CLASSES

We offer a variety of classes to meet the interests and needs of all people. Your personal goals are of interest to us and we offer classes to meet those goals. While, the curriculum at Siam №1 is very demanding, which is why it produces the roster of champions it has over the years, it is a school that welcomes and has a majority of its members interested in fitness, health, and proper Muay Thai. Youth classes are open to ages 12-17. All other classes are open to people ages 18 and up. While classes differ in level , intensity, and length of time, each class teaches traditional muay thai technique and introduces culture and history from the country which the sport originates, Thailand. The classes consists of two sections:

•PHYSICAL WARM-UP (conditioning, stamina, core-strength stability exercises)

This section is considered the conditioning portion of the class and includes a series of jump-rope, push-ups, sit-ups, squats and other aerobic exercises coupled with stretching. This section prepares the body for the technical portion. As students progress and prepare for the Blue short test, a short run prior to class is encouraged.

•TECHNIQUE

After students have done the physical warmed-up, the technical section begins. This section begins with shadow boxing and is followed by basic and proper Muay Thai including: stance, foot work, long weapons (jab, punch and kick) and short weapons (elbow, knee and clinching) and combinations. Basic technique is included in every class and new techniques are introduced. Partner drills, bag work and pad work are incorporated into the technique section of the class.

MIXED CLASS

A 90-minute class that splits the physical conditioning and technique into two 45-minute parts. The intensity and rep level of each exercise is higher to accommodate the broader range of physical conditioned students. This class is recommended for students ready for a slightly more challenging workout. Yellow beginner and blue advanced students may attend and are encouraged to work out at their personal level of intensity. The technique portion is specifically tailored to the groupings of the beginner and advanced students and consists of both basic technique and challenging combinations and drills.

YOUTH CLASS

A 60-minute class that is split into two 30-minute parts. Students engaged in both cardiovascular exercise and technique. Youth learn to skip, increase their balance and coordination through basic aerobic exercise. Independence is encouraged as students are taught to wrap their own hands and follow the routines on their own. Self discipline and respect are fostered through the expectation of learning to focus on the instructor and learning about Thai culture (i.e. how to greet one another, how to count to 10 in Thai). Students not only have fun in class, they gain physical fitness and learn essential life skills.