USMTA OFFICE DIRECTORY - MAIN

 All Officers are required to show and or display the official badge at all functions and events pertaining to his or her duties.

All USMTA officers should contact the National  Headquarters for further information.

Arjarn Clint Heyliger, is the founder of the USMTA, the AMTJRA and the AMTO, has been a veteran of martial arts for 39 years. He has studied several martial arts disciplines including Shotokan, Judo, Kendo, Kung-Fu (Black Tiger system), Muay Thai and Chao Cherk,  under instructors, Sken, Ronnie Green, Tony Moore. Has been recognized by the late Arjarn Sammai Grandmaster of Buddhai Sawan Institute of Swordsmanship, of Bangkok. is credited with pushing the USMTA to the forefront of American Muay Thai, became a member of the WMTC, WMTF,  AMTAT, WAMTO.   He is currently the only U.S. instructor in the rare 'Chun Ghoy ' Combat fighting system taught by the late Grandmasters Louis and Thomas Reed.

  He specialized in blade training and combat  concepts qualified in CQB , has instructed members of the DEA and NYPD , Navy Seals, and Federal Officers of the Justice Department. He has been employed as a 'Professional bodyguard',  and is  currently a member of the diplomatic corp. Member of the CBKBT Hall of Fame.

He was given the fighting name of "Lemb", which means a thick piece of bamboo cut very sharply at an angle. It's commonly used in traps and for hunting. When a fighter receives a name, it just kind of happens, with the trainer choosing the name and it sticks to the fighter throughout his career. So, "Lemb" had a very respectable career as a fighter with many of his fights being underground matches which are truly brutal and separate the boys from the men.

From Thailand, Paulo traveled to the People's Republic of China where he was once again the first foreigner to fight and win. The fight was an International event with many Thais, Brits and Canadians competing.   Paulo tries to encourage the proper promotion of Muay Thai in America and to eventually show the rest of the World that the United States can be a competitive force in Thai Boxing.

Kru Suuan Jakub had been instructed in the martial art disciplines of Thailand for 15 years, under the late Arjarn Chen Chai, one of Thailand's the top instructors to the Royal Thai Military, and is probably one of very few foreign instructors of Muay Chao Chur (Old Style) combat Muay Thai  in the USA today. He  continues his Thai martial art instruction under, Arjarn  Tony Moore of the BTBC (British Thai Boxing Council).

He is currently under-going private instruction in the rare and extremely and efficient 'Chun Ghoy ' Combat fighting system. A 1'500 year old All Asian fighting art was introduced to the West by the late Grandmasters Louis and Thomas Reed, in the early 1970's. He  is known for his 'tough and exciting training courses' for the serious martial artist and Muay Thai ring fighter, where he takes the normal methods of ring training 4 steps beyond.

Kru Suuan Nirmalya Bhowmick started his martial art training at the age of 12 in India. His first areas of studying were Hsin Chan and Calaripayattu which are taught by very few instructors in the world today.  Nirmalya started his professional career as a 'street fighter' or 'Pit fighter' in South East Asia. Nirmalya was soon approached by Doctor Kumar, the President of the International Chinese Kick Boxing Association.

Nirmalya began his professional circuit career in the ICKBA In 1983 traveling through India, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, and Myanmar, Nirmalya earned the ring name of "Wildcat" for his fierce speed and aggressive knee and elbow 'close quarter' fighting style, while establishing a record of 87 fights, 82 wins, 5 losses with 46 knock outs. Nirmalya was one of the very few who trained in the more military forms of combat from Muay Thai to Boar Bando, he was invited to become an instructor in the Combat and Commando Systems Divisions of the National training Camps of the ICKBA. He has Judged and Refereed over 120 fights in the ICKBA

He specialized in training advanced combat and concepts to "Special Military Forces", Anti Terrorist's Team" and Special Police Forces he was also employed as a 'professional bodyguard'. One of his assignments was to the Royal Family of Nepal and the Royal A. D. C. to his Majesty the King of Nepal.  He is also a veteran of Hatha Yoga and is licensed instructor from the International Yoga Temple of Calcutta, India.

