Muay Thai, translated into English as Thai Boxing, is the national sport of Thailand and originated in the ancient battlefield tactics of the Thai army. For centuries, Thai rulers have attached great importance to the training of their soldiers in the skills of hand-to-hand fighting. Very often, the rulers themselves were great fighters – strong, valiant and skilled in the art. As a result, the Thais have consistently proven their dominance on the battlefield against foreign armies.
Thai Boxing matches allow the use of punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and stand-up grappling. Conducted in a safe setting, sophisticated pad training methods develop devastating power and speed, as well as superb cardiovascular endurance.
While the curriculum focuses on Thai Boxing, Master Moses wants his students to be prepared for any self-defense situation that might occur on the street. He has developed an innovated program that incorporates today's most effective martial arts – Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kali (Filipino Martial Arts).
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was first introduced in the United States about twenty years ago, and today it is the fastest growing Martial Art in the US. It focuses on ground-fighting techniques and uses basic principles of leverage which enable smaller practitioners to defeat and escape from bigger opponents.
The Evolve Academy’s weapons system is derived from the Malay Art of Kali, or more commonly known as the Filipino Martial Arts. This weapons-based system emphasizes positioning, speed, and fluidity rather than strength. Kali evolved through resistance to the Spanish occupation of the Philippines for nearly 400 years. While traditional Kali is very complex, our system uses very basic strikes with an escrima stick made of bamboo. Once the basic angles are understood, anything can be used as a weapon, even everyday objects such as a belt, shoe, pen, umbrella, drinking container, keys, basically anything and everything you could imagine.
By combining the devastating power of Thai Boxing strikes, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s unstoppable ground-fighting techniques, and Kali’s prowess with weaponry, our students are prepared for any self-defense situation. EVOLVE’s Thai Boxing classes combine training valid self-defense techniques with an incredible workout.
EVOLVE’s Thai Boxing Instructors are the most qualified in the area. We have three certified instructors under Master Chai and the US Thai Boxing Association. Among our staff, we also have multiple World Championship and National Championship medals. So, whether you’re looking for an incredible workout, mastery of a new Martial Art, a shot in the Thai Boxing ring, or the best self-defense around, you can find them all here!
