Abbey Sports centre, Pity Me. Durham City
Meadowfield Sports Centre, Meadowfield. Durham City

INTRODUCTION TO SITNARONG DURHAM CITY MUAY-THAI BOXING Muay-Thai or more commonly known as Thai Boxing is a 3000-year-old marital art originating from Thailand and was developed and used during conflicts with neighbouring countries. The art of Muay-Thai is a complete martial art system comprising of weapons, strikes (in the form of box, elbow, knee and kick) and grappling (both standing and groundwork). Most people recognise Thai Boxing from watching fights in the ring, although this is an important part of the martial art as it allows students to test their skill against one another and is also great promotion for Muay-Thai it is not mandatory for the student to fight. The majority of students train to keep fit and gain self-defence skills. Thai Boxing should never be confused with Kickboxing, as they are two completely different martial arts; the only element they share in common is boxing and kicking. Sitnarong is an internationally known and respected professional Muay-Thai organisation with headquarters in Stockport. The founder and chief instructor is the world famous Master Sken who is not only famous for his Muay-Thai skills but also for his film stunt work and fight choreography. The organisation offers the benefits of a licence system for insurance cover; this also allows the student to take part in interclub tournaments and gradings. Durham City Sitnarong Muay-Thai holds two classes per week; Tuesday at Abbey Sports Centre and Thursday at Meadowfield Sports Centre. Both classes can accommodate beginners or experienced students over the age of sixteen. The training format varies but mainly consists of a vigorous warm-up incorporating co-ordination, balance and rhythm drills with Yoga type stretching routines and functional body strength exercisers. The class then moves onto Muay-Thai technique work using Jab and Hook pads or kicking shields (supplied by club) to help develop speed, power and accuracy. Clinch, grappling, weapon and self-defence techniques are practised against a partner to develop a feeling of realism. Preparation work for gradings and interclub tournaments is also covered. The instructor for Sitnarong in Durham City is Robbie Bentham who is a 4th Khan full instructor taught personally by Master Sken and has fought full contact Thai in the ring and has also trained in Thailand with the top Thai instructors and trainers. If you have any health issues these will be discussed with the instructor, before you start training. Although Muay-Thai is a full contact martial art, controlled contact is encouraged to reduce the possibility of injury. (But it does not remove the possibility) The classes are priced as follows; Direct Debt 30.00 per month None Direct Debt 4.50 per class Licence / membership 30.00 per year (required after 1 wk for insurance purposes) Private Lessons available on request. For any inquires please dont hesitate to contact Kru Robbie Bentham