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Why we are a Membership based Gym.

Why are we a Membership based gym and why we don’t host class passes or drop ins?

We don’t get this question often but when we do we love to elaborate on why we are a membership based community.

At Diamond we have a focus not just providing quality Muay Thai + Boxing Training but we continue to strive to create space for a collective of people who are looking for consistency and growth in their training with a love of supporting each other on the mats.

Some of our personal history in gyms has been quite the opposite, huge classes and never seeing the same face more then once.

We love the fact that we can build strong Muay Thai and Boxing Enthusiasts + Athletes while collecting one cool diverse connected community. Now ask us again why we don’t offer class passes. ? We will rinse, lather and repeat our vision for you.

Let’s keep growing, Team.

Interested in joining the community- we’re open and moving and totally beginner friendly. DM ? us for more info on our various Membership options or book your first intro class here!

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Beginners Guide to Muay Thai – Part One

Whether you are considering Muay Thai for cardio and fitness, learning and experience in a martial art or competition. You can get what you need from Muay Thai.

Muay Thai Classes are high-intensity cardio and can burn a bunch of calories depending on how much enthusiasm you want to bring to the mats.

Whether you want to develop self-confidence, get incredibly fit, or compete in the ring.

Muay Thai is a sport that can be inclusive of multiple goals.

To train Muay Thai you need to first find a reputable trainer who has the experience that can lead you confidently through the fundamentals of Muay Thai and can uniquely develop your skill from the ground up. No two people are the same and any training regime should be approached in that manor as well.

The goal of this guide is to provide you with an overview of Muay Thai training and important concepts you need to understand to reach a high level. If you are training purely for fitness goals that is incredible but we always encourage even the person who trains recreationally to nerd out on Muay Thai.

First step to Muay Thai is defining your Why?

What does that mean….

Well what do you think it means to you to train Muay Thai?

As humans we have the ability to make conscious decisions and typically there is always a why behind every decision we make.

Examples of Why’s we have heard –

  • I want to feel more confident
  • I want to lose weight but learn something new
  • I want to find my power again
  • I want to feel the rush of competing
  • I was bullied and it helps me move the feelings of that
  • I want to prove to myself I am powerful
  • I am a full-time mom who wants to have a part-time energizing routine

There can be many reasons why Muay Thai, and we always suggest doing some solid research and take a class before you decide on your Why.

Engage/Talk with inspiring people online and in reality who currently train for hobby and/or for competition.

You might be surprised to find a similar why in someone.

Whatever the Why, at Diamond Muay Thai we invite you come visit and experience the community and see how Muay Thai can inspire a Why for you.

Keep an Eye out for next weeks – Part Two – Guide to Muay Thai  – What to look for in a quality gym.

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Muay Thai – The Genesis of Kickboxing

Many people are familiar with kickboxing, thanks to popular films like Ring of Fire, but not many have heard of muay thai, from which many of the rules and moves of kickboxing originated. Muay thai (pronounced mooay tie) is the national sport of Thailand, and is widely known throughout Southeast Asia. Muay thai was one of the first of the Southeast Asian martial arts to be exported to the West, and many of the earliest well-known martial artists based their own fighting techniques on muay thai. Bruce Lee, for instance, analyzed muay thai moves in the early 1960s. In Cambodia it is known as pradal seray, in Malaysia it is called tomoi and in Myanmar it is called lethwei. No matter where it is practiced, though, it’s essentially the same sport  a martial art that uses the hands, feet, elbows and knees as points of contact and weapons.

Muay thai has been practiced in Thailand and other south-eastern countries for centuries. It gradually evolved from bouts between different units in the army to timed bouts with rules taking place in arenas around the country. It originated in the battlefield techniques of the Siamese army who found themselves fighting in the rough, close terrain of Thailand and Burma. They developed a style of fighting that used combinations of fast, furious punches, kicks, elbow and knee strikes to make the best use of every part of the body. In the late 1500s, King Naresuan the Great officially made muay thai training part of all military training.  Muay thai is intertwined with the history of Thailand in many ways. One of the most popular tales is that of Nai Khanom Tom and the ten Burmese warriors. In 1767, the Thai capital fell to Burmese warriors.

The Burmese king was curious to see how the field techniques of his own soldiers measured up to those of the muay thai boxers. Nai Khanom Tom was chosen to go head to head with a Burmese solder, whom he easily defeated. The king was so impressed with this technique that he made an offer to the warrior. If he could defeat ten Burmese warriors one after another, Nai Khanom Tom would have his freedom and two wives. The Thai warrior was victorious, and returned home a hero.  Muay thai is a national pastime the most passionately followed spectator sport in Thailand and much of Southeast Asia. Its popularity has spread throughout the world, and in 1995, the World Muay Thai Council was established by cabinet resolution to promote the ideals, techniques and all other elements of muay thai.  Muay Thai Matches, Rules and Equipment  Muay thai is fought in five three-minute rounds separated by two minute breaks. The fight is presided over by a referee, and scoring is determined by three judges who are trained observers. Each of the judges awards points to fighters based on their performance, and the fighter with the most points is awarded the round. At the end of the fight, the fighter with the most rounds is declared the winner of the fight.  There’s more to a Muay Thai match than the fighting, though.

Each fight is accompanied by a band playing next to the boxers ring.

The band consists of horn, drums and cymbals, and begins playing with the opening dance. As the action in the fight quickens, the tempo of the music accelerates to keep up, bringing the audiences collective pulses along for the ride.  An important part of each match is the preliminary dance of thanks and respect offered by each opponent, called the wai khru. The styles of those dances are very individual and often serve to announce which school and instructor taught the fighter his technique.  In the early years, the only protection worn by a muay thai fighter was makeshift gloves string wrapped around the knuckles and fist. Today all boxers are required to wear full safety equipment when competing to lessen the chance of injuries. Muay thai matches are held all over the world, and there is a formal ranking system to recognize the best and most accomplished muay thai fighters in the world.

