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Garuda Muay Thai

"The Art of 8 Limbs"

Authentic Muay Thai Kickboxing in Elkton, Maryland near Newark, DE

-Build striking skills, conditioning, and real confidence—no prior experience needed

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Complete Beginners looking for fitness & stress relief; Martial Artists wanting authentic 8-limbs striking; Athletes seeking conditioning & pad work.

Beginners
What to Expect Day 1

**What is Muay Thai? (click )**

**What to Wear**: comfortable workout clothes, like a t-shirt and shorts or leggings. Don’t forget hand wraps and boxing gloves to protect your hands. Make sure to wear athletic shoes or training pads for foot protection. (we have gear new students can borrow or purchase see Our Store (click)

**Warm-Ups**: all sessions begin with a warm-up to prepare your body. This may include light jump rope, shadow boxing, dynamic stretching, and mobility exercises to get your heart rate up muscles ready for action.

**Beginner-Safe Pad Drills**: The will be on simple pad drills that teach basic techniques. You’ll pair up with a partner or instructor to practice punches, kicks, and footwork in a controlled environment, ensuring everyone feels confident and safe.

**No Sparring**: Beginners can enjoy the class without the pressure of sparring. You can learn and practice techniques at your own pace, allowing you to build confidence before considering any sparring in the future.

Instructor and Schedule

Classes are taught by our Head Instructor Kru Myan. He is of Thai descent, loves sharing his culture, and Thailand's national sport Muay Thai with his students. He has been practicing Muay Thai since a young age and learned the art from his father. He has then trained throughout gyms in Thailand and the U.S. He also holds black belts in Taekwondo and Judo.

Welcome to our Muay Thai Boxing classes! Join us for our beginners class every

Tuesday and Thursday (7:00 to 8:15 PM) and Fridays- (6:00 to 7:00 PM)

Tuesdays focus on foundational techniques and conditioning
Thursdays emphasize sparring and clinchwork to enhance your skills.
Fridays- open practice and light sparring

We look forward to seeing you on the mats!

What Students Are Saying

"My wife and I were looking for a phenomenal and kind Muay Thai instructor. We found that at Garuda in Kru Myan.
Great school! Supportive instructor and fellow students. If you are looking to condition your body or learn defense and controlled offense, come to Garuda and meet the crew with Kru Myan." -Joseph B.