It was hard to miss the Martial Arts studio on the corner near my new apartment. Every time I walked by, the windows displayed students in a variety of classes, from Tai Chi to Women’s Kickboxing. Without a doubt, it was the Kickboxing, or Muay Thai, that caught my attention. I called the studio the… Read more »
I’m starting to get the hang of some of the foundational moves involved in Muay Thai self defense. So far, I’ve participated in three classes and I’ve worked with three different partners. I’m learning a lot from Coach Russell and watching his strikes and kicks, but I’m also learning a lot from the people I’m… Read more »
I sort of ate my own words after my last Muay Thai class. There actually are some techniques that take some time to learn.For example, there is a move that involves kicking Thai Pads your partner is holding, one knee at a time. It sounds and looks pretty simple; but for me, this was one of… Read more »
A Kickboxing workout is such fun! It’s great to learn the self-defense skills that go along with Muay Thai; however, even if I never use those skills, I can feel my body getting into better shape with every class I go to. Having good form is the basis to everything we do in class, more… Read more »
Womens Kickboxing for Fitness On cold, wet winter days, I have to drag myself out of the house to do much of anything, but my twice-weekly Womens Kickboxing for Fitness class is without a doubt my favorite place to drag myself. I feel like the fact that I’m a newer student shines through; but it really… Read more »
Having good balance doesn’t only help you in martial arts – it can benefit you greatly in life. Will Muay Thai improve balance? Most certainly, especially if you supplement your training with exercises that focus primarily on improving balance. Let’s take a look at some ways that you can increase balance for this sport. Click… Read more »
How Muay Thai Kickboxing Will Get Me in Shape? Muay Thai offers the unique benefit of allowing you use powerful strikes that are very effective at short distances. But some of you might be wondering, How Muay Thai Kickboxing Will Get Me in Shape? Yes, it will help you become very fit. This martial art has… Read more »
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