The school is located in the heart of northern Thailand, only 40 minutes north of Chiang Mai in the village of Mae Taeng, a small town surrounded by mountains next to the Srilanna national park. We have chosen Mae Taeng as a location because of clean mountain air, fresh temperatures, local hill tribe street markets in which fresh fruits and vegetables are available all year round, cheap cost of living and low noise levels after dark. Also Mae Taeng offers a great variety of outdoor activities. The Mae Taman valley is just a few kilometers away where many of the elephant sanctuaries are located. As well there is a lake and many different caves and waterfalls that can be visited. White water/bamboo rafting or zip line activities are also one of the main attractions in the area.
As well, around the near mountains of Mae Taeng there are hundreds of different hill tribe villages from Burma, South China and Laos. Local agencies offer different jungle trekking tours to visit them and learn about their culture. The weather in Mae Taeng is mild all year round. Thailand has 3 main seasons, the rainy season (the temperature is about 29 Degrees Celsius) in the north of Thailand starts in June and last until October. In October the cold season begins (days 25 Degrees Celsius, nights 10-20 Degrees Celsius) until the end of February. In March the hot season (35-42 Degrees Celsius) starts until the beginning of June.
HOW TO GET TO THE SCHOOL
We are located 38 km North from Chiang Mai city, to reach us you must take the highway 107 north from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao. Travel on this road until you reach the city of Mae Taeng and locate the famous Talaat Mae Malai local market which is on the same road (on the left hand side facing north). The location of the school is 1.5 km further north from the market, on the right hand side just in front of the TOA construction shop. Across the road from the TOA shop there is a sign with our logo. Follow the signs until you reach the school.
The best option is to rent a motorbike from a local agency in Chiang Mai city. You may also need a basic Chiang Mai road map (they give it for free in many tourist places) and follow the above directions. Another option is to go to the local Chiang Mai Northern bus station called 'Satanee Rot Mae Chang Puak' that is located outside of the north gate of Chiang Mai city (please do not get confused with the Chiang Mai central bus station 'Arcade'). Catch a bus or a white truck taxi (songtaew) going to Mae Taeng city (it cost 25 baht), you will get off the bus or the taxi at the Talaat Mae Malai. From there we will pick you up at the front of the market or if you wish, you can walk to the school (the distance is 1 1/2 Km). We recommend you to contact us before you leave Chiang Mai so we have enough time to prepare everything.
OUR LOCATION
89 Moo 5 San Mahaphon
Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai
Thailand 50150.
Mobile: +66 (086) 11 77 021
Pedro Solana :Chief Instructor and Director of Muay Thai Sangha Fighting Arts,
Chiang Mai Thailand
Pedro Solana
About:
About:
Pedro Solana was born in Spain. He entered the martial arts world training judo when he was only six years old. In the 80's he was introduced into MuayThai by Ajarn Eugenio Fraile, where his fighting career began. In the early 90's he moved to the USA to further his Muay Thai skills under Ajarn Surachai Sirusute and continue professionally fighting for a number of years. During these years he was training other disciplines including Wing Chun under Sifu Francis Fong, Kali under Guro Dan Inosanto, and various other masters of grappling (Machado brothers, Royce Gracie, Ricardo Murgel and Jacare Calvalcante).
In 1998, after becoming the United States Muay Thai Middle Weight Professional Champion, he decided to travel to Thailand for a full year to expand his Muay Thai and Krabi Krabong skills. In 2000 he opened the Thailand Arts Institute in Atlanta, GA. to support his fighting career. In 2002 he permanently moved to Thailand to continue learning. After becoming a monk he went to train Muay Thai Chaiya under Kru Lek and came back to Krabi Krabong (Thai Weapons) training under Ajarn Sila Mesaman from the Wat Buddhai Sawan School. In 2003, Pedro Solana opened his first school in Thailand. In 2010 he expanded into various other forms of South East Asian martial arts including Silat Minangkabau Ground Fighting, Bokator and Kalaripayattu. From his exposure to different martial arts a unique and effective system of self defense known as "Muay Thai Sangha Fighting Arts" was created.
Later on, through experience, deep reflection, and self discovery, Pedro Solana realized in meditation that certain aspects in the FIghting Arts where missing. In 2013 he decide to blend these internal concepts together and develop a new form of self defense called "Kshatria Sangham Internal Arts" that included all the concepts from his past experiences of fighting.
His work now is involved in teaching seminars around the world, and creating documentaries to expose a very important message for humanity related to overcoming inner fears and developing and understanding of the "Self" through the path of martial arts.
MUAY THAI SANGHA
E : sanghahealing@hotmail .com
T : +66 (86) 11 77 021
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