Chai Sirisute · Lineage tree

Also known as

Ajarn Chai · Surachai Sirisute

Description

Chai Sirisute (born 1948), known as Ajarn Chai, is a Thai Muay Thai instructor who founded the Thai Boxing Association of the US in 1968 and is credited with introducing Muay Thai to the United States. He trained Dan Inosanto in Muay Thai starting in 1978, and through him influenced the integration of Muay Thai into Jeet Kune Do.

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  Dan Inosanto

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  Probable

  Inosanto studied Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai Sirisute; documented on Inosanto Academy curriculum and Stricklands Martial Arts article

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  Inosanto studied Muay Thai under Ajarn Chai Sirisute; documented on Inosanto Academy curriculum and Stricklands Martial Arts article

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “Muay Thai – Thai Boxing is gaining popularity and recognition in the US thanks to the dedication and perseverance of Ajarn Surachai "Chai" Sirisute, President and founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA.”

  — Inosanto Academy - Curriculum (official website) link history

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