SHIRUDO – KICKBOXING Origins: Kickboxing emerged in the 1960s, combining elements of Karate, Muay Thai, and Western boxing. It gained prominence in Japan and later in the U.S. in the 1970s. Muay Thai’s influence brought elbows, knees, and clinch work into the mix.
Kickboxing is a striking art that combines elements of boxing and karate, using punches, kicks, knees, and sometimes elbows. It’s known for its emphasis on powerful strikes, speed, and footwork.
In Kickboxing, students learn techniques for throwing effective punches, kicks, and combinations, improving their ability to attack from a distance while managing footwork and defensive movements.
Kickboxing forms the striking foundation for an MMA fighter, allowing them to dominate the stand-up game with fast, powerful, and well-timed strikes. At Shirudo, kickboxing helps build a fighter’s striking arsenal.
Muay Thai, often referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs,” is a striking discipline from Thailand that uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, making it one of the most effective striking arts in close-range combat.
Muay Thai fighters learn to use all parts of the body for striking, particularly in close quarters (clinch fighting), and to land devastating elbows, knees, and powerful kicks.
Kickboxing forms the striking foundation for an MMA fighter, allowing them to dominate the stand-up game with fast, powerful, and well-timed strikes. At Muay Thai’s emphasis on the clinch and devastating strikes is crucial for MMA, especially in close-range exchanges and controlling the opponent in tight situations. Muay Thai helps fighters at Shirudo develop a strong clinch game, a critical aspect of MMA.
BJJ is a grappling-based martial art that emphasizes submission holds, joint locks, and chokeholds. It focuses on using technique and leverage to control or submit larger and stronger opponents, especially in ground combat.
At Shirudo, students will learn how to control opponents on the ground through positions like guard, side control, mount, and back control. They’ll also learn a variety of submissions like arm locks, chokes, and leg locks.
KBJJ is essential for MMA fighters, as ground control and submission skills are vital. With BJJ, fighters can avoid being dominated on the ground or take advantage of an opponent’s mistakes to secure a victory via submission.
Shirudo Martial Arts Academy blends Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA techniques to produce well-rounded fighters who excel both standing up and on the ground. This mix allows students to approach each fight from a strategic perspective:
Kickboxing and Muay Thai techniques provide the tools for effective stand-up combat, teaching students to strike hard, move fluidly, and dominate the range.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ensures that fighters are not only dangerous on their feet but also on the ground. The integration of BJJ with the clinch fighting of Muay Thai ensures that fighters can seamlessly transition between standing and grappling exchanges.
With MMA as the primary goal, Shirudo teaches students how to transition fluidly between striking and grappling, giving them the ability to adapt their style to the needs of each individual fight.