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January 30, 2013Training Tip Tuesday
January 29, 2013This week’s training tips deals with countering your opponents in muay thai
Take-On Prodcutions Announces Partial Fight card for Upcoming February Event
January 27, 2013Several of the marquee names featured on “Take On Muay Thai XIX,” which will include representatives from 22 premiere Muay Thai kickboxing gyms, are:
Jess Ng (8-1) – coming off an impressive victory in Thailand and has gone 7-0 in her last 7 fights to include a WKA and TBA title!
Angela Hill (10-0) – Steamrolling through opponents, undefeated Hill will be facing a very tough and also undefeated California native Ariana Gomez (5-0)
Freddy Cheung (6-1) – The Take On Rising Stars 155lb. champ will face undefeated Manny Casais (6-0). Casais is the top fighter out of Coban’s Muay Thai right here in NYC.
Robinson Marte (8-0) – Undefeated Marte will be facing always fearless Cornell Ward who hails from renowned Five Points Academy in NYC.
Joe “Avatar” Bastone (3-0) – Bursting onto the fight scene in impressive fashion, Bastone has two of the most vicious knockouts in Take On history
Others top fighters appearing on the fight card include: Joey Hernandez, 7-3 (Mushin MMA); Rich Brattole, 10-0 (Weapons 9); Kate “Rock” Allen, 3-1 (Cool Hearts/PA), and Omar Estevez, 7-3 (Sitan Gym NY).
Visit www.TakeOnProductions.com for the full fight card, highlights from past events, fighter features and more.
Take On Productions Announces Official Event for 2013 in NYC
January 26, 2013
Take On Productions Announces Official Event for 2013 in NYC
January 25, 2013“TAKE ON MUAY THAI XIX”
KICKS OFF 2013 AT RESORTS WORLD CASINO IN NEW YORK CITY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
New York, NY (January 17, 2013) – TaKe On Productions, New York’s premiere Muay Thai promotion announced the first event of 2013 to take place at Resorts World Casino on Friday, February 22 ,2013. This historic occasion will mark the first Muay Thai event at the first ever Casino in New York City.
Tickets start at $45.00 and go on sale Friday, January 18, at www.TakeOnProductions.com, and at Muay Thai and MMA gyms throughout NY, NJ, CT and PA. Full event information along with fight card, event details, fighter information, and other exciting content can also be found at www.TakeOnNYC.com.
After closing out 2012 at the legendary Madison Square Garden with “Muay Thai at the Mecca 2”, the 2013 season is building up to bring more high octane events and new and exciting venues. “Leading off the 2013 season at the first ever casino in New York City is just a taste of what is in store for the year ahead” said Eddie Cuello, Take On President.
“Take On Muay Thai XIX” will feature the area’s top pro fighters including Brooklyn’s own Turan “the Tornado” Hasanov, the devastating up and coming cruiser weight Wayne Barrett, and New York fan favorite Sean Hinds. Three title fights will highlight this much anticipated fight card as Take On 145 lb. champ Sean Fagan, WKA champ Stoney “Bacalao” Morales, and WKA champ Prairie Rugilo all look to defend their crowns.
“After bringing championship-level boxing back to it’s rightful home here in New York City, Resorts World Casino New York City is thrilled to debut Muay Thai kickboxing to New York City’s first and only casino. This historic first night of Muay Thai at Resorts World Casino is an undeniable sign of great things to come, as we pick up the mantle as the home for the best possible mix of entertainment New York City has to offer” said Christian Goode, Senior Vice President of Development of Genting Americas, Inc.
“We are excited to add this new and exciting venue to our roster after successful events at venues including Madison Square Garden and Bally’s Atlantic City in 2012. Consistently forging ahead for our fighters, our fans, and for the sport of Muay Thai has been our main goal. We are proud to be able to deliver top notch fights at top notch venues” stated TaKe On CEO Mike Gasparski.
Several of the marquee names featured on “Take On Muay Thai XIX,” which will include representatives from 22 premiere Muay Thai kickboxing gyms, are:
Jess Ng (8-1) – coming off an impressive victory in Thailand and has gone 7-0 in her last 7 fights to include a WKA and TBA title!
