The Aboy Gym (T.A.G. Muay Thai) is owned and managed by Head Instructor, Kru Christopher M. Aboy.  Kru Chris is a certified instructor under the Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A, and is an expert in the Art of Muay Thai.

 

T.A.G. Muay Thai is based in Herndon, Virginia, and is the premiere Muay Thai training center in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.  

 

Kru Chris began as a student and instructor under Ajarn Bryan “Double Dose” Dobler, the Southwest Regional Director for the Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A.  

 

Ajarn Bryan is a professional Muay Thai champion and led Team U.S.A. to fight in Thailand for the “King’s Cup”.  He is currently the lead instructor on the reality TV show “In Search of America’s Muay Thai Team” filmed at Double Dose Muay Thai in Fontana, California. 

 

Kru Chris fought for Team Double Dose in California, and currently works in a high-profile protective role for the United States Federal Government.  His expertise and training methods have been leveraged and procured to personally instruct and train numerous law enforcement officers, agents and military personnel that include the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), U.S. State Department, Federal Air Marshals (FAMS) and the U.S. Marines.

 

Kru Chris’ curriculum vitae also includes a strong tenure as a licensed cornerman in Southern California for professional Muay Thai fighters, and has also cornered and trained fighters in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).  He currently is active in the community, participating in various Muay Thai demonstrations, seminars and workshops such as the annual Asian Festival, Unity Day, Red Ribbon Week, numerous “Instructor Development Courses” and “Informational Workshops” for the Federal Government.   

 

Kru Chris has over a decade of experience in the personal fitness and training industry while holding a certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).  He understands how to adapt a technique to any skill level from beginner to advance.  Having a true understanding of proper and full-range biomechanics, he is able to break down Muay Thai techniques and sparring, using a “T.A.G. Style” approach with little or no injury. 

 

Whether you want to learn Muay Thai for fitness, self-defense or to fight at the amateur or professional level, Kru Chris can develop a program to reach your short and long term goals.   

 

 

Kru Christopher M. Aboy | Director of Operations | Certified TBA Instructor