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A reminder that your Muay Thai technique is meant to damage, not simply hit. Often times we throw as hard as we can at the target, rather than through the target. There is an important difference.

Throwing at the target is an inefficient use of energy that, while still painful, won't get you maximum results. You may be throwing hard, but not deeply. When you consider the how adrenaline affects pain tolerance in a fight, it's important to do as much damage as possible.

Throwing a technique through the target means striking the smallest surface area possible and penetrating it. It is being specific and accurate. It is sending your weight into the opponent rather than towards their surface. It is what makes a knock out possible, when combined with timing. Always visualize the target, and cut through it like a blade.

Family Day Closure

Hey YMT!

We will be closed on Monday February 15th 2016 for Family Day.
Poo Choi's and Kru's will be in training the fighters so check the YMT facebook group for available times to drop in and get a quick workout in!

Please spend some time relaxing with your friends and family.

Just for fun

We are always having fun...but sometimes, thing are done JUST for fun...here's the squat wave:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBl0VbgPTyg/?taken-by=yorkmuaythai






But for real, as classes get bigger, and new faces come into play, remember to mix it up. Meet someone new and expand your comfort zone. The more we work together, the better we become.

There will always be more than one, if not several instructors per mixed class to supervise and help you out...so find a new pad holder or sparring partner and see how far you can both grow.

Gear Up!

Gloves are IN!
Don't wait, these Thailand made real leather bag gloves will go quickly!
Red, Black, Blue!

Student of the Month (January 2016): Francesco

York Muay Thai at Fight Factory 101

On Feb 6, we were honoured to attend and participate in the rally against sexual assault and violence with the Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club! We had the opportunity to teach traditional Muay Thai to the crowd at City Hall, and hear from some inspiring guest speakers who have taken a ton of initiative for the cause. 

Check it out in the Metro:

http://www.metronews.ca/news/toronto/2016/02/06/toronto-women-box-at-rally-against-violence-roosh-v.html

Photos by Liz Beddall: