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
4th floor, Jalan Alor,
Bukit Bintang,
Wisma City Tower 50200 KL
4th floor, Jalan Alor,
Bukit Bintang,
Wisma City Tower 50200 KL
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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, bloggers and fighters unite! |
No photo of you shirtless, see your muscles? Hehehehehe!!!!
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