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Experience hard-core Thai-style training blended with contemporary knowledge of cardiovascular/interval training, core stability and strength training.
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Each of our classes include all the elements of a complete fitness regime. The first half of class is an aerobic warm-up including stretching, skipping and 'old school' conditioning with push-ups and squats, plus a focus on core training. The second half of the workout consists of learning and practicing traditional Muay Thai techniques on heavy bags, Thai pads and punching stands, as well as shadow-boxing. As any of our students can attest, the therapeutic benefits of punching and kicking out a day's frustration are measurable and immediate.
What does this mean for you? Working with our experienced instructors, you’ll find your correct intensity, duration and frequency of exercise guaranteeing you:
- Solid, traditional Muay Thai technique
- Weight loss
- Increased endurance
- Increased strength
- Lowered stress levels
Fundamental classes are either 60- or 90-minutes in length. Our instructors have worked with students at every level of fitness and can help you customize the workout to your personal strengths and abilities as you develop good fitness, endurance and skills. We want to help you get fit, healthy and strong.
Open and Intermediate level classes are 90-minutes in length. Students usually meet for a run 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of these sessions. Participation in this conditioning activity is highly recommended.
First class? Come ready to sweat in sports shorts and shirt. Bring along a bottle of water. If you have these items on hand -- a skipping rope, hand wraps and bag gloves -- it is helpful. If you don't, we'll share.
Class Descriptions
Fundamental classes develop a solid core of cardio and strength training alongside the introduction of the basic building blocks of the sport of Muay Thai including: hand and foot positions (stance), basic combinations and Muay Thai techniques and simple attack and defence combinations. These classes are ideal for beginners and a great review for intermediate and competitive-minded students.
Open classes can be attended by all students (beginners should attend as many fundamental classes as possible). Half of the class is conditioning, and half is instruction in traditional Muay Thai technique. Each student will be trained up to his or her level to ensure steady development. Intermediate techniques are introduced in this class to those who are ready to progress.
Intermediate / Fundamental classes are for students with a higher level of fitness. Conditioning is more demanding than fundamental and open classes, rounds on the heavy bag are often four minutes (instead of three). More advanced technique in attack, defence and footwork are taught; combinations are more complex. Students at the fundamental level are welcome to attend and work to their comfort level during the conditioning session. The conditioning element is executed by the class as a whole, but the Muay Thai technique component is delivered at both the intermediate and fundamental level.
Conditioning classes use body weight and dumbbells, running, calisthenics and core work to support each student's personal fitness regime. There is no Muay Thai instruction in conditioning classes.
Circuit classes are demanding and great for athletic performance. Drills are run in three minute rounds from station to station. These classes include: bag work, skipping, conditioning, shadow boxing, and punching stand work.
Sparring time is available. Please speak to Kru James if you are interested in attending these sessions.
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