Mia “Killa” Kang‘s story is fascinating. As a tween, she had an eating disorder. She thought the best way to lose weight was to just stop eating. When she was scouted as a model at age 13, her eating disorder only intensified. It wasn’t until recently, during a 10-day retreat in Thailand, that she discovered […]
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What Is Muay Thai? (And What It’s Not)
To the untrained eye, many of the martial arts may look the same. But did you know there are HUNDREDS of distinct styles and school of martial arts? Each one is based on different techniques and sometimes guided by a set or philosophies or principals. Today, we’re going to deep dive into one of the […]
Why Everyone Should Have Some Self Defense Training
When most people think of self defense training, they think about reacting to an attack. But that’s not all it’s good for. It can actually stop an attack before it even takes place. In one study, participants who had taken a 30-hour self-defense course experienced a much lower frequency of unwanted contact. This means they actually weren’t […]
Filipino Martial Arts Seminar – Direct from the Philippines
Join us for a fun filled day of Filipino Martial Arts…Direct from the Philippines. We are honored to have Master Bong flying in from the Philippines to come and instruct you on the art of AK. We are having the seminar at OC Muay Thai on Saturday May 20th from 9am-5pm. Abenir Kalis Blade Fighting System […]
How Muay Thai Teaches Focus
Eastern philosophy and activities have become popularized in Western culture as an outlet to build focus and reduce stress. Enter: Muay Thai Muay Thai teaches focus, striking, and a complete combat ability. It’s a form of kickboxing which uses all parts of the body to become a weapon. The training teaches an individual to use […]
Why is Muay Thai the Martial Art of the 8 Weapons
When you think of martial arts, perhaps Chuck Norris or Bruce Lee come to mind. But Muay Thai is a noble martial art and is also a great way to exercise and build focus. It is also known as the martial art of the 8 weapons. 8 weapons! That seems like a dangerous form of […]