TRAINING

MUAY THAI COLORADO

TRAINING

“Learn the Art of Eight Limbs.”

Cardiovascular:

Thai boxing as a sport relies heavily on cardiovascular strength. With this being said workouts will focus heavily on building that necessary cardiovascular endurance. Jumping rope, running, heavy bag work and pad work are all integral parts of our workouts.

Shadowboxing:

The moves used in shadowboxing are the same moves that are used in bag work, pad work and in the ring. Practicing these moves against an imaginary opponent is a crucial way in learning how to understand an opponent and how to be creative in your attacks and defenses. It is an excellent tool to work balance, footwork, cardiovascular endurance as well as fine tuning your technique.

Bag Work:

Bag work is an excellent way to build and tone muscles, increase endurance and relieve stress. The Heavy bag provides you with resistance to your contact making you stronger. It is used mostly for developing power and enables you to use all of your weapons including punches, knees, elbows, and kicks in different combinations.

Pad Work:

Thai pads, focus mitts, belly protectors and kick shields enable you to use full contact on an opponent. You learn how to use offensive techniques, defensive maneuvers and counters in an effective manner. Pad work also works timing, distancing, weight transfers, and balance. When worked properly pad work is the closest you can come to simulating a real fight without stepping into the ring.

Sparring:

Sparring is the ultimate workout. Although it is not required to participate it is the one of the most well rounded training tools that is available. Protective gear is worn and it varies from a light contact to heavy contact. Sparring allows you to fully use all the skills that are being developed. It lets you see where your strengths and weaknesses are so you are able to improve your game. Most of all the mental aspect of getting hit and hitting back is crucial in understanding the art of Muay Thai.

Conditioning:

It is essential that your core is strong in this sport. In each class there will be a conditioning portion where we focus on working the core muscles. Through a wide variety of pylometrics from standard crunches to medicine ball workouts your body will become strong overall.