Muay Thai is one of the classes we offer here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Created in Thailand, Muay Thai is recognized around the world for its effective striking techniques that use kicks, elbows, knees, clinch work, sweeps, and punches. This Martial Art can be used in both self-defense situations and organized competition. …
Category: Muay Thai
Master Sem shares his advice for Muay Thai beginners and why you should start training
Have you ever wondered what the benefits of training Muay Thai are? Or how to stay motivated when training gets tough? Absolute MMA gym owner and head coach Rob Handley’s Muay Thai teacher, Master Sem, shares his insights and advice on why you should train and how to stay motivated. Master Sem started his Muay …
What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is a proven striking art created in Thailand. Muay Thai fighters utilize punches, kicks, knees, elbows, sweeps, and clinch work to win fights. Techniques from Muay Thai are also used by Mixed Martial Artists. You can learn Muay Thai here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah! Our Muay Thai classes have students of …
Is Kickboxing a good workout?
If you’re looking for a new way to improve your physical fitness and learn a new skill, consider Kickboxing with us at Absolute MMA! Our Kickboxing curriculum is a part of our Muay Thai program here in West Jordan, Utah. It’s a stand-up striking system that uses punches, knees, elbows, and kicks both in self-defense …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 1/18/2021
18 Jan 2021 | Focus of the week | Absolute MMA BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Guard passing from over, under, around concepts Toreando passing Mixed Levels- GI Entries for Omoplata Review finishing positions Counters and Re-Counters Mixed Levels- NoGI Arm saddle Foot lock Friday Arm lock to leg …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 1/11/21
11 Jan 2021 | Focus of the week | Absolute MMA BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Guard passing from over, under, around concepts. Mixed Levels- GI Omoplata attacks. Mixed Levels- NoGI Arm saddle Foot lock Friday Arm lock to leg lock transition BJJ Youth 5-7 Jiu jitsu games Mount …
Boxing vs. Muay Thai: What’s the difference?
The combat arts of Boxing and Muay Thai are well-known for their effectiveness in various situations from self-defense to organized competition such as Mixed Martial Arts. They’re both styles that empower an individual to neutralize an attacker/opponent with a combination of accurate striking and defense. Workouts for Boxing and Muay Thai can help you improve …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 12/21/20
21 DEC 2020 | Focus of the week | Absolute MMA BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Review defense against punches & front kicks Add round kicks Mixed Levels- GI Attacking the Turtle- Crucifix Review entries in to the Crucifix Review choke variations Mixed Levels- NoGI Passing headquarters – leg …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 12/07/20
7 DEC 2020 | Focus of the week | Rob Handley BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Defense against Punches and kicks Takedowns from the Inside & Outside T Position Defending against the side headlock to arm lock Mixed Levels- GI Attacking the Turtle- Crucifix Entries from Front Headlock/ BodyLock …
FOCUS OF THE WEEK 11/30/20
30 NOV 2020 | Focus of the week | Rob Handley BJJ | Muay Thai |Judo | MMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU: Fundamentals-GI Clinch against Punchers 3 Takedowns from the Inside T Position Defending against the side headlock to arm lock Mixed Levels- GI Attacking the Turtle- Crucifix Warm up moving through maintaining control and following …