Opened in Toronto, January 2010, York Muay Thai has brought the community a new outlet for learning this amazing martial art as well as staying healthy...but don't take our word for it! Here are what people have been saying about the school!
Mark and John, "The Twins"- fathers and brothers
Aleksandra- spirited student and friendly face
Rod- The "new guy" :)
Mike- Student and competitive athlete
Gaja "Textbook"- one of the gym's jokers and a hard worker
Michael "Science Guy"- senior student and bursting with nutrition tips
For more videos including testimonals, check out youtube.com/yorkmuaythai
Friday, December 10, 2010
Jordan Watson vs Yodsanklai Fairtex at King's Cup 2010 (video)
Watson is impressive..first he tangles with Buakaw and now with Yod. Each time is game and gets some great shots in. Check out this young star take on Thailand's best at 72 kg
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_mkVIth63k&feature=recentu
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
THAI fight final fight (video)
I won't spoil who made it to the finals...but this is one helluva fight. If you thought Petchmonkong vs Fabio Pinca was hard, you haven't seen this
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7xNdeN0Vk8
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7xNdeN0Vk8
More Thai pads, less Pad Thai
Hey all,
One thing I think is important is to understand WHY you do what you do in training. Every school has their own reasons for doing or not doing something.
Here is a little insight into the pad work we do in class, for those of you that don't know.
Pads is technical training. It's the best technical training because you've got an interactive human target and you can hit as hard as you can.
It's because of this, you need to start at about 60% max power (get a feel for your partner and your own technique), but then you need to be going full power once you are in the zone.
Muay Thai weapons are designed to be thrown with intent, and in a real situation that is how your technique would come out anyway. So, pad work is the most important part of your class in terms of working technique. If you don't use the proper power, you won't be learning the extent of your technique.
Imagine getting in the ring having never hit the pads properly. How will your technique come out? You'll probably be both messy and tired, since you aren't used to going full tilt.
* a side note: proper full power doesn't mean being tense. It means being relaxed and letting your strikes go. Think about letting a rubber band fly, as opposed to throwing it in frustration (you can use all the muscle you want, it's less efficient to throw the band than it is to pull and fling it).
If you are making mistakes during pads: it's your partner's job to remind you about a hand dropping or anything else. It's also your instructor's job to come and feed you tips in increments while you hit pads. Keep hitting the pads with proper power and fix your technique according to the advice being given to you as you go along. Avoid wasting too much time. Work and correct as you go.
If there are glaring issues that can be fixed right away, your instructor will slow you down and go over them.
This will translate into partner-cross fighting drills. When you can hit the pads with proper technique and power, you'll be able to throw controlled techniques on your partner without compromising proper form. Many people don't want to hurt their partner in drills and end up using bad form when they do so. This is usually because they haven't properly worked the technique enough on pads/bags to control it yet.
Bag work is similar. The bag allows you to go as hard as you can and is a great tool in the absence of a pad holder for many different drills and exercises.
Watch your seniors or even videos of Thai's hitting pads/bags. They let their technique go and breathe out deeply with each strike.
Aaaand that's it. Keep in mind other schools may have different philosophies for their training, but this is ours.
One thing I think is important is to understand WHY you do what you do in training. Every school has their own reasons for doing or not doing something.
Here is a little insight into the pad work we do in class, for those of you that don't know.
Pads is technical training. It's the best technical training because you've got an interactive human target and you can hit as hard as you can.
It's because of this, you need to start at about 60% max power (get a feel for your partner and your own technique), but then you need to be going full power once you are in the zone.
Muay Thai weapons are designed to be thrown with intent, and in a real situation that is how your technique would come out anyway. So, pad work is the most important part of your class in terms of working technique. If you don't use the proper power, you won't be learning the extent of your technique.
Imagine getting in the ring having never hit the pads properly. How will your technique come out? You'll probably be both messy and tired, since you aren't used to going full tilt.
* a side note: proper full power doesn't mean being tense. It means being relaxed and letting your strikes go. Think about letting a rubber band fly, as opposed to throwing it in frustration (you can use all the muscle you want, it's less efficient to throw the band than it is to pull and fling it).
If you are making mistakes during pads: it's your partner's job to remind you about a hand dropping or anything else. It's also your instructor's job to come and feed you tips in increments while you hit pads. Keep hitting the pads with proper power and fix your technique according to the advice being given to you as you go along. Avoid wasting too much time. Work and correct as you go.
If there are glaring issues that can be fixed right away, your instructor will slow you down and go over them.
This will translate into partner-cross fighting drills. When you can hit the pads with proper technique and power, you'll be able to throw controlled techniques on your partner without compromising proper form. Many people don't want to hurt their partner in drills and end up using bad form when they do so. This is usually because they haven't properly worked the technique enough on pads/bags to control it yet.
Bag work is similar. The bag allows you to go as hard as you can and is a great tool in the absence of a pad holder for many different drills and exercises.
Watch your seniors or even videos of Thai's hitting pads/bags. They let their technique go and breathe out deeply with each strike.
Aaaand that's it. Keep in mind other schools may have different philosophies for their training, but this is ours.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Thai Fight semi Final: Petchmonkong Petchfocus vs Fabio Pinca (video)
The semi final of Thai fight...the big 8 man tournament in Thailand!
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEyrfQmTCTo
Jordan Watson vs Antuan Pinto at Kings Cup 2010 (video)
This was at the King's Cup 2010 in Thailand 8 man Tournament.
This was a preliminary match between two very young but successful fighters. Watson is from Badcompany gym in the UK and Pinto is a French fighter who lives in Thailand.
Pinto was a replacement fighter for Watson's original opponent in this fight.
This is a video taken from the crowd.
r1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oZBJQQfw8s
r2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0aelJ-9UgU
r3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RnTvx8UZhk
Monday, December 6, 2010
Fix up Day!
We will be fixing up the gym a bit on Sunday Dec 12 around 4pm. Anyone who wants to help is welcome! We will be making our home a bit nicer for the new year :)
Ask Kru Jen for deets...see you!
Ask Kru Jen for deets...see you!
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