At the moment Mr. Sanchez is based in Virginia Beach as an operator in Naval Special Warfare, and anyone wishing to contact him may do so via the above email.

Kru Christopher Thompson has instructed and has been a certified Kru (instructor) through the Prathet Thai Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym.  Kru Christopher Thompson has received numerous Martial Arts awards in 2003  and 2004 for the IKF and at that time held an Amateur Muay Thai record of  3 Wins, 5 Loss, and 0 Draw  with 1 TKO. He has competed  in  Muay Thai Rules and Muay Thai International Rules. Kru Christopher Thompson also has studied other martial art disciplines, Tang So Do, 1st Dan, Olympic style Tae Kwon Do 2nd Dan.  Chris  joined the USMTA in early 2005 and became a State representative. He vigorously continues to promote the art of Muay Thai today as one of the USMTA's Military Liaison Officer's  for  the Airforce, and continues to compete in Muay Thai.

Licensing Officer: Ms. Wendy Diamond   Email: usmta@usmta.com

The duties of the Licensing Officer is to keep a record of all licensed members, Affiliates, Associates and overseas members, including; Fighters in both Amateur, Professional and No Holds Barred leagues, to license all Officials Judges, Referees etc. This information is relayed to the appropriate sports or athletic authorities.

 No fighters, or members are credited with any recognized Muay Thai fight status unless a license number is retained via the Licensing officers signature or seal. Licensing fees available: Muay Chao Chuerk (No Holds Barred) included. Ms Diamond takes on a tough  position.

The duties of the Muay Chao Cherk Division Director (N.H.B) is to over see the development of the leagues and divisions, to instruct members and fighters in the rules and regulations of the division and to inform  all licensed members of any changes or future developments within the league. No fighters, or members are credited with any recognized Muay Chao Cherk  fight status unless a license number is retained via the Licensing officers signature

Records & Ratings Off. Mr. Micheal Camerino Email: m.camerino@usmta.com

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Khun Leon Bonewicz  is a founding member of the United States Muay Thai Association. He has studied martial arts for over 20 years, including western Boxing, Chun Ghoy,  and Muay Thai. He specialized in blade training and combat  concepts qualified in CQB , has instructed members of the Police, and Federal Officers. He is a member of the Buddhai Sawan Institute of Thailand. He became USMTA Connecticut State Director in 1995 until 2004. He  returned to New York City where  he  has taken the position as National Director of the AMTJRA in 2008

 He was selected for Special Unarmed Infiltration Exercise and later selected for the Special Services. In 1977 he was introduced to Muay Thai Masters Thosaphon Sitiwatjana and Master Sken Keawpadung. For the next 11 years he stayed under their tutoring and went on to form the British Thai Boxing Council (BTBC). 

John also work on an administrative level developing the training methods taught by his Thai Boxing Masters, translating and formalizing them into a System and Syllabus which is now accepted throughout the U.K. He worked as the Regional Representative for the Martial Arts Commission, (the Body recognized by H. M. Government), and gained recognition and acceptance for the sport of Muay Thai within the Commission under the British Thai Boxing Council.

Since then he has taught traditional Muay Thai in many overseas countries. He has also produced 10 British Champions. John created the first Judge and Referees courses outside Thailand for the BTBC and lectured on them as Senior Judge and Referee for the Council. He held the position of Chairman for the BTBC from 1983 until 1992, when his status was voted up to President.

 Honorary President of the British Thai Boxing Council John was awarded honorary membership into Thailand's Premier Self Defense organization by Master Yuddhanna Wongbanadeue and given the title "International Advisor". In 1992 he  helped to formulate the Judge and Referee rules for the United States, with Clint Heyliger  President of the USMTA, and because of his knowledge and his assistance was asked to accept the position as President of the American Muay Thai Judges and Referees Association, which he accepted, and has held this position to this day.