Dragon Muay Thai Club Workshop

So there I was at my first ever Muay Thai workshop thanks to Nuffnang for the invitation. Aptly named Dragon Muay Thai Club, with the dragon themed shirts and equally intimidating Muay Thai fighters, the club located on the 4th floor of Wisma City Tower in Jalan Alor was where I spent my weekend.

Dragon Muaythai Club
Dragon Muaythai Club

Dragon Muaythai Club
4th floor, Jalan Alor,
Bukit Bintang,
Wisma City Tower 50200 KL

Muay Thai fighters, all ready for the upcoming Thailand vs Challenger Series tomorrow
Muay Thai fighters, all ready for the upcoming Thailand vs Challenger Series tomorrow

The venue itself was rather nice, with lots of ventilation and light. A soft type mat material was laid out throughout the whole gym, which I guessed was to increase grip and probably lessen the hurt when I fell. We were introduced to the fighters, who were really accommodating when teaching us the basics of muaythai fighting. Bear in mind, it was really basic, but still I found it really tough. 

All set for the match tomorrow (Thailand Vs Asia: Best Of Malaysia)
All set for the match tomorrow (Thailand Vs Asia: Best Of Malaysia)

Throughout the "intense" (to me) 2 hours session, we were introduced to Malaysian Muay Thai champions, Faizal "Golden Elbow" Ramli and Ali Yaakob. They were preparing for the upcoming fight at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre on the 9th of October 2012. The other muay thai fighters were there too to guide us on the correct kicking and punching techniques. 

Hey, that's us doing some stretching exercise to warm up
Hey, that's us doing some stretching exercise to warm up
And it begins, Zidov "Akuma" Dominic showing us the techniques
And it begins, Zidov "Akuma" Dominic showing us the techniques

We were taught the various techniques by the fifth runner-up of the first season of The Contender Asia, Zidov "Akuma" Dominic. It was all manly kicks and punches from then on. I did try to replicate what they did, unfortunately all I managed to come up with were feeble attempts at kicking hard. 

I tried punching, yet it did not even leave any mark
I tried punching, yet it did not even leave any mark
Even Ethan the kid did better than me that afternoon
Even Ethan the kid did better than me that afternoon

After learning the few basic muay thai techniques, it was all about trying to do it correctly from then on. Personally, I can never get my feet as high as some of the fighters could. Probably I just need more practise. Everyone was having loads of fun though, between the sweating and panting. Check out some more photos I managed to capture of the 2 hour workshop as below. 

That's the way, follow the teacher
That's the way, follow the teacher
The pros showing us the newbies how it's done.
The pros showing us the newbies how it's done.

Overall, it was a good workout session for me. On top of getting to sweat it out, and gaining some bruises on my feet from kicking the pads too hard, I would say it was a really good Muay Thai workshop. Dragon Muay Thai Club may not be located in the best of locations, but the enthusiasm, and seriousness of the trainers and the fighters more than makes up for it. 

One for the album
One for the album, bloggers and fighters unite!

Comments

  1. No photo of you shirtless, see your muscles? Hehehehehe!!!!

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  2. STP,
    lol!! malu malu to put my pic. Looks so fat!! :(

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  3. Aishementtt wewitttt...ahahah..nice post lah dis one :D

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  4. aza aza! fight fight!;D

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  5. Isaac, u did not give ur 100% concentration lah that's why not enuf POWER! Somemore quietly went and hide in a corner during the 10 kicks session! hahahhahaa....

    The final pic, I was standing next to Janice trying to get that group pic. She was just hanging by the wobbling ring rope. OMG I was kancheong max seeing her yet there she was, goyang-goyang yet still so cool only! >_<

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  6. Wow ! so beautiful pic and nice posting .

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  7. punch punch punch! in the air :/

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  8. For generations, people have learnt this martial art not only for self defence, but also for physical and moral well being. It is a good martial art technique that induces fear in the minds of others which is why scores of children and women are learning this invaluable Thai combat sport. Best MMA in Connecticut

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