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Which Martial Art Style Should I Learn?

by VT1 Martial Arts | Dec 22, 2019 | From the Coach's Desk, Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, MMA, Muay Thai, News

A question that we get asked a lot, “Which martial art is for me?” Martial arts are like movies or music; you don’t choose them, they choose you. Every martial art in the end has the same values and benefits, but they have very different energies and applications....

4 things you didn’t – and should – know about the Art of Muay Thai

by admin | May 12, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, Martial Arts, Muay Thai

Over the last 30 years, arguably since the success [of the world’s worst researched film] “Kickboxer”, the art of Muay Thai has spread all over the western world. To this day it is still one of the most misunderstood martial arts. Muay Thai is from Thailand and...

VT1 Muay Thai – Dynamic Stance Part 2: The Defense

by admin | Jan 9, 2015 | From the Coach's Desk, Muay Thai, News, Training Hacks, Videos

VT1 Muay Thai Coach Dean explains the concept of “Dynamic Stance”. How do we utilise or stance defensively. What happens if we are on the front foot and someone tries to head kick us? What happens if we are on the back foot as we are charged? Our stance gives us clues...

VT1 Muay Thai – Dynamic Stance Part 1: The Offense

by admin | Dec 26, 2014 | From the Coach's Desk, Muay Thai, News, Training Hacks, Videos

VT1 Muay Thai Coach Dean explains the concept of “Dynamic Stance”. How many stances can you throw a kick from? Should your throw a teep or a jab? Kick with the left or right leg? Learn how to utilise your weight distribution without always needing to switch stance....