The Punch it Newcomer Challenge
We, Punch it Gym Koh Samui, are the promoter of the international Punch it Newcomer Challenge – in association with Bernard Caplin and CHOK! Magazine, one of the most popular international martial arts magazines worldwide.
Together we have created an international tournament concept for Muaythai newcomers, encompassing 4 to 6 national tournaments in different countries and at different weight classes. Each national tournament winner wins 2 weeks free fightcamp at our gym here on Koh Samui, including hotel room. On top, each winner also gets the opportunity of a paid fight against a professional Thai fighter in the grand finale hier on Samui in November.
Each national tournament is a 4-participant format, our goal is to help develop new young talent around the world. The age range is set from 16 to maximum 21 years old, fighters cannot have fought in Thailand before and must not have more than 10 A-class Muaythai fights upon entry.
Each national tournament is organised by a local promoter, which can also be a federation or a club. Bernard Caplin, an experienced promoter, will assist all local promoters with their organisation, event planning and rules & regulations. The grand final will be at the famous Phetchbuncha Stadium on Koh Samui late November. All finalists will receive a small fight purse in baht for this fight, also special Muaythai clothing & accessories from Punch it.
A country may host a national tournament no more than twice, after which our committee will consider new countries. All applications to host a national tournament in the coming year must be approved by December.
Events in 2021
– Fightclub Fightnight 65kg Rathenow (D)
– Prague Harley Days 2021 71kg (CZ)
– Siam Cup News And Media, Beenleigh 63,5kg (AUS)
– Fightcrew Wels, Wels 72,5kg (AT)
– Punch it Gym, Pula 71kg (HR)
13.11 – 2-weeks Punch it Gym Koh Samui Muay Thai Fightcamp (TH)
27.11 – The Finals at Phetchbuncha Samui stadium (TH)
Please check out our gallery below and social media pages for regular informations:
Impressions / Gallery
Punch it Newcomer Challenge Austria 🇦🇹
Saturday, 19th November 2022, Linz
After successful events in Germany, Czech Republic and Croatia, a fourth country joins our growing international network, with promoter David Keclik hosting a 4-man 65kg Muaythai newcomer tournament in beautiful Linz on the 19th of November.
The winner will be headed to Thailand in 2023 for a 2-week free training camp at Punch it Gym Koh Samui Muay Thai and a fight on our team at the famous @phetchbunchasamuistadium
Let's go! 💥
We're hoping to welcome Spain, Denmark, England and the USA next year too, more infos coming soon! #fightyourwaytothailand
#infinitefightnight #punchitnewcomerchallenge
#punchit
PUNCH IT NEWCOMER CHALLENGE GRAND FINAL 2022 🇹🇭 - UPDATE!
@bernardcaplin - @chokmagazine and @punch_it_gym_thailand are currently looking for a select few up and coming new fighters who are interested in fighting on this year's Punch it Newcomer Challenge "Grand Final" event at Phetchbuncha Samui Stadium on Wednesday, November 30th!
If you are aged between 16 - 21 years old, are planning to be on Samui or in the south of Thailand in November and are available to prepare seriously with our international team at the camp, we offer the chosen fighters two weeks free training and a superfight on our show. If you need accommodation on Samui, we can gladly also provide you with a specially discounted room!"
Contact us or Bernard Caplin now!
#fightyourwaytothailand #onemuaythaifamily
www.punchitchallenge.com
www.the-championsclub.com
www.chokmagazine.com
To kick off the new @punch_it_challenge 2022, a new shirt is now available in our shop in Lamai as well as online! The @punchit.shop fighter and trainer team already looking forward to the finals at the end of November in the newly renovated @phetchbunchasamuistadium !
#punchitnewcomerchallenge #fightyourwaytothailand #muaythaitournament #muaythai #thaiboxing #fighter
David Keclik confirmed as new Punch it Newcomer Challenge representative for Austria! 🇦🇹 Servus David, and welcome to the international team!
Markus Muster, the founder and owner of Punch it Gym Koh Samui Muay Thai and I are very proud to announce the appointment of David Keclik as the new Punch it Newcomer Challenge representative for Austria.
Infinite Fight Night - a series of exclusive fight events in Linz, Graz and Vienna - will be scouting for strong 63 - 65kg Muaythai newcomers in Austria and will be hosting the Austrian national qualification 4-man events in 2022 and 2023. This year's event location and date will be announced shortly. For more information on Infinite Fight Night please visit https://infinite-gala.com.
