The Man behind the Shields..

The year 2002 was an interesting year indeed.  USMTA Regional Director and Muay Thai instructor Kru James Pruitt of the great State of Texas, proudly holds aloft  two award plaques.  The 'left'  Kru James was presented with the "Muay Thai Instructor of the Year Award",  and on the 'right'  James proudly accepts the award plaque on behalf of the USMTA, for "The Muay Thai Association of The Year Award".  This award is the first such award presented to a Muay Thai organization in the United States, a great boost for the sport of American Muay Thai.