Muay Thai (14 years +)
Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) originated in Thailand from the older martial art of Muay boran which means “ancient boxing”. Muay boran is an umbrella term constituting a number of traditional Thai styles of martial arts and Muay Thai is a style of fighting that is influenced and structured by these traditions.
The main precept of Muay Thai is mastering the eight sticking points of the body; Muay Thai is often referred to as “the art of the eight limbs”. Fists, elbows, knees and shins/feet are used for a variety of strikes combined with grappling while standing. The grappling allows Muay Thai practitioners to be very effective at close range which is one reason why Thai boxing is a great foundation for mixed martial arts practitioners.
Are Muay Thai and kickboxing the same?Kickboxing and Muay Thai are actually two different martial arts. Kickboxing, as a contact sport, was historically developed from karate, Muay Thai, taekwondo and western boxing in the 1960 and 1970s. The main differences are that kickboxing matches do not allow grappling, hits below the belt or strikes with the elbows or knees. Essentially it can be viewed as such: Kickboxing can be used as a general term referring to a variety of Indochinese fighting systems, of which Muay Thai is one. It can also be used to refer to the North American sport of kickboxing.
Why train in Muay Thai?Seaway Academy Of Martial Arts gets this question quite often from the people of Cornwall who are interested in being more active and learning a new skill set.
Here are some of the main benefits:
What to expect when coming to class
Show up early if this is your first class. Greet the instructor. Let him know this is your first class. It is normal to be nervous but remember everyone before you started the same way
Class will start with a 10-15 min warm up followed by 45mins of technique training . Students who like to participate in sparring can stay behind and do so. Sparring is done in a safe and friendly environment giving students a chance to use their techniques they just learned in class. Sparring is done with 16oz Sparring gloves, head gear mouth guard and shin pads. We understand sparring is not for everyone and this is why we do it after class. If you do not have your own equipment you can not participate in sparring. Saftey is our number 1 priorit
Academy rules and etiquette:
Equipment needed for Muay Thai
Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) originated in Thailand from the older martial art of Muay boran which means “ancient boxing”. Muay boran is an umbrella term constituting a number of traditional Thai styles of martial arts and Muay Thai is a style of fighting that is influenced and structured by these traditions.
The main precept of Muay Thai is mastering the eight sticking points of the body; Muay Thai is often referred to as “the art of the eight limbs”. Fists, elbows, knees and shins/feet are used for a variety of strikes combined with grappling while standing. The grappling allows Muay Thai practitioners to be very effective at close range which is one reason why Thai boxing is a great foundation for mixed martial arts practitioners.
Are Muay Thai and kickboxing the same?Kickboxing and Muay Thai are actually two different martial arts. Kickboxing, as a contact sport, was historically developed from karate, Muay Thai, taekwondo and western boxing in the 1960 and 1970s. The main differences are that kickboxing matches do not allow grappling, hits below the belt or strikes with the elbows or knees. Essentially it can be viewed as such: Kickboxing can be used as a general term referring to a variety of Indochinese fighting systems, of which Muay Thai is one. It can also be used to refer to the North American sport of kickboxing.
Why train in Muay Thai?Seaway Academy Of Martial Arts gets this question quite often from the people of Cornwall who are interested in being more active and learning a new skill set.
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Improved physique
- Better flexibility and balance
- Greater mind and body coordination
- Increased mental alertness
- Meet new people and make friends
What to expect when coming to class
Show up early if this is your first class. Greet the instructor. Let him know this is your first class. It is normal to be nervous but remember everyone before you started the same way
Class will start with a 10-15 min warm up followed by 45mins of technique training . Students who like to participate in sparring can stay behind and do so. Sparring is done in a safe and friendly environment giving students a chance to use their techniques they just learned in class. Sparring is done with 16oz Sparring gloves, head gear mouth guard and shin pads. We understand sparring is not for everyone and this is why we do it after class. If you do not have your own equipment you can not participate in sparring. Saftey is our number 1 priorit
Academy rules and etiquette:
- show up on time
- greet the instructor
- ensure your belt is tied and uniform is to standard
- toe nails and nails are kept short
- hair is tied up if its long
- no jewlery
- no swearing
- Uniform must be cleaned
- no talking during class
- if you have to leave class early let the instructor know
- if you have a question raise your hand
- ask to use the washroom
- no eating or drinking on the mats
- no shoes on the mats
- respect everyone
Equipment needed for Muay Thai
- Head Gear
- Mouth Piece
- Shin Guards
- Hand Wraps
- 16oz Boxing Gloves
- Skipping Rope
EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF MUAY THAI
