Just moved to DC area, need a good school/gym

[Flying Tiger]

I've just come into the DC area, and I've been searching on the net, but nothing is really coming up for boxing, kickboxing, or MT. If anyone has any references, please post. Thanks.

[Khun Kao]

Wow, you're not looking in the right places then.... j/k

Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts Academy

Camp Springs, MD

http://lloydirvin.com/

(Muay Thai & Boxing)

Team Lloyd Irvin

Arlington, VA

http://novamartialarts.com/

(Muay Thai & Boxing)

Evolve Academy

Germantown, MD

http://evolveacademy.com/

(Muay Thai)

Trident Academy

Woodbridge, VA

http://www.tridentacademy.org/index.asp

(Muay Thai)

One Spirit Martial Arts

Herndon, VA

http://www.onespiritmartialarts.com/

(Muay Thai)

*This is where I train, fight, and teach. Check the link!!!

Mi-Ki-Do Team

Alexandria, VA

http://mikido.com/

(FC & Mixed Rules Kickboxing)

[BPD1586]

I'm considering adding Muay Thai to the arsenal. How are classes typically run? Is Thai terminology used? Are there any forms or patterns (Kata)?

[Khun Kao]

I'm considering adding Muay Thai to the arsenal.

Its not as simple as that, IMO

How are classes typically run?

I can't speak for all classes, but mine typically start with some warm-ups and stretches, shadowboxing, bagwork, then pad/partner drills. We try to spar at the end of every class, which is voluntary. We also mix in conditioning drills such as calisthenics and plyometrics in between our MuayThai drills.

Is Thai terminology used?

Again, I can only speak for my own classes. We do use Thai terminology, but not exclusively, so its not like you're going to have a lot of trouble understanding what we're talking about.

Are there any forms or patterns (Kata)?

Not in the sense that you're probably thinking. In Muay Thai, we practice combinations. Combinations, of course, are a type of pattern, but they are dynamic. There are not set rules that govern your combinations such that every students combination will look exactly the same as their classmates. There are certain "guidelines" in regards to how to do a technique properly and what constitutes proper footwork, but each combination is subject to each students interpretation.

I hope that makes sense.

[BPD1586]

Thanks for the information!

[FlyingTiger2]

Hey Flying Tiger,

Do you train with Robert Dale Pendleton and the Flying Tigers in town?

I've been looking for the dojo! I'm a big fan of the Flying Tigers. He's got such a great reputation, but I think they recently moved and I can't find the address.

Could you pm me if you do?