Muay thai in DC?: Old Forum Topic
Original Poster: setsu nin to
Forum: Recommended Schools
Posted On: 13-03-2004, 16:52
Orginal Post: setsu nin to: Muay thai in DC?
Muaythaiguy
I'm new to martial arts and I really want to start Muay Thai training but I can't seem to find a gym in the DC area. Does anyone here train in Muay thai in the DC area? Or know of any gyms?. Any help is appreciated
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Bushi
I can help you but first you need to tell me more specifically what part of the DC area. Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland.
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Muaythaiguy
I live in fairfax county, specifically springfield. But I'd be willing to go to DC or Montgomery county, even eastern loudoun county if the gym is worth the drive. I've already checked out one place called Trident Academy but it doesn't look like a place I would want to study/train.
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Mixed artist
How about www.onespiritmartialarts.com It is suppossed to be a great school.
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Bushi
Just so I know, Why not hte Trident Academy? Because i was going to suggest that one..Be honest I have no connection to that Academy.
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Muaythaiguy
I went over there and checked it out. I met with some people, talked to some of the instructors and students. Just seemed like a goofy bunch of people that didn't really take things too seriously. I'm not looking for a military school, but some structure and discipline would be nice. No offense to anyone who trains there, it's just not my thing. Thanks for the link. That school looks like a potential winner. Oh and bushi, I read your post about the ridiculous amount of tkd schools in the phone book. And you're right, it's frustrating as hell.
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Bushi
Yeah its true but I am mostly trying to get a little color going in the Keyboard Warriors section its getting off to a slow start though.
Anyway I have just formed a school in Winchester, which is mega miles from you but maybe we can hook up one day and get some training in. I trained in Muay Thai for 2.5 years (a Vietnamese off shoot, focused on elbows and Knees) Let me know I work down in Chantilly/Herdon (Fairfax Co.)
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8LimbsScientist
quote:
Originally posted by Bushi
I trained in Muay Thai for 2.5 years (a Vietnamese off shoot, focused on elbows and Knees)
Vietnamese offshoot? Sounds interesting...
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Bushi
Yeah, ( I focused on it alone for about 2.5 years at a rate of 6-8 hours a week.) I still train in the style, but mostly with an MMA club I belong to on the side. The style is referred to as Vo-tu-do (pronounced Vo two Yo). Which is a pre- France influence (language) for Vietnamese free fighting. A group of Vietnamese Fighters would travel to Siam/Thailand and fight in Competitions. The style focuses on in-fighting due to the Hieght disadvantage of the Vietnamese. The style focuses on closing distance to the clinch and working elbows and knees from every conceivable direction almost like a blitzkrig.
Ultimately it is Muay Thai...Vietnamese style
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MA dude
Bushi you are a mma guy? I thought you were aikido or something like that. What club do you belong too? Speaking of MT offshoots I heard of a Filipino mt offshoot called yaw yawn which seemed pretty cool. It has some interesting stuff.
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Bushi
I do it all Baby I study at a Traditional School and belong to an MMA club that I train at twice a week to keep up with my Muay Thai and ne waza combo.
Oh, the club I belong to is Team Round Table in Winchester, VA.
p.s. You should look at peoples Members page
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cross
Check the yellow pages. There are plenty of gyms in the DC area. I don't know about this one but try Yamasaki, it combines MT w/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There are locations in Rockville Maryland and Springfield Va.
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Bushi
Yamasaki is a pretty good place to train That might work for you. The Springfield one anyway. The Rockville would be a waist of time (the commute and all)
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Muaythaiguy
The only problem is that I will only be living in this area for about 6 more weeks. And all of the places seem to want me to sign a contract, which is obviously something that I don't want to be doing.
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Bushi
Yeah that sucks. I do a good amount of traveling and you would be suprised how many schools will give you a break on the whole contract thing if you tell them you just want a place to train temporarily. I do it so much that I will drop into a city and train one class only for mostly around 7-10 bucks. But when you desperate you will do almost anything. It is really eye opening.
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MA dude
www.onespiritmartialarts.com charges monthly. There MT program is great from what I heard with 2 champions from Lupini stadium.
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Muaythaiguy
one spirit martial arts does charge monthly, but they require a contract. I contacted them about it right after I saw your post and they confirmed that for me.
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MA dude
They require a contract? I think you will like the school anyway I have heard many good things about them.
