Tomorrow's Heroes

Always take the time to discuss your thoughts and feelings on what you learned with your partners. What felt good? What worked? What didn't? What do you feel they could improve on for their own benefit?

This is not only a part of our regular sparring routine for the fighters every Friday night, but also becoming a staple of our kids class. Students are encouraged to volunteer and show what they know, as well as make suggestions for each other.

York Muay Thai in Snapd Magazine North York

Check out Snapd North York's page for some great shots of our Friends and Family Day. Lots of new students came to learn Muay Thai and Kali, as well as lively kids class. An intense work out coupled with detailed technical drills made for an excellent Saturday, topped off by post training treats!

Check out all of the pics and write up here:  https://northyork.snapd.com/event/913750#/

Here are just a couple pics by Ian Hanecak:

Unity

As we take on swing kicks as our focus, let's remind ourselves of the power of unity... The power of alignment... The power of the human body. 

They say the human spine can support an incredible amount of weight when in the neutral position. Coach Grant has gotten us to really develop and improve our form/ posture on our squats and other exercises for this very reason. Having the proper posture is not only the safest way to lift, but also the strongest. 

When we practice the basic swing kick, the most ideal position is for our posture to be aligned or posted on our support leg. It's the difference between sending all of our weight into the target, rather than just whipping our leg as hard as possible. 

It doesn't happen all of the time, but fights can provide some great snapshots for technical use. This picture of Buakaw beautifully encapsulates the unity of the body and transfer of weight into one direction--> through his opponent. 

Samkor Left Kick Assassin

One of the most explosive kickers in Muay Thai history.

Swing kick Month Begins! Happy February!

You know what month it is! Swing kicks!!




As we begin swing kick month, try to refresh yourself on the basics of the technique. We will be starting with a full week of review, but you can get a head start! Make a list of all the properties you have learned and understand about swing kicks... You might be surprised with what you come up with!

Here are beginners, Rey and Chris, practicing after a class. Check out the difference in their form looking from left to right. Both guys are always tweaking and sharpening small details in their technique every session.

Closing out January

Straight punch month comes to an end...many different aspects to sharpen and fix.

This technique is at the beginning of each year as it serves as the base to everything else. The body mechanics are transferable, as well as the footwork and defensive properties.

When shadow boxing or practicing on your own, try starting with the straight punches. Reviewing them might help prime your body to perform other techniques.

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