Our Muay Thai program is designed to give students of all ages and sizes a full understanding and range of knowledge of Muay Thai as a sport. This is the perfect for learning the art of Muay Thai and getting into shape.
ABOUT MUAY THAI
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. Almost all Muay Thai techniques use the entire body movement, rotating the hip with each kick, punch, elbow and block. Developed over a thousand years ago, its roots are still largely unknown. This ancient yet practical system is one of the most effective, basic and brutal of all stand-up fighting styles known today.
The word muay derives from the Sanskrit mavya which means "to bind together". Muay Thai is referred to as the "Art of Eight Limbs" because it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight points of contact, as opposed to two points (fists) in boxing and four points (hands and feet) used in other more regulated combat sports, such as kickboxing and boxing.
Like most competitive full contact fighting sports, Muay Thai has a heavy focus on body conditioning. Muay Thai is designed to promote the level of fitness required for ring competition. Training regimens include many staples of combat sport conditioning such as running, jumping rope, body weight resistance exercises, medicine ball exercises, abdominal exercises, and in some cases weight training, thus giving a great workout.
Training that is specific to a Muay Thai fighter includes training with a partner on Thai pads, focus mitts, heavy bags, and sparring. Thai pad training is a cornerstone of Muay Thai conditioning which involves practicing punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes with a trainer or partner wearing thick pads which cover the forearms and hands. These special pads are used to absorb the impact of the fighter’s strikes and allow the fighter to react to the attacks of the pad holder in a live situation.
MUAY THAI IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Today, Muay Thai techniques and training systems have been incorporated into many other styles and competitions, including the hugely popular Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Pride, K1 and Strikeforce.
Muay Thai, like boxing and various forms of kickboxing, is recognized as a very effective striking base within MMA, and is very widely trained among fighters. Fighters such as Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Rua, Thiago Silva, Alistair Overeem and Gina Carano use a broad range of Muay Thai tactics."
Testimonials
Nothing but amazing things to say! Professor even takes time with my 3 year old, Mason, to help build his skills. From the most advanced fighters to the smallest students he cares about everyone that enters his program! The whole family is a part of what they do an it is an amazing, positive and healthy atmosphere! We are thankful to the Glass family encouraging us to get him started!
I don't have a single complaint. Professor Fabio is one of the nicest people I've ever met and he runs a very nice school. He is great with maintaining focus but makes sure everybody is involved and enjoying there training, which is nice. Honestly everybody is like family, all really close and I'd like it no other way!! I love training here and they won't get rid of me anytime soon.:)
Absolutely love this place and the owners. Professor Fabio and his wife go out of their way to make sure everyone feels like family. And we do!! We are very grateful for the time they spend with our 4 yr old.
The atmosphere is amazing. I go as often as I can with my 13 year old son, who loves it as well. I can't imagine a better teacher than Professor Fabio who is knowledgable and fun - not to mention a world champion competitor. I feel very lucky to have this world class school available in our area.
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