Muay Thai
Muay Thai, literally translated as "Thai Boxing", is a martial art and national sport of Thailand. The "Art of Eight Limbs" is an exciting and challenging system with roots dating back to the seventh century in its native country's early history, but is now widely practised across the world. In addition to punching and kicking, nak muays (Thai boxers) employ clinching and sweeping techniques along with knee and elbow strikes. At CCMA we offer a variety of different paths you can pursue when learning this multifaceted stand-up art. Some clients exclusively train in Muay Thai. Others use it to better develop its highly respected stand-up fighting features as part of their holistic martial arts journey. It is sometimes recommended as a form of a form attribute training for self-protection following Boxing or Kickboxing. Just interested in the fitness side? Why not try out a Muay Thai inspired Triple C Fitness classes. As with all CCMA classes, you can train by appointment on a one-to-one basis, as part of a couple or in your own self-organised group. We also offer workshops, bringing private clients together in a club-like atmosphere.
The Science of Eight Limbs
So called due to Muay Thai's emphasis on punching, kicking, knee strikes and elbow strikes, all of which can be delivered by a pair of arms and a pair of legs. Despite enjoying some cross-polinating influences, Muay Thai is very much unto itself. Both traditional (stadium) and modern rule-sets reflect a warrior culture of resilience that inspire our lessons. The combat sport has its own unique way of blending its wide range of attacking tools in effective and powerful combinations. Let us not also forget the art's defining use of the clinch. Here nak muays learn how to maintain and break posture by using grappling holds and positioning whilst coordinating these moves with strikes. Many have described Muay Thai as chess to Kickboxing's draughts.
The Stand-up Martial Art
With its wide range of. natural weapons as well as exposure to many other martial arts through a tradition of international challenge matches, Muay Thai has won a lot of respect outside of its own schools. Many other martial arts practitioners choose to cross-train in Muay Thai due to its unique relationship between stand-up fighting and clinch. Those pursuing CCMA's MMA path find it an essential component in their training, often learnt before they take a Wrestling course.
Self-Defence Attributes
Most physical confrontations quickly deteriorate to the clinch range if they aren't over in a few seconds. In addition to developing hand strikes akin to Boxing as well as devastating leg kicks, Muay Thai's greatest contribution to self-defence skills is way elbow strikes and elbow strikes can be thrown whilst in a grappling situation. Muay Thai is often advised as a form of attribute training for self-protection after a client has completed a Boxing or Kickboxing course. As with all our self-defence attribute courses, you will be taught how to employ your Muay Thai techniques outside of the sport towards the end of you first set of lessons.