Spending much time in Thailand, Master Sken dedicated himself to extending his knowledge of, and expertise in, Muay Boran, the ancient art of the Thai warriors for battlefield combat. He traveled back to Thailand and other countries to deepen his knowledge and skills and to promote Thai martial arts around the world. This was indeed a dark time for him – and he embarked on a new journey to focus on re-educating himself through training, research and teaching students who were not necessarily aiming to fight professionally. During this visit, Ajarn Songsak (who was also a senior Lumpinee referee and the stadium's head of rules and regulations) introduced him to a drinks seller – who was once a legendary Lumpinee champion! The realisation that a ring career would be short lived and would not provide financial security struck G M Sken suddenly and impactfully! G M Sken had made up his mind: he would travel continue his education and spread Muay Thai wherever he went to. Sken's 'guide' for this 'tour' was one of his university instructors, Ajarn Songsak Jaroenpong – someone G M Sken had great respect for. To be a Lumpinee champion was the holy grail! His decision, however, was made easier as a result of a visit to Lumpinee. Whilst he had always had a yearning to travel, G M Sken also wanted to fight at Lumpinee Stadium – considered by the Thais to be the ultimate bastion of Muay Thai. His student life was quickly coming to a close and after emerging from numerous (village, temple, festival and celebratory) fights, it was time to make a life changing decision: to go 'professional' or to travel the world and make his living from Muay Thai, the art that he had become devoted to. Look forward to seeing you all again soon.It was now 1976. Kru Andy Young: Ranong Muay Thai, Kru David Johnson: WPT Thai Boxing. The Instructors and clubs which participated in this interclub are as follow:GMSken and Kru Kay,Kru Nicole Turley and Kru Thomas Hale:MSA Lydney Muay Thai, Kru Simon: MSA Stockport Muay Thai, Kru Chris Konieczny: Hereford Muay Thai,Kru Stephen Giffard: Celtic Pride Martial Arts,Kru Mohammed Yaseen: CAMP313,Kru Lee Badman: Combat Warriors, Kru Wayne Arandjelovic': Newport MMA Muay Thai, Kru Paul Studholme: PCT Muay Thai. Much appreciated and big thanks to all Instructors,Fighters and supporters from our friends and students.You helped to make this event success and smoothly run by your professionalism. You were all great help and make the Interclub.
May Kru Kay and I take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to everyone Kru Nicole Turley, Kru Niall Brown,Kru Neil Benjamin, Neil Heard, Che Mills, all students and family. What a great day of Interclubs tournament MSA HQ Parkend,Lydney Muay Thai.
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