The Cambridge University Muay Thai society offers regular thai boxing trainings and light sparring. It's a martial art originating from Thailand, involving the use of punches, elbows, knees and kicks.
We train at Amin Martial Arts which is fully equipped with gloves, shin guards, Thai pads, heavy bags etc. We offer regular Muay Thai classes as well as sparring and occasional interclub events. There are both mixed and ladies-only classes.
Muay Thai is a combat sport similar to kickboxing. Training involves hitting pads, drilling with a partner and light sparring, as well as cardio work. Muay thai is known as the Art of Eight Limbs and refers to the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. It is a full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeks, kicks, and various clinching techniques. The martial arts has its roots in thai mulitary use dating back to around the 13th century. Today, Muay Thai is practiced and competed all around the world.