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Muay Thai, also known as Thai-Boxing, the national sport of Thailand is without doubt one of the hardest contact sports in existence.
At the professional level of participation, fighters batter each other with a barrage of punches, kicks, elbows and knees. There are a few rules in Thai-boxing and a high percentage of matches end in clean knockouts.
A match consists of five three minute rounds with punching, knee, elbow and kicking techniques allowed to any part of the body except the groin. Because of the hard, fast paced action it is essential for the fighters to be highly conditioned both physically and mentally. A fighter entering the ring in Thailand in anything other than top condition can expect to be hurt or knocked unconscious.

Much of the Thai boxers training are done on the Thai-pads. Thai-pads are rectangular in shape, are solid in construction and are strapped to the arms of the trainer. This method of training is advantageous to the fighter over using the heavy bag in that it allows the fighter to respond to a “live” opponent.
The trainers’ job varies depending on the desired results of the training session. For example in some drills the fighter attacks the pads with kicks to the body or head and punches to the body and head. In defending himself the fighter may also use elbow and kneeing techniques. Using another method the trainer remains relatively stationary and allows the fighter to attack the pads with a pre-designated combination of techniques or a free flow barrage of kicks, knees, punches and elbows.

A typical training routine for a Thai-boxer in Thailand at his peak level of training is as follows.

Morning run of up to 10km commencing at around 6am.
Shadow boxing, pad and heavy bag work of up to 6 rounds per activity followed by cool down and stretch.
Afternoon training starts at 3.30pm and goes on until 7.30pm. Most of the training is done in rounds i.e. 3,4 or 5 minute rounds. A 5 minute round consists of 4 minutes constant work, 30 seconds speed work, 30 seconds rest and the start again!.

Skipping – 3-6 rounds
Shadow boxing – 4-8 rounds
Heavy bag work up to 8 rounds
Pad work up to 6 rounds
Sparring or clinching work (training with a variety of partners on grappling skills while being coached) 4-5 rounds.
Sit-ups 200-400 and other fitness/conditioning exercises.
Shadow box, cool down and stretch to finish off.

The aforementioned routine is only a guideline and will vary daily. Thai-boxers slowly build up the intensity of their training to a peak over a 3-4 week period to reduce the intensity a few days prior to fighting. After the fight, a few days off are mandatory before recommencing training.

Personal Training

Fightin fit Martial Gym is mainly a personal training gym, however, due to the enormous amount of clientele we have decided to establish training sessions for multiple participants and group classes. Personal Training sessions with our Trainers vary between HK$ 500 and HK$ 650 for adults and HK$ 400 and HK$ 500 for children, dependent on the time slot and discipline.

Self Defense

Self Defense courses are offered frequently by the gym or can be booked directly with Shihan Pierre M. Ingrassia for individuals or small groups of up to 8 people. Should instruction for larger groups be required, the client would need to organise with management the date, time and venue.

Fightin’Fit™

Fightin’Fit™ is an intensive routine catering for focused individuals who want maximum results in minimum time. Circuit training, utilizing punching bags, speedballs, other specific equipment, footwork, boxing and kickboxing drills is the basis for this routine. The emphasis is on maximum work, minimum rest.

Fightin’Blast™

Again, intensive. Again, focused. The gym that caters for individuals who make efficient use of their time – maximum results in a compact time-frame combining circuit training with punching and kicking. Partner work with kicking pads is incorporated. Cardio and muscular endurance are tested to the MAX

Kickboxing

Maximum results from a highly intensive circuit incorporating all punching and kicking techniques. All equipment a professional fighter would use is trained upon. It also incorporates partner work with pads. Offensive and defensive movements are studied. This is the real thing – just as they do in Kickbox training in Thailand but some of the physical conditioning and especially hard sparring have been eliminated. No blood - just sweat and little tears.

Muay Thai

Combining the traditional with the practical. Techniques involve the use of punches, kicks, elbows and knees. This class is the culmination of all previous classes. It is the practical application of hard training and conditioning developed not only from previous classes, but also through self-discipline. This is where East meets West with a Thai flavour.

Master Li is one of the Head coaches of the Hong Kong Muay Thai Association and has produced in his own Gym Dante’s multiple national and international Champions of Muay Thai and Boxing.

Khru ‘Hero’Ah Hong from Thailand, who takes care of all the blood, sweat and tears work at the Gym; he also is the nice guy of the team, giving a helping hand to all newcomers.

Junior KB-Xtra™

Same as above, however, this class is designed to cater for the “special” needs of teenagers. They’ll learn all the skills of Muay Thai coupled with a course of real self defense and urban awareness. The inclusion of Ajarn Pierre’s way of discipline ensures that these teenagers will become responsible young adults.

Shorinjiryu Kenshikai Karate Jutsu

Shorinjiryu Kenshikai Karate Jutsu is a style of Karatedo originating from Shorinjiryu Kenshikai Karatedo, Okinawan "Te" empty hand fighting and Japanese Ju Jutsu. It is fully affiliated to the Japanese schools of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo in Tokyo and Shorin Ryu as well as the leading Kobudo school in Okinawa.

From traditional Shorin Ryu and evolutionary Shorinjiryu Katas to applied Koshiki (Hard style) and contemporary fighting techniques with strong elements of Goshin Jutsu (Self Defense), Kobudo (weapons) and applied Zen Philosophy, you’ll find everything in this truly complete Martial Art.

Karate Fitness™

Introducing elements of Kickbox training, plyometrics and general fitness exercises into basic and traditional Karatedo training regimens. However, hooks and otherwise illegal techniques by Karatedo rules are replaced by traditional techniques. This is training and fight preparation as well as body conditioning for the complete Karateka is produced.

Kidz Karate™

Traditional Shorinjiryu Kenshikai Karatedo taught to children by Sensei Sherri Egbert. It is an excellent introduction to the Martial Arts for children.

It is good for their physical and mental development, is lots of fun and provides the necessary etiquette to turn them into young gentlemen and ladies.

Pro – Training & MMA

Want to fight / compete: amateur or professional level. Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate or MMA. This is the place to learn the skills necessary. Effective combinations, winning techniques and hard core training are available to those who want to take their training to the next level. Taught by the top coaches in Hong Kong.

Nobody else comes even close. This is the home of the HK Boxing Association, HK Muay Thai Association, HK Koshiki Karatedo Association, HK Full Contact Karate Team, HK BJJ Association, HK & China MMA Association and in general the best fighters come from this stable.