Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly 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.

Muay Thai
Muay Thai is the newest program available at the Fox Valley Grappling Club. We are currently working on setting up two regular practices per week. However, while we are working on the schedule, private lessons are available. Check with the office for more information.

Required gear includes shorts, a t-shirt, mouth guard, hand wraps, gloves and athletic supporter. Optional gear includes shin pads and additional sparring gear.

Sound like something you would be interested in trying? We offer a two-week free trial period for anyone interested in training. The two-week free trial includes this and all other programs offered at the Fox Valley Grappling Club. Contact us by calling 920-450-3172 or send us email at foxvalleygrapplingclub@yahoo.com. We look forward to training with you.

Here is a demonstration of common Muay Thai techniques as shown on the History Channel.