Houghton Thai Boxing Academy

17/06/2026

Proud to sponsper the lads, looking forwards to another solid year next year building on the work done

2nd year down as a team, goodbye Under 8’s, hello Under 9’s.

A fantastic presentation day yesterday to recognise the effort the lads have put in and celebrate the success of their developments, both individually and as a team 👏

I’ve watched this team come together from the very start, a few new faces have arrived and old ones gone but we still have a lot of the OGs that started with us with no experience in grassroots football as Under 7s.

This year I wanted to recognise the lads individually so decided to name each trophy on the strengths they’ve shown, not your standard “top goalscorer” as to be honest that means nothing, development as players means the most at this age and needs to be recognised.

Trophies 🏆

Bailey Lambert - The Iron Man
Harrison Stewart - Coaches Player
Zach Harrington - The Magician
Joaquin Gonzales - The Sportsmanship Award
JJ King - Club Values Award
Freddie Scott - Rising Star
Henry Philips - Versatile Player
Archie Stephenson - Golden Glove

A massive well done to each and every player that’s played their part throughout the season, we’ve seen a pretty much group of strangers come together and become not just team mates but friends for life.

As a coach they’re a pleasure to work with and I am grateful for the opportunity and the support I receive from the lads, parents and supporters as well as our sponsors.

Big thanks to Alan, Jill, Andrew, Craig and all the rest of the club for organising a great day.

Up The Valley 🟠⚫️

Sponsors 🤝

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Houghton Thai Boxing Academy

14/06/2026

11 years ago today I had 4 Kickboxing fights in 1 day at the ICO – International Combat Organisation British Open, winning 2 lots of 2.
1st round TKO, Points, 2nd round TKO, Points.

A few things stick with me that day, I spoke with highly accoladed Mick Crossland in praise of my work on the day and after as well as picking up a few new fans along the way, a few people came by the ring and waited about all day to watch me fight as they were fairly entertained in what was going on in the corner of that sports hall that day.

The Cherry on the cake is my brother won gold along side me, looking razor sharp on the day too. Us boys were bouncing off each other all day.

This feels like yesterday and it wasn't the last time I entered any full contact compitions. I look forwards to taking my own students to multiple fights in 1 day and bring back golds of their own with stories to tell...

11/06/2026

Open Corner: Meet The Somatic Yeti Henry and I have partnered up to bring greater community resilience starting at the heart of the coalfields every Friday at 3-4:30pm down at the Gym and get involved or Message for enquires.

Whats to come....
•Coffee Mornings
•Wildness Walks
•Bro-ga
•Personal developments Opportunities

04/06/2026

Strating the 20th of June for just £5 or included in your Silver & Gold Membership. Book in the gym catch app with our Coach

31/05/2026

On the big stage at securing a good display of skill & workrate steering him a strong TKO victory over the line 💥 Big thanks to for grabbing us after 🎙

26/05/2026

Let's go! ready to go on Saturday night.
This time on the road for the upset! DH4 on Tour.

21/05/2026

We are open business as usual this on-coming bank holiday 🥋

17/05/2026

ใจเย็น - Cool Heart.

Wining rounds, loosing rounds, in the changing room, with notice. Without notice. Aaron always displays a cool-heart. Living in the gym and nights like this on the big stage at it is exactly what we live for 🇹🇭

07/05/2026

ready to go for some C-Class action on taking the bout on short notice, but sharp and clever as always 💥 last few tickets in the gym to collect 🎟

04/05/2026

Up the boys 🟠 ⚫️