Thai Boxing

Thai Boxing, called "Muay Thai" in the Thai language, is a martial art and sport native to Thailand. It is a kickboxing style that contains elements of striking and grappling. Sometimes known as the “Science of Eight Limbs”, Muay Thai is known for utilising, elbow and knee strikes in addition punches and kicks. Muay Thai is also famous for its effective clinch work, which makes it a great partner style to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The clinch allows for a transition between stand-up striking and ground grappling techniques.

At Hobart Martial Arts Academy equal emphasis is placed on striking techniques and pad holding techniques as such a student will learn, basic hand techniques, elbows, kicks, knees as well as body movement and defence. Muay Thai training is done in shorts and a T Shirt or singlet, students are free to wear traditional Thai shorts or MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) shorts. Students will also need to own and use various other items of training equipment, such as boxing gloves, hand wraps, shin guards and mouth guards. There are opportunities to compete in Thai Boxing regularly, as your training progresses you may be interested in competing at a local or national level. Our Thai Boxing classes are taught by some of the best coaches in the state. The minimum equipment needed for Striking Fundamentals is a pair of hand wraps, these are available from reception for $10.

Timetable: Thai Boxing is held on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.00pm.