Muay Thai is a martial art and sport native to Thailand. It is a kickboxing style that contains elements of striking and grappling. Sometimes known as the “Science of Eight Limbs”, Muay Thai is known for utilising, elbow and knee strikes in addition punches and kicks. Muay Thai is also famous for its effective clinch work, which makes it a great partner style to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The Clinch allows for a transition between stand-up striking and ground grappling techniques.

Muay Thai training is done in shorts and a t shirt or singlet, students are free to wear traditional Thai shorts or MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) shorts. Students will also need to own and use various other items of training equipment, such as gloves, hand wraps, shin guards and mouth guards. There are opportunities to compete in Muay Thai regularly, as your training progresses you may be interested in competing at a local or national level.

The Head Coach of Derwent Valley Martial Arts is Gerry Young, a 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and one of the most experienced coaches in Tasmania. Derwent Valley Martial Arts also has a sister gym, Hobart Martial Arts Academy, where members are also welcome to train and spar with the large group of skilled fighters. We are proud to bring our excellent coaching and atmosphere to allow students to train Martial Arts in the Derwent Valley.