Angela Hill (10-0) – Steamrolling through opponents, undefeated Hill will be facing a very tough and also undefeated California native Ariana Gomez (5-0)
Freddy Cheung (6-1) – The Take On Rising Stars 155lb. champ will face undefeated Manny Casais (6-0). Casais is the top fighter out of Coban’s Muay Thai right here in NYC.
Robinson Marte (8-0) – Undefeated Marte will be facing always fearless Cornell Ward who hails from renowned Five Points Academy in NYC.
Joe “Avatar” Bastone (3-0) – Bursting onto the fight scene in impressive fashion, Bastone has two of the most vicious knockouts in Take On history
Others top fighters appearing on the fight card include: Joey Hernandez, 7-3 (Mushin MMA); Rich Brattole, 10-0 (Weapons 9); Kate “Rock” Allen, 3-1 (Cool Hearts/PA), and Omar Estevez, 7-3 (Sitan Gym NY).
Visit www.TakeOnProductions.com for the full fight card, highlights from past events, fighter features and more.
About TaKe On Productions
TaKe On Productions burst onto the fight scene in 2009, and rapidly became the top Muay Thai fight promotion company on the East Coast. TaKe On has brought fight fans eighteen exciting Professional and Amateur Thai boxing events, including the US’s largest event in history “Muay Thai at the Mecca”, “Muay Thai at the Mecca 2”, the legendary “Battle at the Beacon”, “Battle at Bally’s 2” in Atlantic City, and the $10K Pro Tournament where 8 Pro fighters competed in a one night to take home the title and the prize. Take On events always showcase the best local, national, and international talent, from up and coming prospects to seasoned veterans of the sport. For more information, visit www.TaKeOnProductions.com
ABOUT Resorts World Casino New York City
Resorts World Casino New York City (Resorts World Casino) is the first entertainment destination of its kind in the five boroughs of New York City. Resorts World Casino is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, and the world’s largest Destination Resorts operator. Genting has Resorts World-branded properties in Asia, Europe, North America and on all four oceans through the 50% ownership of Norwegian Cruise Line and Star Cruises brands. Genting’s international strategic partners include Universal Studios and Simon Property. The company has a combined market capitalization of $45 billion and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide.
Take on Productions Offer 20% off Tickets for Their Next Event
January 25, 2013
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Muay Thai Fightclub’s Review of Take-On Production’s Muay Thai at the Mecca 2
December 27, 2012On November 10th, Muay Thai Fightclub was invited by team Take-On to attend their production of Muay Thai at The Mecca 2.
Muay Thai Fightclub’s partner and Director of Marketing, David Mykel enjoyed a nice pre-birthday dose of quality, classic muay thai, something he has been missing in previous NYC. Take-On Production’s Muay Thai at the Mecca 2 was hosted at none other than Madison Square Garden’s Theater where 3,000 muay thai enthusiasts gathered to watch the 13 fight card. Fighters gathered from all over the Tri-State area as well as Virginia, Kansas, North Carolina and even as far as Milan, Italy. The depth of talented fighters was a clear demonstration of Take-On’s dedication to bringing solid skills to all their events and ensuring the audience is entertained from the ring of the bell to the clap of the bricks.30 fighters competed in 8 different weight classes, with 3 championship belts on the line, and they did not disappoint. Stand out fights included an upset by the challenger Steve Hernandez (PinPoint Muay Thai) over the undefeated Ariel Abreu (Undefeated) for the Take-On middleweight title; 
local fighter Freddy Chueng’s (Sitan) upset win over the very talented and athletic Manny Casias (Coban) and our favorite, a rematch of local boys Joey Hernandez (Mushin MMA) and Sean Fagan (Westchester Fightclub) for the Take-On featherweight belt, with Fagan just inching out Hernandez. Muay Thai Fightclub watched these two warriors go head-to-head only 2 months ago in Chinatown, so it was surprising to see a rematch so quickly on the books, but we’re glad it was. The men weren’t the only ones mixing it up in the ring; Take-On featured three women’s fight as well.
Stand-out included Irina K’s (5-Points Academy) victory of Chantal Perry (Renzo Gracie) and Jess Ng’s (Sitan) dominant victory over Melanie Odria for the Take-On atom-weight belt. 