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February Member Challenge

It’s winter – it’s dark – it’s cold!

Get yourself out of hibernation mode and into the gym as much as possible for the month of February.

There will be sign up sheets on the wall beside the mens change room – sign by your name each DAY you attend for the month of February.

Winner will be announced at the end February

Prize for February Challenge:

Blue Diamond Hoodie ($60.00 Value) + Student of the Month

Get in + Get Moving, Team Diamond. 

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Mind, Body & Spirit – Muay Thai’s Secret Weapon

If you’re new to Muay Thai, you could easily mistake the sport for being one based around violence – and we would hardly blame you. Most media surrounding Muay Thai and other martial arts generally tend to just show the big “fight nights” with opponents leaving the ring bruised and bloody.

What many newcomers are surprised to find when they first visit us, is how much the sport focuses on the mind, body and spirit and how without achieving a balance in all three of these qualities, it’s impossible to reach your full potential.

But how does each element translate into the sport?

Mind refers to a fighter’s technique. For example, their skill, tactics, awareness, range & timing. In essence, it’s the mental side of the sport.

Body refers to a fighter’s strength and conditioning: their movement, efficiency and balance.

Spirit refers to a fighter’s attitude, resilience and mind-set – their emotional fortitude, if you will.

To function properly, each quality needs to work in harmony with each other and can’t exist purely in isolation. For example, if you’ve trained your mind and body but not your spirit, your emotional mind-set will be easily broken and likely lead you to defeat.

But what if I don’t want to compete as a fighter? I just want to get fit and whilst exploring a new hobby…

That’s completely fine. But what if we told you these qualities are completely transferable?

Imagine if you could take these harmonious qualities into the boardroom for your next pitch? Or to defuse a difficult and tense situation? Elements of these could even be used during an awkward dinner with your in-laws!

NOTE: please don’t body kick your client, father in-law, partner etc.

The point we’re making is that Muay Thai is one of the few sports that focuses on building and growing what’s inside, as well as making you fitter on the outside. Ask any one of our members and they will gleefully tell you how much their confidence has grown or how much more resilient they’ve become since they’ve taken up the sport.

So, if you’ve read this and you want to unearth and healthier and happier you, please call us on 416.546.5551 to arrange your first class or contact us via Get Class Times

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

The Diamond Muay Thai Team

Mind, Body & Spirit – Muay Thai’s Secret Weapon

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Mind, Body & Spirit – Muay Thai’s Secret Weapon

If you’re new to Muay Thai, you could easily mistake the sport for being one based around violence – and we would hardly blame you. Most media surrounding Muay Thai and other martial arts generally tend to just show the big “fight nights” with opponents leaving the ring bruised and bloody.

What many newcomers are surprised to find when they first visit us, is how much the sport focuses on the mind, body and spirit and how without achieving a balance in all three of these qualities, it’s impossible to reach your full potential.

But how does each element translate into the sport?

Mind refers to a fighter’s technique. For example, their skill, tactics, awareness, range & timing. In essence, it’s the mental side of the sport.

Body refers to a fighter’s strength and conditioning: their movement, efficiency and balance.

Spirit refers to a fighter’s attitude, resilience and mind-set – their emotional fortitude, if you will.

To function properly, each quality needs to work in harmony with each other and can’t exist purely in isolation. For example, if you’ve trained your mind and body but not your spirit, your emotional mind-set will be easily broken and likely lead you to defeat.

But what if I don’t want to compete as a fighter? I just want to get fit and whilst exploring a new hobby…

That’s completely fine. But what if we told you these qualities are completely transferable?

Imagine if you could take these harmonious qualities into the boardroom for your next pitch? Or to defuse a difficult and tense situation? Elements of these could even be used during an awkward dinner with your in-laws!

NOTE: please don’t body kick your client, father in-law, partner etc.

The point we’re making is that Muay Thai is one of the few sports that focuses on building and growing what’s inside, as well as making you fitter on the outside. Ask any one of our members and they will gleefully tell you how much their confidence has grown or how much more resilient they’ve become since they’ve taken up the sport.

So, if you’ve read this and you want to unearth and healthier and happier you, please call us on 416.546.5551 to arrange your first class or contact us via Get Class Times

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

The Diamond Muay Thai Team

Mind, Body & Spirit – Muay Thai’s Secret Weapon

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New Year … New You?

It’s the end of the year. You’ve finally eaten what’s left of the Christmas turkey, the candy has been demolished and you’ve had your full fix of Christmas films. Your attention has now turned to the year ahead and the pledges many of us take to become better people over the next 12 months.

Studies across the globe have shown that the most common NYE resolutions are:

  • Lose weight
  • Get fit
  • Take up a new hobby/learn a new skill

Sadly, about 80% of people fail to stick to their resolutions and often citing the main reasons why as a lack of confidence, education/information and support.

If this is sounding all too familiar, let’s have a chat!

Whilst Diamond Muay Thai is a gym, we prefer to call ourselves a community. We believe that Muay Thai is for absolutely everyone regardless of age, weight, level of fitness, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Our goal is to help each and every person who comes through our doors to become the best possible version of themselves and that includes you! All we will ever ask of our members is to come with a willingness to learn and support each other.

So, if you want to start this next decade with a commitment to yourself to be fitter, happier and healthier give us a call on 416.546.5551 or https://diamondmuaythai.ca/contact-diamond-muay-thai-388-carlaw-ave/

We can’t wait to support you on this next chapter!

The Diamond Muay Thai Team

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