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East
West Martial Arts
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What is Thai Boxing?
What Will I Learn?
1. Thai
Boxing Technique - One of the keys to being
excellent at anything is a complete understanding of what you are
doing, how to do it best and why you are doing it a specific way.
The instructors at East West Martial Arts have all been tested and
certified personally by the President and founder of the Thai Boxing
Association of the USA, Master Surachai Sirisute. You will be guided
through the essential aspects of the sport as we help you to find
the peak of your personal potential. These are the qualities that
make Thai Boxing the choice striking system for the all the top champions
in the UFC, K-1 and all high level Professional Martial Athletes!
2. The
Knowledge of How and Where to Strike your Attacker -
The truly amazing aspect of Thai Boxing is how quickly one is able
to disable. Thai fighters are known for the crippling power of their
leg kicks. A single, properly placed kick or knee strike to the nerve
in your leg is so devastating, it can put even the largest opponent
to the ground. This makes Thai Boxing excellent for self defense.
If an attacker can’t get up, he certainly can’t chase
you, and will have difficulty getting away leaving the scene of the
crime. Flashy kicks to the head look great, but rarely work on the
street. You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t .
3. Strength
and Conditioning - A quick assessment of any
ring competitor brings you to the conclusion that they are in great
physical condition. Although you may have no intention of fighting
in the ring, through a structured program, you can develop the amazing
speed, strength, power and conditioning of a Thai Boxer.
4. Unleash
the Explosive Power of a Thai Fighter - You
will learn the secret to using your full body weight and the application
of torque to multiply the power of your strikes. Learn the ways the
experts in the Thai martial arts use their bodies “natural weapons”
with devastating results. We will practice some of the most effective
techniques over and over, until they are delivered with explosive
power and are second nature.
5. Training
in Combination - Have you ever seen the blinding
speed of a boxer delivering a combination on an overwhelmed opponent?
The delivery of a smooth, powerful combination of kicks, knees and
punches is used to help the student of Thai Boxing develop continuity
and flow.
6. Equipment
Training - The Thai training method is similar
to boxing in that we use equipment to develop ourselves. Thai kicking
pads, boxing focus mitts, and the heavy bag all play an important
role in developing the student through a realistic application of
full contact equipment training.
7. Strength
Through Discipline - Students of Thai Boxing
will see great improvement and effectiveness in a very short time.
The reason we focus on the aspect of discipline is to complete the
circle of the physical, mental, emotional, and spirit. This is essential
to the personal development of the student of Thai Boxing.
Kevin Seaman with his Thai Boxing instructor, Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
This course
was absolutely excellent. I felt that I was exposed to a good base
of knowledge about not only the sport but Thai culture as well. I
looked forward to coming to class each week because of Kevin’s
enthusiasm for the sport and teaching.
Philip Johnson