Our Goal at Ohana is to share the Knowledge of Traditional Muay Thai Training! We provide a welcoming, safe, exciting, and fun training environment for our Ohana (Family). Here at Ohana, we Endure, Support, and Respect one another as Family!"Ohana" means Family.
Muay Thai, also known as "The Art Of Eight Limbs", utilizes the hands, feet, elbows, and knees.
What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand up striking along with various clinching techniques. Muay Thai is reffered to as the "Art of Eight Limbs" because it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes.
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Benefits of Ohana Muay Thai Training
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Infographic showing the benefits of martial arts training.
Self-Defense
The most obvious reason why you should learn martial arts is that it teaches you how to defend yourself. It is undeniable that there is violence in the world. It occurs unexpectedly and without regard for who the victim is. Violence can affect all of us.
It is important to be prepared for such occurrences and the crux of training is to learn fighting skills. Not only do you learn specific techniques, but you also develop toughness and stamina needed to endure a physical altercation. This knowledge and conditioning leads to other benefits besides just being equipped with techniques.
Confidence
Because you can handle yourself physically, you begin to develop confidence in yourself and your capabilities. You walk taller with your head up, you're prepared, calm, and self-assured. You would be surprised at the change in your mental attitude after a decent sparring session at the dojo.
You learn that you can endure, that you can apply real self-defense techniques, and that you are capable and strong.
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Focus and Awareness
In training, you must be very aware of your actions and the people around you. You become more aware of your environment, which helps to keep you safe out in the world. This broadening of awareness is important in life. It can help in school, work, and in your relationships. It can generally help you navigate your way through life.
Making Friends and Building a Community
It's an understatement to say that you make friends in martial arts. My experience is that your teacher and fellow students are family. Your instructor is more than just a teacher, he becomes a confidant, a father, and a counselor. Your friends at the dojo are part of your social circle, helping you through thick and thin. They become good people to have in your corner.
Stress Reduction
There are plenty of bad ways to reduce stress and many of us have tried all of them. Martial arts offers a positive way to reduce stress. You direct your energy in a physical way that is beneficial and there is no doubt that hitting a punching bag is a great way to release pent up energy and stress.
Health and Fitness
Martial arts is a complete workout. You build stamina, strength, and flexibility. You also develop coordination and balance. You feel better physically as your body becomes stronger and more capable. You breathe better and blood flows to all the necessary parts of the body more freely. Martial arts is a fun way to stay in shape.
When I was practicing boxing or muay Thai kickboxing on a daily basis, I was in the best shape of my life by a long shot. Martial arts can help your child get fit and healthy.
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Character Development
At the dojo, you learn respect, discipline, how to cooperate, and how to be humble. This is all part of perfecting your art. You work with your partners and learn from your instructor in a setting where bowing and handshakes are commonplace and helping each other is the norm. You must focus and be open to being corrected. You use criticism to improve yourself. The martial arts school is a great environment for learning the importance of perseverance and excellence.
And this is why many martial artists call their training a way of life. It permeates a person's life and creates solid relationships and a sense of justice and respect. These are among the reasons why martial arts is so important.
Improved Focus and Stillness
At some juncture in life, every one of us comes to learn that the greatest obstacle we face in this lifetime is ourselves. That battle is fought in the stillness of our hearts and the willingness to confront ourselves. As Bruce Lee pointed out, behind the punches, kicks, and knees, a true martial artist learns to sit with himself and see where his weaknesses are.
As a martial artist, your child will learn what it is to be still, challenged, and focused.
Learning to Take Hits
In the martial arts, your child will learn what it is to take a hit, whether that hit is a literal blow or a disappointment like failing a test. Part of life is learning that we all take hits. The key is in learning how best to take that hit and get back up. In the martial arts, your kid will learn to fail - a lot. Half of martial arts is hitting, but half is also getting hit.
Ironically, learning how to take a hit is perhaps the best way for your kid to learn how to avoid it.
Connecting Mind and Body
To listen to your body is to also see your thoughts and have heightened awareness of your emotional construct. A martial artist is taught to see, feel, and listen - both internally and externally. Tapping into intuition, fear, and courage are examples of being able to put the physical together with the mental.
Learning Conflict Resolution
In the martial arts, you learn that there is no such thing as “fighting” words. Instead, you learn to respond without reacting in the martial arts.
Learning to Breathe
In the martial arts your kid will learn the essence of how to breathe and even relax under pressure. This skill can literally save your life.
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Ohana Academy: More Than Just Muay Thai
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Learn from the best Martial Arts instructors in the area who are dedicated to providing a stable, family environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it!
What People Are Saying About Ohana
Here are some testimonials from people who have trained at Ohana:
- "The best workout I have had in years. Every great journey requires a first step and it was an absolute pleasure starting my Muay Thai journey with you guys!!!"
- "This is a really great school. The best thing of all, is the people all care. They train hard and push the students, but still joke around and act like a family. Love this place."
- "Great coaches, school, and environment."
- "I have had the privilege to train at many gyms across the US both big and small. This one is easily one of the better places I've been to- not only is everyone is super friendly and positive, but the instruction and workout intensity is excellent. I'm down 8 pounds in just a few weeks and getting my old fighting form back."
- "My two boys have fallen in love with this place. They just started here and I enjoy watching them learn. The coaches are very patient. My kids look forward to going to training everyday. I couldn't ha..."
- "Ohana has very friendly and talented coaches and staff. My son loves his coach and has a great time when he makes it to class...."
- "My son Nicholas loves going to Ohana for his Muay thai practice, he has learned so much and grew his confidence, thank you coach Jayson Winters and Gabe for treating us like family! Highly recommend i..."
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