In case you missed the fights, go here to watch some highlights:
https://muaythaifightclub.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/take-n-releases-highlights-from-muay-thai-at-the-mecca-2/
https://muaythaifightclub.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/take-n-releases-highlights-from-muay-thai-at-the-mecca-2/
In addition to some stand out fighting, MTFC was also impressed by the charitable spirit Take-On exhibited at this event. The card took place In the wake of superstorm Sandy, with thousands around us still without power, running water and subways down to name a few of our cities problems. Not only did Take-On step it up and donated a portion of ticket sales to Sandy Relief victims, they also hosted a 50-50 raffle, organized a food and clothing drive at the event, donated muay thai gear to a local gym CROM Martial Training in the Rockaways as well as giving free tickets to anyone who lives in the Rockaways (a beachfront community located in Queens and one of the hardest hit areas by Sandy). As if this wasn’t enough community spirit, Take-On Productions went one step further and offered free admission to all of our armed forces men and women who showed up in uniform. Muay Thai fightclub wants to give a big shout to Take-On for remaining a pillar in the NYC and Muay Thai communities by setting a shining example of what a local business is supposed to be all about.
Take-On put together, what stands out as one of the best muay thai/mma fights Muay Thai Fightclub has seen in the NYC area. There were enough fights and skill level to keep a variety of fans engaged and the pace at which production kept everything moving was perfect so-as not too have any delay time. Proper fighter introductions were given, beautiful ring girls strutted their stuff in between rounds and fans were exposed to one of MTFC’s favorite traditions in our beloved sport, the wai khru. 
No detail was left up to chance by Take-On: the seating layout was great, as every stoked fan had a great view of the ring; food and beverages were easily accessible for anyone wanting to imbibe, as were programs and gear (maybe even some MTFC gear at the next event??) and security was helpful and attentive.
No detail was left up to chance by Take-On: the seating layout was great, as every stoked fan had a great view of the ring; food and beverages were easily accessible for anyone wanting to imbibe, as were programs and gear (maybe even some MTFC gear at the next event??) and security was helpful and attentive.In conclusion, we’re pleased to say that Take-On Productions and Muay Thai Fightclub will be working together in the future, so stay tuned….
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Take-n Releases Highlights from Muay Thai at the Mecca 2
December 19, 2012Just in case you missed some classic fights at Take-On Production’s Muay Thai at the Mecca 2, be sure to check out the highlight reel here
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Fight For Rockaway Benefit for CROM By Mike LNg
December 10, 2012
There have been an increasing number of efforts that are all designed to support Chris Romulo’s efforts to rebuild his gym CROM. It’s been well known how Hurricane Sandy has wreaked havoc on the lives of business owners specifically in Rockaway, New York. There have been several individual efforts from Muay Thai Preservation Project’s donation drive and Muay Thai at the Mecca’s efforts. Coban even joined the cause with a seminar benefiting CROM’s recovery. But now long time New York promoter Friday Night Fights will have a fight card to help Chris Romulo rebuild his gym.
From the Fight for Rockaway press release:
Join us for a night to remember!
For over a decade, Chris Romulo was a leader in establishing and defining the sport of Muay Thai in our region. Romulo continued to do so on a national and international level towards the end of his long and illustrious career. He & his wife Sarah then opened Crom Martial Training where, as a coach, Romulo continued to champion the values that we all admired and shared during Romulo’s fighting career.
Hurricane Sandy ravaged Rockaway Beach where the Romulo’s gym and home were both located and destroyed. The fight for Rockaway will feature an incredible night of Muay Thai in celebration and support of Chris & Sarah Romulo!
Details: Fight for Rockaway: A Special Event Benefiting CROM Martial Training and the Romulo Family at Broad Street Ballroom
It’s good to see New Yorkers and Muay Thai’s east coast family come together to help one of their own. Chris Romulo’s gym is not only a Muay Thai gym but it’s a community center that does in fact help at risk youth. Check out the press they did for the event below.
So Live Your Life (Poem from Act of Valor)
March 29, 2012So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.
Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home. Chief Tecumseh
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