Student Membership Information (School Memberships here)
Q: How can I join as a new member of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA?
A: Please complete the Individual Membership Application. Download here. It costs $30 to join the TBA as a new member. Send a money order or cashiers check (preferred) payable to the “Thai Boxing Assoc. of the USA”. The TBA will NO longer accept personal checks.
Include your full name, address, email address, and telephone number. Mail to: Office of the T.B.A. P.O. Box 358 Saint Charles, MO 63301-9998
** Please print your full name on the back of all passport photos **
Q: When can I expect an official passport for member ID and training/ranking record?
A: By sending two (2), color passport size pictures with your membership fee, a passport will be processed and returned within 3-6 weeks.
Q: Can I register to become a member on-line?
A: The Individual Membership Application can be download here.
Q: Does the Thai Boxing Association conduct classes?
A: This TBA is not a school or gym but the headquarters for the schools and other institutions that are affiliated with the TBA and have instructors who are certified under Ajarn Chai. Refer to the lists of schools to find a location closest to you and additional information about the school or classes offered.
Q: How do I renew my membership with the TBA?
A: Please download the renewal form application here. It costs $25 to renew membership by sending money order or cashiers check, payable to the “Thai Boxing Assoc. of the USA”. The TBA will NO longer accept personal checks.
Include your Passport Number (if applicable), full name, address, email address, and telephone number. Mail to: Office of the T.B.A. P.O. Box 358 Saint Charles, MO 63301-9998
** Please print your full name on the back of all passport photos **
Q: How do I become an instructor with the Thaiboxing Association of the USA?
A: If you are interested in becoming an instructor with the Thaiboxing Association of the USA, there are strict requirements that must be achieved. Details are here.
Q: If I am already a member, how soon do I need to renew?
A: This letter from the TBA Office Manager Dave Rawlings should answer your question:
Greetings to all members,
This is an official notice to all:
The Membership Application form has been changed to include an email address. Due to this change, the administration has decided that every member shall fill out the personal information update form and send it along with a picture of themselves (passport type, a headshot with a neutral
background) to the TBA office
email. This will be the first time the TBA has done an update on its membership and it is long overdue. It will be each members responsibility to ensure that their information is current, and kept updated. They will have until October 16th 2006 to update this information.
This time frame will be in line with the new membership renewal schedule. As of 01 MAR 2006 all memberships shall be renewed during the month of October to coincide with Teachers Day.
