What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is gaining popularity in Canada and it’s about time! It’s considered the National Sport of Thailand; it is also the single most devastating and complete striking style in the world. Conditioning is essential for Muay Thai training, and in both beginner and advanced classes you will experience what is possibly the most intense and enjoyable workout of your life. Every class you’ll work on new things; hitting the thai pads and focus mitts, learning new combinations, mastering your technique. Once you feel comfortable enough, you can test yourself against other students in light sparring drills and in the ring. All of this is done in a safe and sportsmanlike manner that will leave you pumped and excited for your next class.
Here’s what to expect from a Muay Thai Kickboxing Class:
- 3×3 min rounds of skipping or 15 mins warm-up (running, shadow boxing)
- 15 mins practicing basic technique
- 15 mins muay thai pad work (instructor led/demonstrated)
- 15 mins cross fighting/sharp shooting
Remember!
- Ask a lot of questions!
- Always respect and protect your training partners!
- Practice good hygiene! Wash your training clothes after each use!
- Have fun! If you’re not having fun, why are you doing it?!
- Take pride in your training and your environment!
Here are some basic terms and techniques you should learn!
Punches
- 1. Jab
- 2. Cross
- 3. Hook
- 4. Upper Cut (Head and Body)
Elbows
- 1. Slice Elbow
- 2. Uppercut Elbow
- 3. Reverse Elbow
- 4. Spinning Elbow
Kicks
- 1. Push Kick
- 2. Roundhouse Kick
- 3. Side Kick
- 4. Spin Back Kick (Leg, Body, Head)
Knees
- 1. Knee Straight
- 2. Side knee
- 3. Thai Clinch
Defending Punches
- 1. Parry
- 2. Catch
- 3. Salute
- 4. Cover-up
- 5. Make Miss
Defending Kicks
- 1. Parry
- 2. Push Kicks
- 3. Round House Check
- 4. Make Miss
Defending the Thai Clench
- 1. Cross Face
- 2. Swim
- 3. Push Away
Foot Work
- 1. Stepping North
- 2. South
- 3. East
- 4. West
- 5. Angle Step
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- New trainees need an environment rich in supportive and like-minded people. Without them, the psychological and physiological weight of their training will break their resolve. But, once aligned with brothers and sisters in iron, there’s nothing they can’t accomplish.
- Experienced trainees must learn that only the most critical and challenging individuals will push them beyond their barriers. Surrounding yourself with groupies and undiscriminating ego strokers will only lead to stagnation
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