Let me pass on the knowledge that I acquired both in the US and all over Southeast Asia. Ajarn Hulon Floyd has been training in the art of Muay Thai Kickboxing or "Thai Boxing" for over 24 years beginning in 1996. His instructor, Khru Rick Caudle trained under Suwat Sidthilaw of Thailand. The Sidthilaw brand of Muay Thai is raw, brutal, and to the point. Suwat's father was his local village's Thai
Boxing champion in Thailand. This form of Muay Thai was derived from the old ways of defense more closely related to Muay Chaiya and Muay Boran. Suwat later brought this form to Bangkok where he mixed it with the modern day Muay Thai we know today. Ajarn Hlulon Floyd also has a Muay Thai fight record record of 7 wins with 1 loss. Due to injuries he was unable to pursue his dream as a Professional Muay Thai fighter. Rather then give up on his dream he chose to focus his efforts towards helping others follow their dreams and be everything they can be. Ajarn Hulon Floyd has trained more than 100 respected fighters and has over 500 rounds of cornering under his belt. Ajarn’s knowledge has led fighters to state, regional, Malaysian and world champions. His skills in strategy and fighter preparation are evident in each and every bout he over sees. Hulon Floyd also studied Jeet Kun Do. Khru's Sifu Rick Caudle Trained among the nation’s elite in JKD and himself was certified by one of Bruce Lee's original Students. The way of the intercepting fist applies simple techniques using only what works. The knowledge Hulon Floyd took from JKD he has applied to his own straight forward and simple way of teaching self defense as well as using it in the ring. Hulon Floyd received his brown sash in Wing Chun Gung Fu and has achieved many certifications under the Creative Fighting Concepts System. Ajarn is also a certified instructor in Jeet Kun Do(JKD) and Rapid Assault Tactics(RAT). Modern arnis and kali are also a focus to Ajarn Hulon Floyd. Both of these Systems of fighting include use of Knives and Bamboo sticks. Hulon Floyd’s Arnis and kali lineage are linked to Dan Inosanto one of Bruce Lee’s original students and Paul Vunak. The use of angles and quick strikes has given Ajarn Hulon Floyd an insight as to how to achieve a large payoff with little effort. Ajarn is also the Malaysian Country Representative and also a Tennessee State Representative for the United States Muay Thai Association or USMTA. Eventually his intentions are to start promoting all Muay Thai events. Making use of his many friends brings TRUE Muay Thai to the southern United States. Ajarn also holds a seat on the Southeast Asia Muay Thai council. Ajarn has trained Pro Muay Thai Fighters in the US, Malaysia and Thailand. Ajarn Hulon Floyd hopes to help the sport grow as well as give local would be fighters a place to call home in the authentic Thai style.
“The most rewarding part of teaching is watching each student grow. That split second when they realize they have stumbled onto something that will forever change their life. That is simply the most amazing part of my journey to this point. To know I will never forget each and every one of my students and that they will never forget me...Where else can you achieve such a thing?"
Ajarn Hulon Floyd has 24 years of martial arts experience including:
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Modern Arnis and Kali
Small Circle Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Stick and Knife Training
Jeet Kun Do
He also is certified to teach:
Muay Thai (United States Muay Thai Association)( Sidthilaw Thai)
Rapid Assault Tactics
Jeet Kun Do
