ADULT MUAY THAI KICKBOXING
Fitness • Self-Defense • Stress Relief
Adult Muay Thai Program Overview
At Bushido Academy, our Adult Muay Thai program is built on a clear, structured progression that allows every student to train at their own pace while continually improving. Training is divided into two levels:
Level 1: Fundamentals of Striking – Focused on building a solid foundation, students learn stance, movement, and basic strikes while developing fitness through heavy bag work, pad training, and Dutch drills. This level is designed to be accessible for beginners and challenging enough to build real strength and endurance.
Level 2: Combinations & Sparring – Once fundamentals are mastered, students advance into linking techniques together, developing ring strategy, clinch control, and controlled sparring. This level provides the challenge and intensity needed to take skills to the next stage while still emphasizing safety and respect.
Every class combines technical training with conditioning, ensuring you not only gain self-defense and martial arts skills but also see results in strength, stamina, and overall fitness. Whether your goal is to train for health, competition, or personal empowerment, Muay Thai at Bushido Academy gives you a clear path forward.
Level 1: Fundamentals of Striking
Level 1 is where every student begins, and it’s designed to be beginner-friendly, safe, and fun, while still delivering an incredible workout. Here, you’ll build a strong foundation in Muay Thai’s powerful striking techniques while improving your overall fitness.
What You’ll Learn in Level 1
The Basics of Striking – Proper stance, movement, and how to throw punches, kicks, knees, and elbows safely.
Heavy Bag Work – Build power, speed, and endurance while reinforcing good technique.
Pad & Mitt Training – Develop accuracy and timing with real feedback from instructors and partners.
Dutch Drills – Partner-based striking combinations where one person attacks while the other defends, then switch. These drills improve rhythm, flow, and real-time reactions in a controlled environment.
Conditioning – Every class includes functional workouts that improve strength, stamina, and mobility.
Why Level 1 Matters
Level 1 isn’t just about learning techniques—it’s about building confidence, developing fitness, and setting a foundation you can carry into more advanced training. Even if you’ve never thrown a punch in your life, our coaches will guide you step by step to make sure you feel comfortable, capable, and motivated.
Level 2: Combinations & Sparring
Level 2 is where fundamentals turn into fluid fighting skills. Students begin putting strikes together into combinations, working with partners, and applying what they’ve learned in live, controlled scenarios. It’s challenging, rewarding, and the natural next step for anyone ready to take their Muay Thai training further.
What You’ll Learn in Level 2
Advanced Combinations – Stringing together punches, kicks, elbows, and knees into powerful, fluid sequences.
Clinch Work – Learn sweeps, knees, and control inside the clinch, one of Muay Thai’s defining skills.
Ring Strategy – Understanding distance, timing, counters, and setups.
Controlled Sparring – Safe, structured sparring that lets you test skills under real pressure without unnecessary risk.
Fight Conditioning – High-intensity workouts designed to build endurance, explosiveness, and resilience.
Why Level 2 Matters
This is where Muay Thai truly comes alive. Level 2 gives you the tools to apply your training against a resisting partner, sharpening your reflexes, decision-making, and confidence. You’ll not only improve your martial arts skillset but also experience the mental toughness and discipline that comes with advanced training.
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