THAIBOXING (Muay Thai)

Thai Boxing usually called Muay Thai, is the national sport of Thailand and has been around for over 2000 years. It has been used as an effective fighting system throughout Thailand's history on the battlefields and today's modern military.
It is now used as an effective fighting system for self defence, competitive sport and not to mention a fantastic way of keeping fit, toning up, losing weight and certainky building your self esteem and confidence! Thai Boxing utilizes fast and powerful striking techniques with kicks, knees, elbows and punching. All techniques can be used on their own or combined together to form combinations. There is also an element of grappling involved, which is incorporated with close in fighting and can utilize the knees and elbows very effectively indeed!
When looking to join a club for Thai Boxing you should also take note that the club doesn"t just emphasise their training on competition and fighters. Remember this is only one aspect of Thai Boxing and at "Tigersgym", we aim to develop the student"s technical ability to cover other very important aspects such as, self defence - Vulnerable areas are not targeted in competition, due to the rules and therefore can be missed out during the training. This will not allow the student to develop fully for a real street defence scenario!
Fitness and enjoyment of your training should also be a high priority with the club"s agenda. Building your fitness levels up somewhat will undoubtedly help in real situations; not to forget that you learn much quicker when you are enjoying your training.
What would you say is more important to you, competing or defending yourself!

Our philosophy

Join our very friendly and exciting Thai Boxing classes for men, ladies and children.

- Lose weight and get fit!

- Enjoy the training!


- Build confidence!


- Learn Thai Boxing!




Simply turn up, wear comfortable training gear and we provide all the training equipment for you.
We cover multiple areas for the complete beginner to the advance student. Whether you wish to compete, take gradings or simply get fit and build your confidence while learning Thai Boxing. You will be happy knowing that you can train at your own pace and any physical contact is totally optional for all who attendour classes.
We are second to none for being the friendliest gym around and have a large contingency of female students.

Competing

Is certainly not for everybody! At Tigers Gym we ensure you get the right training advice from the start and you are totally aware that there is no pressure to compete, sparr or have any contact at any level, unless you choose it so!.
But for those who do wish to compete - we will certaintly do our very best to help you perform at your personal best, whether at semi, amateur or pro rules. Our aim is for total commitment to each and every individual who comes to train at Tigers Gym, whatever your aims.
Those who compete always go onto achieve personal aims and feel very proud of the very high standards and confidence they attain for themselves.

Grading

Again there is no pressure to take any grading whilst you train at Tigers Gym. Should you decide to grade then we will help you through all the stages progressively at your own pace. To date we have helped eight students achieve their Black grade 1st Dan status and one 2nd Dan. Six students have also completed courses to achieve Instructor status and all have gone onto teach in their own right - ladies too!.

General Thai Boxing Training

Most people who attend all the training sessions are looking for a very friendly environment to train in! we provide exactly this and more, but in a relaxed and fun way! We cater for children, who can certainly build up confidence, especially when going through trying times in their life. This also applies to any adults having stress in their lives! We have a very strong social aspect to our gym where everybody gets on with all who attend, regardless of their standard and achievements. At times we also arrange social events for those who wish to join in, outside the gym environment. There is a fantastic camaraderie at the gym and many people make new friends and also undertake other sport type exercises, in areas such as: running, hiking, climbing, other martial art styles etc. We pride ourselves in the fact that you can train at Tigers Gym in a fun, relaxed, and friendly environment for everyone!

Thai Boxing Instructors

MICHELLE & GARY SUTCLIFFE

English WAKO Superheavyweight champion
British WAKO Amateur Championships Superheavyweight Champion
K1 Competitor 2002 losing only on points after forcing an extra round against the eventual winner.
K1 Finalist 2004 losing only to the fantastic "Gary Turner"

Class Times

Class Cost all persons £6.50 under 18's/Students £6.00
Saturday Junior class £5.50
Thai Boxing Circuit Training all persons £6.00
Martial arts insurance/year £18.00

Excel at a much faster pace with Private 1-2-1 Tuition only £25/HR!
Small groups of 2-4 people catered for, by arrangement at a cost of between £10 - 15 each - Contact Gary or Michelle.

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