KICKBOXING PROGRAM:
MUAY THAI & SAVATE

Northwest Kickboxing offers STX kickboxing, a dynamic blend of Muay Thai from Thailand and Savate Boxe Francaise from France. Students are taught the fundamental principles of these disciplines.

Muay Thai Kickboxing, known as the king of the ring, is the national sport of Thailand. Thai Boxing or Muay Thai includes kicking and punching as well as devastating elbow and knee strikes. For this reason, Muay Thai is sometimes called the science of the eight limbs.

Muay Thai is one of the best sports for physical conditioning. It is also known for having the strongest kick in the martial arts. Thai boxing students learn to move fluently between kicking, punching, knee, elbow and clinching ranges.

Savate, while the lesser known art in this country is a very effective kickboxing method, which utilizes a variety of kicks. Savate stresses mobility, flexibility, and compound kicking combinations.

The STX program at NW Kickboxing is endorsed by USA boxing, the national governing body of amateur,olympic-style-boxing. USA Boxing insures students that they are receiving top of the line training. Many famous athletes have come from USA endorsed programs including, but not limited to, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Oscar del la Hoya.

With strong affiliations and this blend of combative sports creates a very balanced and excellent approach to kickboxing. Whether you are interested in competition or simply want a fantastic calorie-burning workout, you will not find a better program that combines superior techniques, conciseness quality coaching, challenging conditioning in a safe, friendly atmosphere.