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KONY
One Spirit Martial Arts is a pretty good school judging from a couple visits I had. Lots of arts to choose from. As for the Yamasaki Academy, I think Muay Thai is taught only at their Rockville and DC locations. Don't think their Springfield locale offers muay thai (could be wrong though). However, have heard good things about their school on various boards. Phan's University (www.vpuma.com) has a muay thai program. They are in Springfield on Old Keene Mill Road near Lee Chapel Highway. You might want to check them out. Don't know of any other Muay Thai programs unless you want to check out schools teaching American Kickboxing.
- KONY
P.S.: A semester-long Muay Thai/ NHB class is being held at George Mason University's Aquatic Center starting on Tuesday, Jan. 27th. The class is being taught by folks from One Spirit. Hope this helps!
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Bushi
Kony
Where in Northern Virginia are you located and what do you train?
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KONY
Bushi,
I'm in Fairfax. Have yet to train in anything so far. I have always wanted to but never got around to it. Now that my son has begun training, I thought I would start. Will be checking out the muay thai program at GMU that I just mentioned to get a flavor for it. From there, I will see how it goes as far as choosing a permanent school. Just two days a week and its pretty cheap tuition so I think its worth a try. How do you like Winchester? For martial arts and in general? As for your commute to Chantilly, I had a friend living in Winchester that comutted everyday to Fairfax for work.
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Bushi
I just moved to Winchester. I am currently trying to get my MA school off the ground.(part-time) I commute to MMA clubs to keep my training up, but I teach a class at my work place once a week. I offerred Muaythaiguy training anytime we could get together, the same goes for you. I will PM you my email and we could set it up if you like.
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KONY
Bushi,
I think I understand the whole PM thing now. Sorry about the confusion. Thank you very much for the offer. I sent you an email.
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Muaythaiguy
bushi, I sent you an email buddy.
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dalessit
Muaythaiguy,
We have 1 year, 6 month, 3 Month & 1 month (no contract)
The only thing you have to sign is a waiver.
Obviously the price goes up as the length of the contract goes down.
dalessit
www.onespiritmartialarts.com
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KONY
Dalessit,
Have the onesipirit classes being offerred at GMU been cancelled for the semester? I have tried to attending the first two sessions but the first was cancel due to weather and the other (today) no one showed up. Tried calling onespirit and no one answered.
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Dalessit
KONY,
I'll find out today and post, sorry about that.
dalessit
www.onespiritmartialarts.com
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Jeff Rockwell
Hi guys, I just wanted to fill you in on the situation over at GMU. My name is Jeff, and I am one of the two instructors for the Mason MMA/Jiu-jitsu program. Classes were cancelled last week due to inclimate weather, sorry if anyone showed up and there was no one there. The people at the front desk should have been informed of the cancellations, I apologize if there was a breakdown in the communication link.
Classes officially start this Tuesday! We run two classes every Tuesday night - MMA/Muay Thai from 6:30 to 7:30, and BJJ from 7:30 to 9pm. We also have an open mat scheduled for Friday nights from 6-8pm. At some point this may change to a regular scheduled class, but for now, come one come all! Come check us out, you will find that Dave and I (the other instructor/coach) are friendly and down to earth, as well as knowledgable and experienced. We had a great group of students last semester, and are expecting a big turnout this spring.
BTW, our MMA/Muay Thai class has a strong MMA flavor to it. If you are interested in training pure Muay Thai, I highly recommend checking out One Spirit Martial Arts in Reston. Master Danny (Lumpinee Champion) and Brooks Miller (Khun Khao) will give you all the hardcore Muay Thai you can handle. If you are interested in learning Standup skills, Clinch skills, and Ground skills for Mixed Martial Arts competition or for self-defense against a truly resisting opponent, come check us out at Mason!
Best,
Jeff Rockwell
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KONY
Jeff,
Thanks for the update!
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MA dude
I would defenitely suggest onespirit mma. From what I heard it is a unique mma system that includes weapons and alive training. It is also suppossed to be great for either mma comp. and teaches you some of the best self defense techniques.
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MA dude
Do you have any websites with information on that vietnamese muay thai offshoot??
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Bushi
www.worldfightingarts.com
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Muaythaiguy
Bushi, does that school teach all of those individual styles? Or does it teach one discipline that is a mix of every style?
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Bushi
The Kickboxing class is mixed, meaning all the styles (Kickboxing styles that is)smashed together. But lets face it Kickboxing styles are very similar with little differences. The main style of KB is Vo-tu-do which is almost identical to MT just strategic differences. There is no CardioKickboxing. They feel true KB covers that.
As far as all the others I am not sure. The grappling style is as good as any other school I have seen.
There schedule looks something like this.
World fighting Arts (eclectic) M, W, Th, Fri 5-6
Kickboxing- Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11
Grappling Tues, Wed, Thurs Fri 8-9
Hope that helps.
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