Intermediate Muay Thai Program

Bagwork in the intermediate Muay Thai class

Our Muay Thai / Thaiboxing intermediate program is open to training camp guests with previous experience in Muay Thai or any other martial art, such as boxing.

Padwork in the intermediate ring

The program focuses on teaching students more advanced Muay Thai techniques while incorporating drills to improve their cardio / endurance, strength / speed, and overall ability to execute proper Muay Thai / Thaiboxing strikes and blocks in both offensive and defensive forms.

Our Intermediate program is directed by former Bangkok and Lumpinee Champion Kru Kay. He has competed for 18 years in the top tier of fighters across Thailand, and has now formed and directs a solid group of champion trainers in the intermediate training program.

Training Schedule 2 X daily 7.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. & 4.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Yoga 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

At Tiger Muay Thai we begin every morning at 7:00 a.m. with an hour of yoga on the mats with our training camp instructor. Yoga is a great way to increase flexibility, work on your balance, and prevent injuries while training. Guests are welcome to do yoga for 1/2 hour and switch into the running program or technique class when they begin at 7:30 a.m.

Boot Camp Fitness Program:                                                                                    7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

The Boot camp fitness program runs every morning from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. which concentrates on cardio, fitness, strength, calisthenics for weight-loss and conditioning and is a great way to start the day before training Muay Thai / Thaiboxing and MMA.

Running Program:

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. & 3:30 pm. -4:00 p.m.

Every morning at 7:30 a.m., Tiger Muay Thai trainers and guests leave the camp for a variety of runs, including sprints and mountain running, from 2-6 km. Running is an excellent way to improve your endurance and cardio / stamina. The average Thai fighter training for an upcoming match will often run 10+ kilometers a day, usually in the morning before the heat sets in.

Technique Class:                                                                  8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. + 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Muay Thai and boxing technique classes allow guests to learn in a relaxed environment and receive extra one-on-one time. The curriculum covers everything from basic Muay Thai / Thaiboxing to advanced training techniques including offense, defense, footwork, balance, generating power, and more. The technique classes allow guests to learn the core Muay Thai structure, practice new skills and expand on their training overall.

Warm-Up (Stretching / Shadow Boxing / Skip Rope) 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. & 4:00 pm. – 4:30 p.m.

From 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. guests warm-up by stretching, shadow boxing, tire jumping and skipping rope. After everyone has thoroughly warmed-up, the trainers begin helping guests wrap their hands and prepare for Muay Thai bag and pad training.

Muay Thai Bag / Pads / Drills Training 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 pm. – 6:30 p.m.

The main 2-hour training period focuses on a weekly program schedule that provides 3-5 rounds on different bags, 3 one-on-one pad rounds with a trainer, and 3-5 rounds of Muay Thai drills and skill focus in groups with other guests and trainers. The intermediate program is designed to be more difficult and intense than the beginners program. As part of the core training program, the trainers will look to focus on and perfect the guests skills and physical endrance and stamina.

Sparring: Muay Thai & Boxing / Monday – Wednesday – Friday

Sparring is an essential part of Muay Thai and Thai Boxing training. Every M-W-F, Tiger Muay Thai trainers direct sparring sessions with guests. It is completely voluntary and allows guests to practice and utilize their skills against a real opponent. Sparring is done at 75% speed and power, and guests wear shin, mouth and head guards to prevent injury. Sparring is an important training tool that will help guests to understand Muay Thai as a fight sport and gain experience in the ring.

Stretch / Relax / Cool Down / Rehydrate 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m & 6:30 pm. – 7:00 p.m.

Guests are encouraged and welcome to incorporate free weights and lifting into their training program. Tiger Muay Thai has a complete sets of dumbbells, kettlebells, 2 olympic benches, pull down multi-machines, a squat rack, exercise bikes and more available to our guests in each ring and the weight lifting area.

Mixed photos from the Intermediate Muay Thai training area

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