DWCMAP - Muay Thai

 Take a 400-year-old martial art from Thailand and turn it into the favorite part of your routine. Muay Thai uses punching, kicking, kneeing, and elbowing techniques for the ultimate movement and workout – it’s a full-body sport that’ll get your body pumping.

One thing is for sure; it is an all-encompassing full body and mind workout that’s sure to have you coming back for more!

Muay Thai classes cover the basics of movement, footwork, defense, and striking skills. Class will involve bag work, shield drills, partner drills with light contact and a variety of conditioning drills. 

This intentional structure outlines learning for proper technique with movement, punching, kicking, knees and elbows. *Please make sure that you have the correct protective gear (ie. shin guards or mouthguard).

Transform in unrivaled Muay Thai programming that is designed to teach technique and endurance simultaneously. Classes and training are structured with progression points to allow for consistent advancement from beginner level to stepping into the ring.

 Whether you’re just beginning in Muay Thai, or you want to compete in a Muay Thai Championship Match, we have you covered. No matter your current level, we work with you to take you to the next level. Our competitive Muay Thai training is an opportunity for anyone in the North Texas area to come, learn and compete at their highest level. 

 Muay Thai class with GM Williams working some defense to counter drills. Our classes always focus on technical instruction. We build fighters! 

Muay Thai Kicks are different, GM Williams shows the right and wrong way to throw  Muay Thai kicks. Practice the finer details to sharpen your technique. 

 Sparring is part of the process. Knowing how to throw strikes and actually landing and getting hit are different. Every Friday in Muay Thai Sparring Class you will learn these effective techniques and skills. .

 WHY IS DWCMAP AMONG THE TOP MUAY THAI SCHOOLS IN THE US?

Out of all of the Texas Muay Thai gyms, DWCMAP has the most training space and daily Muay Thai classes. Our Muay Thai Coaches have decades of experience and have fought at elite levels.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MUAY THAI LESSONS?

Muay Thai will teach you a functional martial art that can be used for self-defense or sport, while increasing your physical fitness.

WHAT'S THE BEST TYPE OF MUAY THAI TRAINING

Muay Thai is all about positioning yourself for optimal striking impact, you should find a coach and training program that emphasizes body mechanics and weight distribution as it relates to sparring with an opponent.

WHAT IS MUAY THAI?

Muay Thai, is a martial art originating in Thailand translating to “Thai Boxing.” With its roots in Thai military dating back to the 13th century, it’s considered to be the national sport of Thailand.

WHAT IS THE ART OF 8 LIMBS?

Muay Thai is also referred to as the “Art of 8 limbs” because you use 8 different parts of the body to strike at your opponent. Those parts are two fists, elbows, feet and knees, eight in total.

HOW IS MUAY THAI DIFFERENT THAN OTHER MARTIAL ARTS?

Muay Thai has a particular focus on striking and therefore emphasizes body positioning and weight distribution for maximizing the power behind each strike at an opponent’s vulnerable areas.

DO I NEED MUAY THAI SPARRING GEAR?

For any type of Muay Thai sparring or intense sparring drills, you won’t need a lot of equipment but we’d suggest the following:

• 16 oz Gloves
• Shin Guards
• Hand Wraps
• Mouthguard
• Head Gear
• Male Protective Groin Cup

DWCMAP FIGHT SHOP can outfit all your Muay Thai sparring equipment needs.

IS MUAY THAI A GOOD MARTIAL ART FOR BEGINNERS?

Yes, Muay Thai teaches a strong foundation for striking arts. It focuses on building a strong base in fighting stance, excellent striking mechanics, defense, balance, and cardiovascular endurance.