Beginner & Intermediate Muay Thai Classes
Muay Thai for Teens & Adults: Ages 14+
In our Muay Thai classes, you'll learn a variety of effective techniques for self-defence, from Muay Thai-specific footwork, practical strikes like the push kick (teep), elbows and kicks, to more advanced combinations with clinches and sweeps, which ties in Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, and MMA together.
Compared to kickboxing training or boxing lessons, the martial art of Muay Thai teaches sustained clinch fighting, including posture control, sweeps, and continuous knee and elbow strikes. The focus on clinch fighting and sweeps makes it the best close quarters stand-up striking martial art. Muay Thai uniquely develops elbows and advanced knee mechanics as primary martial arts techniques, which boxing forbids and most kickboxing limits.
This is why Muay Thai is known as the “Art of the 8 Limbs”, it'ss a martial arts striking system that uses all eight limbs.
class structure
Our boxing classes are focused on learning the boxing stance, boxing footwork, and boxing specific fundamentals including close-quarters rolling and slipping, utilizing angles through bobbing and weaving for unique boxing combinations such as setting up the liver shot, emphasizing parries and tight defence, and improving timing, coordination, and technique for your punches.
Warm-Up
Stretching: Flexibility is highly important in Muay Thai. Footwork Drills: Footwork is the heart of martial arts and combat sports. Warm up through mobility exercises including lateral shuffles and pivot exercises. Calisthenics: Jumping jacks, pushups, and MMA-style conditioning to fire up your entire body. Shadow Boxing: Learn proper shadow boxing to build muscle memory for fluid combinations, blending punches and kicks in seamless motion.
Technique & Pad Work
Muay Thai Fundamentals: Learn the basics of movement, striking mechanics, punches (jabs, crosses, hooks), kicks, elbow strikes, knee strikes, leg sweeps, along with Muay Thai-specific defence. Partnered Pad Work: Apply combinations with feedback from experienced trainers – no prior skill level required! Skill Technique Progression: From basic punches to advanced combos, our boxing program adapts into more advanced techniques overtime. High-Intensity Drills: Bag work, partner drills, or circuits for metabolic conditioning and cardio cardiovascular workout.
what to bring
clothing
Breathable, flexible, comfortable workout attire (think shorts, sweatpants, athletic tees, or tank tops).
Footwear
Students can train barefoot, with socks, or with clean indoor martial arts shoes.
Gear
We provide gloves and shinguards to borrow, but students are required to purchase their own gear after borrowing the equipment 3 or more times.
Water
Bring a water bottle to each class. A water fountain is not currently available at the gym; however, we have bottled water and drinks at the gym to purchase.
benefits:
Personal Development - Confidence, Self-Esteem, Discipline
Staying active - Self-Defense, Coordination, Strength, Fitness
life skills - Resilience, Focus, Respect, Situational Awareness
Social skills - Teamwork, Communication, Humbleness
Welcoming community - Friendly, Inclusive, Meeting new people
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Muay Thai Hard for Beginners?
Muay Thai is an accessible martial art for beginners, and at Art of Kickboxing, we make sure to create a positive, patient environment where we'll break down every part of Muay Tha i training step-by-step. Muay Thai involves up-close po powerful elbow strikes, kicks, and punches, all of which our beginner students will learn.
Is Muay Thai Useful for Self-Defence?
Yes! Muay Thai is incredibly effective in self-defence situations. Its focus on up-close striking techniques such as elbows and knees makes it practical for many real-world self-defence scenarios. Muay Thai teaches you how to use your entire body efficiently, making it one of the most well-rounded martial arts for self-defence. Our classes at Art of Kickboxing emphasize practical self-defence skills training, so you'r re prepared for unpredictable situations with confidence.
Is There Sparring in the Class?
No. There is no sparring in our boxing classes for safety reasons. Students who want to try light sparring can talk to one of our coaches to see if they're ready to spar. Light sparring would be done in our co-ed kickboxing classes; however, only those who we feel are safe enough to spar will be allowed to spar. We highly prioritize safety, and everyone who participates in sparring should understand the risks involved.