Maryland CSW was founded in 2004 by Khuen Khru Alvin Chan. He is an established fitness leader, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.), and holds a bachelors degree in Kinesiological Science from the University of Maryland. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps and has over 20 years of martial arts experience. He was a former competitors and an alternate member of the 2002 WKA US Thai Boxing Team and Bronze medalist in the US Thai Boxing Championship.

Khuen Khru Alvin prides himself on successfully fostering a safe and effective training environment.

Khuen Khru Alvin pictured instructing students at the Inosanto Academy, Marina Del Rey, CA (2007)

Khuen Khru Alvin Chan Founder & Director of Maryland CSW Maryland State Director for the Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A. Coach Level 3 in CSW under Sensei Erik Paulson Purple belt in BJJ under Professor Paulo Jensen / Team Checkmat Full Instructor in Thai Boxing under Ajarn Surachai 'Chai' Sirisute 2nd year Associate Instructor in Filipino Martial Arts under Guro Dan Inosanto 2nd year Associate Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do Concepts under Sifu Dan Inosanto

Testimonial: "I have been training Alvin for over 10 years both on seminars as well as private training. He has a very extensive background in Thai Boxing and Kali. Since training Alvin in submission wrestling and grappling his skills level have been brought to such a high level as well as his Vale Tudo Submission Fighting. I would highly recommend Alvin is a great source of information." - Erik Paulson (2005). Former Light Heavy Weight Shooto Champion, UFC & Pride trainer, and Founder of Combat Submission Wrestling www.erikpaulson.com   Khuen Khru Alvin pictured with Sensei Erik at the Inosanto Academy, Los Angeles, CA (2000) "Technically Enhanced to Ensure A Smooth Performance" Schedule a free class today md.csw@hotmail.com