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ART OF THE 8 LIMBS
Muay Thai ​is the national sport of Thailand, and an ancient Thai martial art that dates back over 1000 years to an age when Thai warriors used it to defend their country from Burmese invaders. It is referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs” using the eight points of contact of the body to mimic weapons of war. Thai boxing has been used for centuries to build strength, endurance, power of concentration, and discipline.
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Capital Muay Thai offers world-class Muay Thai training for children, teens, and adults of all skill levels, in the heart of the Adirondacks High Peaks Region
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
For two decades, coach JJ Russo owned and operated two reputable martial arts schools in New York's Hudson Valley: Black and Blue Mixed Martial Arts and Stockade Muay Thai. Throughout his coaching career, JJ has devoted his time, energy, and expertise to students of all skill levels, and developed fighters, both amatuer and professional, that have competed at the highest levels in the sport.
Students learn the 8 points of contact that make up the foundation of Muay Thai, and develop skills working on the bag, with Thai pads, and in partner drills to refine their technique.
A typical Youth Muay Thai class includes warm-up exercises, stretching, jumping rope, bag work, and partner training drills. Students practice partner drills to develop coordination, strength, and agility.
Students are introduced to the fundamental techniques and concepts of Kali, the Filipino martial art focusing on self-defense, weapons training, and empty-hand combat.
OUR PROGRAMS
MUAY THAI RETREATS
Movement primes the body for learning. Together we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, (Martial) Arts, and Maths using Lego® as our primary engineering tool.
