Muay Thai is the most prevalent striking art utilized in MMA competitions, such as the UFC and WEC. Like Jiu-jitsu, almost every fighter competing trains or utilizes Muay Thai techniques. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies slightly from the ancient art Muay Boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.
Francisco Macias–Muay Thai instructor
Francisco started training in 2000 at City Boxing under Head Boxing Coach Robert "Hitman" Garcia and Manny Melchor. He then moved onto Muay Thai Kickboxing under Brandon "The Truth" Vera, "King" KJ Noons and Jhanex Alviz. He has been training for 9+ years and coaching/tranining for 5 years. He lives by the saying "TRAIN HARD OR GO HOME." Francisco's classes really are for anyone interested in the art, we have kids, women, fighters and students just looking for some great cardio and coordination. Students do not have to be an athlete to enjoy this class, come and meet a great instructor & group of people and tap into abilities you never knew you had….
