About POWER Academy
Our Mission
To emPOWER students with the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual tools to navigate life's challenges.
Classes
We offer classes for ages 4yrs to adult. We teach Muay Thai (i.e. Thai Boxing, aka "Thai Kickboxing"). See video below.
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Foundations Program
Fundamentals Program
Fundamentals Program
This class is for ages 4yrs - 7yrs and will cover basic techniques. Kids will develop balance, hand-eye coordination, and be introduced to basic strikes and kicks.
Fundamentals Program
Fundamentals Program
Fundamentals Program
This class is for ages 8yrs - 11yrs and will cover basic and intermediate techniques. Kids will learn techniques from our foundations class as well as more advanced skills.
Advanced Program
Fundamentals Program
Advanced Program
This class is for adults looking to get into the best shape of their life while learning the most effective striking art in the world. Students will learn advanced, highly effective skills.
9 Reasons Why Muay Thai is the Perfect Martial Art
1. Most Effective Striking Art
2. Covers all Ranges of Standup
2. Covers all Ranges of Standup
Muay Thai has been designated as by far the most effective striking art in the world as it has been tested in competition and real-life situations for hundreds of years. So, if you’re looking for a martial art that has practical uses in the real world, then Muay Thai is your answer.
2. Covers all Ranges of Standup
2. Covers all Ranges of Standup
2. Covers all Ranges of Standup
Muay Thai is a martial art unlike any other. It uses knees, elbows, shins, and hands; enabling the practitioner to use all available weapons within the kicking range, punching range, and the clinch, making it effective in all ranges of standup fighting unlike most other striking based martial arts.
3. Simple and Easy to Learn
2. Covers all Ranges of Standup
4. Effective for Self-Defense
While there are hundreds of different techniques in Muay Thai, it is also a martial art known for its raw simplicity. This makes it great for everyone: men, women and children. And while our classes begin at 4yrs old, no matter your age or fitness level, there’s a Muay Thai class that will work for you.
4. Effective for Self-Defense
4. Effective for Self-Defense
4. Effective for Self-Defense
Muay Thai is also one of the few martial arts in the world that has been undeniably battle-tested and street certified for real-life encounters. Although widely regarded as a striking based martial art, Muay Thai also contains throwing techniques, locks, and using an opponent’s own momentum.
5. Aerobic and Anaerobic
4. Effective for Self-Defense
6. Burns over 1,000 calories
Muay Thai promotes competition-level fitness and toughness for recreational practitioners. Running, jumping rope, and shadowboxing provide an aerobic workout, whereas high intensity pad and bag work provide an anaerobic workout by improving strength, dexterity, and cardiovascular performance.
6. Burns over 1,000 calories
4. Effective for Self-Defense
6. Burns over 1,000 calories
Muay Thai is the standard for a perfect total body workout, as it is more than a martial art with the ability to help you burn 1,000 calories in an hour. It is a fun and efficient way to burn fat and build your core, flexibility, and overall strength. It gives you the ability to take your health to the next level.
7. Toughens Mind, Body & Spirit
7. Toughens Mind, Body & Spirit
7. Toughens Mind, Body & Spirit
The art of Muay Thai toughens your mind, body, and spirit. It's good for your confidence and inner strength, as it enhances your physical conditioning and promotes discipline of the mind through the ability to control and manage your emotions.
8. Key Foundation of MMA
7. Toughens Mind, Body & Spirit
7. Toughens Mind, Body & Spirit
Muay Thai has become one of the key foundations of the popular sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). Some of MMA’s greatest competitors use the art as their main striking base; giving competitors many tools to use during the course of a match.
9. Unleashes Human Potential
7. Toughens Mind, Body & Spirit
9. Unleashes Human Potential
One of the biggest misinterpretations of Muay Thai is that it is just a sport of violence. But like many martial arts, it also cultivates important values that are rooted in rich tradition. It has the power to humble, discipline, also inspire. It instills qualities like courage, humility, integrity and a warrior spirit.