipment which includes shin pads, 16oz gloves, and a mouth guard. Other “recommended” gear includes; head gear, hand wraps, groin protector, Shooto Style MMA gloves.

Individuals will be expected to be self motivated.

7-8.30pm Mon-Fri Evening Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

classes are regularly conducted under Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt and Martial Combat Star Wiktor Svensson of Sweden. The lessons are designed to give a participants the opportunity to learn the basic principles needed to be successful in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Submission Wrestling.

Anyone is welcome to attend the night time classes regardless of experience. Wiktor is available to teach in English as well as his native language of Swedish.

6-7pm Tue & Thurs. 1-2.30pm Sat. American Wrestling

Currently this class is being conducted under the supervision of Ultimate Fighter alumni and Affliction veteran JJ Ambrose of the American Kickboxing Academy fight team. Ambrose a veteran of over 20 professional MMA fights, has an impressive 85% win ratio. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple belt under Tracy Hess of the Subfighter Gym in Southern California, this 25 year old sensation he has had an opportunity to train and compete against some of the best grapplers in the world.

This class is an intense hour wrestling practice focusing on technical aspects while helping developing that ‘wrestler mentality’ within those who participate.