Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing, is seen by many as the preeminent striking art in the world of competitive fighting. Known as the Art of Eight Limbs, Muay Thai trains you to strike using the incredibly hard surfaces of your shins, knees, elbows, and fists. In addition, Muay Thai is famous for its “clinch”, when two fighters lock up with one another – a safe haven in many sports, in Muay Thai it is a place where punishing elbows and knees are delivered to your opponent.

     Muay Thai training includes arduous physical workouts to build stamina, strength, and speed. Your body undergoes intense physical conditioning, both to prepare your “eight limbs” to deliver bone crushing strikes, but also to prepare your body to receive such impacts and shrug them off. You also need to learn how to capitalize on footwork and body movement, as every strike, from kick to elbow, utilizes the Thai Fighter’s entire body to deliver it. In addition to the intense workouts, Muay Thai fighters utilize heavy bags, Thai Pads, Focus Mitts, and sparring to help hone and sharpen their techniques.

     Muay Thai is not to be confused with Cardio Kickboxing, a popular exercise routine, nor with Kickboxing, which is a watered down version of Muay Thai that does not allow for knee or elbow strikes, nor for kicks below the waist. Muay Thai is the real deal - a brutal full-contact striking art that will test your body, mind, and fighting spirit.