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THE TANINGCO ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS (TAMA) IS THE DAYTON AREA’S FIRST AND PREMIER MUAY THAI TRAINING CENTER - THE BEST MUAY THAI, BEST TRAINING FACILITY, THE LARGEST FACILITY AND THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN DAYTON SINCE 1976.

Get fit and learn real Muay Thai from one of the best trainers in the USA, Master Manuel Taningco. Master Taningco has trained students in the Dayton area for the last 45 years. He trained many champions like Christian Phyliss Toleque, who was undefeated under Master Taningco’s mentorship. Another Taningco fighter was Neal Rowe, who went on to become a professional fighter. Undefeated under Taningco’s coaching, Rowe went on to coach MMA fighter Rich Franklin, Joe Schilling who is also undefeated and went on to become muay thai world champion and fought for Bellator, and TG Grear who also became undefeated under Master Taningco and went on to become a professional fighter and there are more fighters who had done really well competing under Master Taningco’ mentorship and training.

Like Toleque, Rowe, and others, we are here to help you achieve your goals in Muay Thai training. You will truly be motivated with the instructor’s guidance in our supportive environment, empowering you to achieve real results. Be The BEST You Can Be! Come and join us! Have fun and build your confidence at the same time!

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Grandmaster Manuel R. Taningco
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WE TRAIN IN MUAY THAI, WE BREATHE MUAY THAI, AND EAT THAI FOOD.

We love Muay Thai

WE PROMOTE MUAY THAI TOURNAMENTS AND FIGHT IN MUAY THAI COMPETITIONS. YES! WE SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF MUAY THAI – AND WE DO IT IN THE RING OR IN THE MMA CAGE!

We are passionate about the art of Muay Thai Kickboxing. We have a clean and very spacious space for your Muay Thai training that includes a full-sized boxing ring! Our curriculum features both modern Muay Thai and old-style Muay Thai.

Master Taningco has brought Muay Thai Art to the Dayton area since 1976. He was the first to to promote and form a stable of full-contact fighters in the area. He has taught many area students that have garnered undefeated records and gone on to become professional fighters. Master Taningco is a hands-on coach who is very active in teaching the art of Muay Thai. Come and study with Master Taningco and bring the best out of you. Get fit, get strong, and be truly confident.

Our programs

Dayton Muay Thai Classes

Adult Muay Thai Classes

Our adult Muay Thai classes are divided into three different skill levels. This approach allows our experienced Muay Thai teachers to give instructions specific to the skill level of the students, be they beginners class, intermediate, or advanced.

Kids Muay Thai Classes

Children training in Muay Thai Kickboxing not only learn about ways to protect themselves in different circumstances, but also develop the self-confidence that helps them to avoid being bullied. Participating in Muay Thai also provides a means for youth to improve the overall health and fitness degree. Children engage in a series of conditioning and strength exercises as components of their regular training.

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Muay Thai Instructors

Ajarn Manuel Taningco Dayton Muay Thai Instructor

Manuel Taningco

Full Muay Thai Certified Instructor
Master Taningco was named to the Association Of Boxing Commissions 2009-2011 Muay Thai Committee for Unified Rules and Guidelines for Muay Thai both Professional and Amateur worldwide. Selected as one of the Chairman’s Advisory Committee Expert Appointment sanctioned by the US Athletic Commissions, he was the very first to promote Muay Thai competition at the National level in Ohio, inviting fighters from California to Puerto Rico.
Lee Taningco instructor

Lee Taningco

Full Muay Thai Certified Instructor
Lee Taningco is a family man and a father of two boys. He got his start in martial arts at the young age of four. Through the years, he has honed his skills both as a practitioner and as one of Dayton Muay Thai’s more-gifted martial art instructors. He is passionate about passing down his knowledge and techniques to Muay Thai enthusiasts.
Jaden Taningco Muay Thai Instructor

Jaden Taningco

Assistant Muay Thai Instructor
Jaden Taningco embarked on his martial arts journey at the tender age of four, guided by none other than his father, Manuel R. Taningco. This early exposure laid the foundation for Jaden’s extensive training in Kempo Karate/Jujitsu, where he diligently worked his way to achieving the prestigious Black Belt, a symbol of mastery and dedication.
Chris Greenwalt Kids Adult Muay Thai Coach

Chris Greenwalt

Assistant Muay Thai Instructor
Chris Greenwalt’s journey in martial arts and combat training is a testament to his dedication, skill, and passion for the discipline. His diverse experiences have shaped him into a formidable instructor and practitioner of Muay Thai.
John Jay Cosmato

John Jay Cosmato

Assistant Muay Thai Instructor
John Jay Cosmato stands out as a dynamic martial artist, military veteran, and committed community leader, boasting a remarkable blend of combat sports experience and service. With six years of rigorous training in Muay Thai Kickboxing at the esteemed Peacock Academy of Martial Arts in Jacksonville, Florida, he achieved Level II proficiency under the Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A. His martial arts repertoire is extensive, encompassing disciplines such as Ju-jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kali/Escrima, and Upkudo.
Noah Cox

Noah Cox

Assistant Muay Thai Instructor/Intro Classes
Noah Cox’s martial arts journey began at the tender age of 7, igniting a lifelong passion that would shape his future. His dedication and perseverance led him to achieve his first black belt in Tae Kwon Do, laying the foundation for a diverse and impressive martial arts career. For the past five years, he has been a full-time instructor at Tama Martial Arts, where his teaching methodology has become legendary.
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Dayton Muay Thai Training

At Dayton Muay Thai, we have trained many champions like Christian Phyliss Toleque, who was undefeated under Master Taningco’s mentorship. Another Taningco fighter was Neal Rowe, who went on to become a professional fighter. Undefeated under Taningco’s coaching, Rowe went on to coach MMA fighter Rich Franklin.

Like Toleque, Rowe, and others, we are here to help you achieve your goals in Muay Thai training. You will truly be motivated with the instructor’s guidance in our supportive environment, empowering you to achieve real results. Bellator fighter, Joe Schilling, trained under Master Taningco for the first 3 years of his career along with Toby Grear. Both went on to become professional fighters and both were undefeated during their time under Master Taningco’s Muay Thai training program at the TAMA martial arts center.

But you do not need to prove yourself in the ring or have aspirations to become a professional fighter to get fit and have fun learning real Muay Thai training from one of the best Muay Thai trainers in the USA. Master Taningco has been selected and named into the Association of Boxing Commissions Muay Thai Committee for Unified Rules. He also wrote the amateur Muay Thai rules for the State of Ohio under Bernie Profato and the Ohio Athletic Commission. For 5 years, Taningco also served as the Muay Thai Director for the Arnold Schwarzenegger Martial Arts Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio.

Master Taningco was also a sparring partner for Alan Schroeder, a 5-time GOLDEN GLOVE champion in the Dayton area. Taningco’s family art of Filipino boxing, panantukan (a cousin art of the old Muay Boran-now modern Muay Thai Art), was passed down to him through his family from a very young age. He is a fully certified Muay Thai Instructor under the United World Muay Thai Federation. Former Lumpinee champions, Sakasem, Saekson, Dragon Matee, and Samart, have visited and taught at the Dayton Muay Thai gym, known as the TAMA Martial Arts Center. Taningco was the first to bring Muay Thai to Dayton in 1976.

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