KRU PEDRO SOLANA
— Pedro Solana
KRU PEDRO
“After many years of martial arts practice and teaching, I came to understand that the greatest challenge is not defeating another person, but learning to understand and control ourselves. Martial arts can develop strength, discipline, awareness, and the ability to face difficulty with greater clarity.” — Pedro Solana
I was born in Spain and began practicing martial arts at the age of six. In 1988, I discovered Muay Thai and soon began competing.
In 1994, I moved to the United States, where I continued my Muay Thai training and competed professionally while exploring other martial arts traditions.
In 1998, after ten years of Muay Thai practice, I became the United States Muay Thai Professional Middleweight Champion. This marked an important turning point and led me to deepen my training in Thailand.
Over the years, I trained at 45 Muay Thai camps and several traditional Thai weapons schools. Each experience contributed something different to the way I understand and teach martial arts today.
Developing the Method
In 2000, I returned to the United States and opened the Thailand Arts Institute in Atlanta. In 2002, I relocated permanently to Thailand, where I continued studying Muay Thai, Muay Chaiya, and traditional Thai weapons.
Over the following years, I also travelled through Asia to explore different martial traditions, including Bokator, Silat, Kalaripayattu, and internal training methods.
Developing the Method
In 2000, I returned to the United States and opened the Thailand Arts Institute in Atlanta. In 2002, I relocated permanently to Thailand, where I continued studying Muay Thai, Muay Chaiya, and traditional Thai weapons.
Over the following years, I also travelled through Asia to explore different martial traditions, including Bokator, Silat, Kalaripayattu, and internal training methods.
2007–2009
I continued expanding my martial arts experience through training in Bokator, Silat, and Kalaripayattu, adding new perspectives on movement, timing, and adaptability.
2010
My training gradually expanded beyond external technique to include breathing, internal awareness, and the Five Elements, helping shape a more balanced approach to martial arts practice.
A DEEPER PRACTICE
After many years focused primarily on fighting and external martial arts, my training gradually expanded to include meditation, breathing practices, body awareness, and internal principles.
This period marked the beginning of a deeper exploration — not replacing the martial foundation, but broadening the practice beyond fighting alone.
A DEEPER PRACTICE
After many years focused primarily on fighting and external martial arts, my training gradually expanded to include meditation, breathing practices, body awareness, and internal principles.
This period marked the beginning of a deeper exploration — not replacing the martial foundation, but broadening the practice beyond fighting alone.
In 2013, after a period of training in the mountains, I moved the school to Mae Taeng, 38 kilometers north of Chiang Mai. From that moment, Sangha Muay Thai entered a new stage, bringing together the fighting arts with a deeper exploration of internal training, awareness, and self-development.
TRAINING AND ACHIEVEMENTS
ADDITIONAL THERAPEUTIC STUDIES
MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Black Belt & Instructor in Kickboxing — FEKB, Ajarn Eugenio Fraile
Muay Thai Instructor — Muay Thai Association of USA, Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
Black Belt & Instructor in Wing Chun — Sifu Francis Fong
7th Degree Ajarn in Krabi-Krabong — Samnak Sri Ayutthaya, Kru Kung
8th Degree Gold Sash Ajarn in Krabi-Krabong — Buddhai Sawan Institute, Kru Sila Mesaman
Authorized Silat Harimau Instructor — Pak Haji, West Sumatra
Authorized Instructor in Ancient Muay Chaiya — Baanchangthai, Ajarn Kridakorn Sodprasert
Fighting achievements
Professional Fight Record: 29 fights — 23 wins, 6 losses
- ISKA Super-Middleweight USA Professional Muay Thai Champion
- SFO Lightweight Champion — title successfully defended three times, undefeated
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Jacare Cavalcante Open Lightweight Champion
- Ranked #2 in the world by IKF at Middleweight in the Professional Muay Thai division
COACHING & TEACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
Since 2008, I have taught Muay Thai, Muay Chaiya, and Krabi-Krabong seminars across Europe and Asia, while also training Thai and international fighters for competition.
• Trainer of a three-time Shidokan World Champion
• Trained Intercontinental, Southern USA, Georgia State, and Mexican National Muay Thai/MMA champions
• Coached three Northern Thailand Muay Thai champions
• Prepared fighters for Bangkok competition, including a two-time Lumpinee Stadium finalist
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