6. Instructor Qualifications

Instructor Qualifications: Professor Somboon Tapina

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Master’s Degree in Higher Education.

2. Former Vice-President and head of the Physical Education Department at SuratThani Rajabhat University.

3. Former Professional Prize Fighter at Rajadumnern Stadium, Bangkok (1962-1967)

4. Former Amateur Boxing Champion who fought in eight of Thailand’s provinces and was ranked second overall in Thailand (1968)

5. Technical Advisor of World Professional Muay Thai Federation (W.P.M.F)2004

6. Honorable Award for Expertise in Muay Thai and Amateur Boxing: Excellent Instructor Speaker and Head of the Technical Committee for the Muay Thai and Amateur Boxing Department, Surat Thani- 15^th June 1989.

7. Honorable Award for achievement in Best Practical Physical Education from Society of Health, Physical Education and Recreation of Thailand- 20^th January 1993

8. Professor of Muay Thai, who has taught instructors, referees and judges for 23 years (1977-2000) at Surat Thani Rajabhat University.

9. Many years of experience in Muay Thai (Muay Thai for self-defense, amateur, professional and instructor training) in Asia, Europe, Australia, America, Canada and the countries of Latin America.

10. Specialist who Trained Muay Thai instructors, referees and judges for the Sport Authority of Thailand and Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (2006-2008)

11. President of the Muay Thai Martial Arts Academy, Surat Thani Thailand and Head Muay Thai Instructor and Referee for the Surat Thani Province.

12. Muay Thai Team Manager and Instructor for the Thai Festival 2008 in Latin America arranged by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and four Thai Embassies in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Uruguay) 25^th March-15^th April 2008.