Welcome David, willkommen Österreich! 🇦🇹
www.punchitchallenge.com
#fightyourwaytothailand #strictlymuaythai
Frank Yarz confirmed as new Punch it Newcomer Challenge representative of Spain. 🇪🇸 Welcome to the international team amigo!
Markus Muster, the founder and owner of @punch_it_gym_thailand and I are very proud to announce the appointment of Frank Yarz as the new Punch it Newcomer Challenge representative for Spain.
Frank, who looks back on over 30 years of international Muaythai experience, both as a successful fighter and today as the owner and head coach of Daithon Gym in Barcelona, will be scouting for strong Muaythai newcomers in Spain and will be hosting the Spanish qualification events in 2022 and 2023. The chosen location, promotion and dates should be announced shortly.
¡Bienvenida España, bienvenido Frank y buena suerte amigo!
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#fightyourwaytothailand #strictlymuaythai
Black Friday at @punchit.shop !
Get 25% discount off all Punch it products from www.punchit.shop and in our Muay Thai shop in Koh Samui - Lamai until midnight on Friday.
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The winner from the Punch it Newcomer Challenge 2021 in Czech Republic 🇨🇿 is Michal Pakaz he won on points in a great fight!
The fight was so close and both fighters show already a high level of Muay Thai that we also invited the finalist Dominik Bartos for the camp and final fight in Thailand 🇹🇭!
The camp at @punch_it_gym_thailand - Koh Samui will start in middle March 2022 and the final fight will be happened on the 2th April!
Congratulations to all fighters and thank you for the grate support for this amazing event to @bernardcaplin, @chokmagazine and @michal_novak_gg
#fightyourwaytothailand
Czech Republic 🇨🇿 is ready for the Punch it Newcomer Challenge 2021!💥 #fightyourwaytothailand
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Punch it Newcomer Challenge Austria 🇦🇹
Saturday, 19th November 2022, Linz
After successful events in Germany, Czech Republic and Croatia, a fourth country joins our growing international network, with promoter David Keclik hosting a 4-man 65kg Muaythai newcomer tournament in beautiful Linz on the 19th of November.
The winner will be headed to Thailand in 2023 for a 2-week free training camp at Punch it Gym Koh Samui Muay Thai and a fight on our team at the famous Phetchbuncha Samui Stadium! Let's go! 💥
We're hoping to welcome Spain, Denmark, England and the USA next year too, more infos coming soon! #fightyourwaytothailand
#infinitefightnight #punchitnewcomerchallenge
#punchit
PUNCH IT NEWCOMER CHALLENGE GRAND FINAL 2022 🇹🇭 - UPDATE!
Bernard Caplin - Chok! Magazine and Punch it Gym Koh Samui Muay Thai are currently looking for a select few up and coming new fighters who are interested in fighting on this year's Punch it Newcomer Challenge "Grand Final" event at Phetchbuncha Samui Stadium on Wednesday, November 30th - Chok! Magazine and Punch it Gym Koh Samui Muay Thai are currently looking for a select few up and coming new fighters who are interested in fighting on this year's Punch it Newcomer Challenge "Grand Final" event at Phetchbuncha Samui Stadium on Wednesday, November 30thBernard Caplin!
If you are aged between 16 - 21 years old, are planning to be on Samui or in the south of Thailand in November and are available to prepare seriously with our international team at the camp, we offer the chosen fighters two weeks free training and a superfight on our show. If you need accommodation on Samui, we can gladly also provide you with a specially discounted room!"
Contact us or Bernard Caplin now!
#fightyourwaytothailand #strictlymuaythai
www.punchitchallenge.com
www.the-championsclub.com
www.chokmagazine.com
CHOK! Magazine will regularly report on events, the magazine can be read online or in hard copy, 3x times per year at your local gym. If your gym doesn´t list it, maybe ask them to!
Any questions? For international infos please contact Bernard Caplin, for updates or enquiries on our activities and schedule in Thailand, please contact Markus Muster.
Request tournament & information:
International Event Director at
Punch it Newcomer Challenge
Bernard Caplin
www.chokmagazine.com
[email protected]
Training camp & final fight information:
Punch it Muaythai Gym
124/666 Moo 3, Maret
Koh Samui
Surat Thani 84310
Thailand
+66 61 661 5161
www.punchitgym.com
[email protected]