Please note: It is advisable to show up about 10 minutes before class to stretch out, since we will begin the intense circuit warm-up right at the beginning of class.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NEW PEOPLE TRYING OUT THEIR FIRST CLASS:

1. The first class is $10. Then if you decide to join, that $10 can go towards the membership fee or the first time special. We are offering first time specials: buy the monthly package - includes a pair of 12 or 16oz boxing gloves, hand wraps and a month membership for only $150...regular price is $165. Or buy the half-month package - includes a pair of 12 or 16oz boxing gloves, hand wraps and a half-month membership for only $120...regular price is $135. This is a one time cost. After you have your own equipment, you will only have to pay the monthly membership. See fees below.
2. Wear comfortable gym clothing and bring a water bottle. Or if you forget your bottle, we have regular 500mL bottled water at the gym for $1 each.
3. Please call or e-mail me to let me know which class you'd be interested in trying out. You could come to any of the "Beginners welcome" or beginner classes listed in the schedule above, but not to any of the other classes. The reason for this is because the "Beginners welcome" or beginner classes will have an appropriate amount of instructors ready to help beginners and new people.
4. Come about 5 - 10 minutes before class starts so we could chat. Take my cell phone number with you: (416) 998-3674 and call me if you can't find the location.
5. If you come to any of the "Beginners welcome" classes, the entire class will do the warm-up together. Then the new people and beginners will be divided from the regular class and placed in the beginners' section and taken through the basics by one or more of the instructors.
6. Please keep in mind that the classes are intense. It is recommended that you work at your own pace and stop if you feel lightheaded or nauseated. It takes time to build up a solid level of physical fitness. The key to achieving this goal is to keep a positive attitude and train regularly, and only then will you experience the many rewards.
7. After your first class, you have the option of continuing with the beginners until you feel that you're ready to join the regular class. I strongly recommend people without any martial arts experience do a minimum of 2 - 3 sessions with the beginners.
8. If you have a pair of hand wraps, bring them with you. If not, I have them for sale at the gym for $10 a pair, and it is important that you eventually purchase a pair and train with them to prevent strain and injuries to your wrists, fingers and hands over time.
9. The most important thing is to have fun!

Membership fees:

Group classes - $15 per class drop-in fee or $85 for a monthly membership. Please note that the monthly membership starts at the beginning of each month, and allows you to attend all the Muay Thai kickboxing classes listed in the schedule above. If you wish to start halfway into the month, the fee will be $60.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - $15 per class drop-in fee or $75 for a monthly membership. You also have the option of doing a joint membership of BJJ and Muay Thai kickboxing for $130.

Private sessions - $50 per hour for one person or $80 per hour for two people ($40 each.) Sessions can take place at the studio (depends on availability) or at your residence, in which case an additional charge might apply depending on how far you live from the downtown core. Private training is available in the following areas: Muay Thai kickboxing, western boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/submission grappling, body conditioning and general self-defense. Or if you wish to combine some of them, please inquire.

Curriculum:

1. Circuit warm-up that includes skipping rope, running, push ups, abdominal exercises, squats and flexibility training.

2. Fundamentals of the fighting stance including balance, weight transfers, posture and body positioning.

3. Elements of western boxing including bobbing, weaving, slipping, parrying, jabs, crosses, hooks and uppercuts, and focus mitt training to develop timing and precision.

4. Mechanics of kicking, kneeing, elbowing and blocking.

5. Defensive and offensive maneuvers, including counterattacks.

6. Feinting, evasive footwork and angling.

7. Striking combinations and Thai pad training to develop power and cardiovascular endurance.

8. Heavy bag training to further develop power and cardiovascular endurance.

9. Conditioning exercises to toughen the body.

10. "Dirty" Self-defense training (check schedule regularly for upcoming workshops)