Chinawut Sirisompan (Grand Master Woody) was one of the first pioneers to bring Muay Thai to Europe as well as Arabic countries since 1975. He is the founder and co-founder of many Muay Thai associations around the world. He was the first to introduce Amateur Muay Thai internationally by organizing The Amateur World Championships in Bangkok in 1996 and every year since. Master Woodys achievements include being the Chairman of Kru Muay Thai Association; President of Muay Boran Federation; President of World Muay Thai Organization; Technical Director of and Asian Muay Federation (AMF).