Course Name: Thai Boxing Improvers Course (certificated course)

Duration: 6 weeks

Time: 6.00 – 7.00pm Tuesday  unless otherwise stated

Start Dates: 13/01/09  //  24/02/09  //  07/04/09

Fee: £35 or £50 for non members. Payment must be received before the start of the first session.

Course Overview:

This course is designed for those who have completed the Thai Boxing for Beginners Course, as a refresher course or for those who want to learn more specifics of Thai Boxing in a structured format. A base level of fitness is required for this course Light contact controlled sparring will take place within this course, but this is for technical development. Suitable for both men and women This course will be instructed by one of our senior Thai Boxing instructors.

Course Structure:

Week 1: Intermediate Boxing (unique boxing techniques, parries, evasive boxing)

Week 2: Intermediate Kicks (unique kicks, kick drills, kick combinations)

Week 3: Intermediate Knees/Elbows (grapple techniques and advanced elbow strikes)

Week 4: Pad Person Techniques (learn how to hold the pads correctly and efficiently)

Week 5: Defense Techniques (realistic defense techniques)

Week 6: Combination of the above and light contact sparring.

Equipment Required:

You will require 14oz or 16oz Boxing Gloves, Shinpads, Thai Boxing/MMA shorts and Bag Gloves (optional). We strongly recommend that you wear a groin guard and a gum shield.