Muay Thai is a Martial Art from Thailand. It is similar to other Indo Chinese styles of Kickboxing, namely Pradal Serey from Cambodia, Tomoi from Malaysia, Lethwei from Myanmar and Muay Lao from Laos. Thailand, the birth place of Muay Thai, is the best place for training all things considered and especially so because the sport has a long and storied history here and is also the country’s national sport.
The word Muay comes from the Sanskrit word “Mavya” and Thai comes from the word “Tai”. 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 Western Boxing and “four points” (hands and feet) as used in sport-oriented Martial Arts. In Thailand a practitioner of Muay Thai is known as a “Nak Muay”, therefore western practitioners are oftentimes called “Farang Nak Muay” which means foreign boxer.
What’s It Like?
A huge adrenaline rush! This is what you have been waiting for. Strange music and sounds greet you as the noisy crowd urges you on. Click here for a Muay Thai fight video from You Tube.
Training Levels
Introductory
No previous experience required. Emphasis is on fundamental Muay Thai techniques as well as Boxing movements. From here the student can apply their new skills safely while still enjoying the excitement and flow of Muay Thai. Training Schedule.
Intermediate
Basic punching, kicking, and blocking experience in Muay Thai or another Martial Art is required. This program teaches more advanced Muay Thai techniques while utilizing intense exercise to improve aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity, strength, speed and agility. The intermediate student will attain proficiency in Muay Thai thru both striking and blocking while attacking or defending. Training Schedule.
Advanced
At least 1 year of experience in Muay Thai or another Martial Art is required. Most people in this program are focused on fighting in Thailand. The advanced program concentrates on ring skills, discipline, and stamina for a 5 round full Muay Thai rules fight at the local stadium. This is a very demanding program. Training Schedule.
