What it is
Muay Thai uses eight points of contact — two fists, two elbows, two knees, two shins — plus the clinch. Kickboxing removes elbows and most of the clinch. We teach the full Thai toolkit first, then the ruleset-specific versions.
Roundhouse power comes from stepping to the angle and turning the hip fully; contact is the shin, not the foot. Shins are conditioned progressively on the bag, not with gimmicks.
New to Muay Thai?
Start in Striking Fundamentals or the Beginners class. You learn the Thai stance, the teep, the roundhouse and how to check a kick on pads and bags, and no partner hits you before your coach has signed off five basics.
Partner rounds come later: clinch and technical sparring once you are Licensed, hard sparring only for approved members.
You don’t need to be flexible or fit to start. Kicks are taught step by step, and a first class costs $20.
What you’ll learn
Foundation
Stage 1- Thai stance and rhythm
- Teep (push kick)
- Roundhouse
- Jab–cross
- Checking kicks (shin block)
- Long guard
Development
Stage 2- Straight and diagonal knees
- Horizontal, upward and cutting elbows
- Kick-catch counters and sweeps
- Clinch: plum, neck and arm control, swimming
- Low-kick strategy
Application
Stage 3- Thai-pad rounds in stadium format (5 × 3 minutes, 2 minutes rest)
- Clinch sparring
- Technical sparring
- Hard sparring for approved members
Five licenses. One $20 test each
Physical demands
Kicking is a full-body movement: hip mobility, single-leg balance, high aerobic demand.
Gear
16 oz gloves, shin guards, wraps, mouthguard.
Coached by
Petru · Dante · Josh — meet the coaches
Striking this week
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Levels: Beginner · Licensed · Good · Competitor · High Performance. * To be confirmed. Times are Toronto time.
What members say
“I’ve attended some other Muay Thai classes around the city but I like this one the most because it’s very no-bs approach. … For beginners, I must mention that it’s a really safe environment.”
“Josh is professional, knowledgeable, and very supportive. He creates a friendly and motivating atmosphere, and the classes are well-structured with a good balance of technique, conditioning, and practical training. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone interested in martial arts, Muay Thai, or self-defense.”
“Very professional and diverse kickboxing club. You get the opportunity to learn multiple disciplines from professionals.”
“Satori is a great fight club. They offer a mix of kickboxing and wrestling, with a great balance between technique and sparring so you can immediately put what you’ve learned into practice. Josh is incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging, while Petru brings his good vibes and a great sparring attitude that really enhances the classes.”
Questions
Trains the same phases
Ready to start?
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