Training Ground Muay Thai

Kung Fu Hillbilly vs. Sensei Luis

Kru Yai Brian — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:10:52 +0000

Video Included: I’ve heard that we do “Mai Tai”, “Moo Tai” and of course “It’s Kickboxing just with elbows and knees”. As much as these drive us crazy, we do not get teased as much as our Kung Fu, Karate and Tae Kwon Do bretheren. Sit back and take in the educational lesson and confrontation with the Kung Fu Hillbilly…smile…you made it past Wednesday!

My Daddy

Kru Yai Brian — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:15:44 +0000

While YOUR Daddy was on the couch eating ‘tato chips MY Daddy was training for the Canadian National Championships on February 25th!

Motivation – No Excuses!

Kru Yai Brian — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:32:20 +0000

Video Included: I’m supposed to say something witty to poke fun at that bed-wetting grade 5 inner voice that you argue with when deciding if you are going to train today. I’m also supposed to tie it back to the fact that the two of you, (your current voice and the bed-wetting grade 5 inner voice that you argue with), are the cause of you missing your fitness goals. After viewing this one…it would just be overkill…

In December 2012, when you look back at the year and compare your fitness goals to the things that were “so important”…will the mirror in front of you agree with that bed-wetting grade 5 inner voice that you argue with when deciding if you are going to train today?

Get it done…no seriously…get it done.

Simon Marcus vs Joe Schilling Clash on February 25th

Kru Yai Brian — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:32:04 +0000

For those of you that may not be following the big “Bru-ha-ha” on the internetz…we figured that we would get you up to speed.We have the track from the Notorius B.I.G. running through our heads “What’s Beef”. Now let’s be clear, we’ve never really been a fan of “tawking” before a competition, but it seems so much more real considering some of us have actually caught a toenail in the ribs from Simon or been the victim of his amusing banter.

The Main Event at Battle in the Desert 5 – Joe Schilling vs. Simon Marcus. Don’t miss it! Hard Rock Hotel/Casino Las Vegas, Saturday February 25, 2012. Tickets go on sale this Friday! Get yours before they sell out. www.lionfightpromotions.com

NEWS FLASH! — WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18, 2012
Simon “Bad Bwoy” Marcus calls out Joe Schilling in an interview on totalmuaythai.com/

NEWS FLASH! — THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 2012
Joe Schilling in an interview replys to Simon “Bad Bwoy” Marcus calling him out totalmuaythai.com/

NEWS FLASH! — FRIDAY JANUARY 27, 2012
Schilling tethered by obligation of honoring his interim restriction. No Title? NO PROBLEM! Bad Bwoy offers good solution “Put yo purse up!” and Joe Schilling replys wtih the challenge.

TG Open House – Family Day Long Weekend

Kru Yai Brian — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:24:30 +0000

On Saturday February 18, 2012 Training Ground will be hosting an Open House from 10-5pm. We invite you, your family and friends to join us for a day of classes, contests and fun! Please feel free to forward the attached flyer, “Like” this post or Tweet it. For every referral that attends and/or signs up thanks to your efforts we will add your name to a draw for a grand prize!

Looking forward to having you, your family and friends celebrate family day weekend with us!
Note: We will have a modified class schedule on the day of the open house. Details will be published on our website in the coming week.

TG Fitness Homework – January 29th

Kru Yai Brian — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:17:59 +0000

VIDEO INCLUDED: Your fitness homework for the week starting on January 29th

Rapid Vertical Jumps 50 reps – 4 sets (Choose a spot on the wall about 6 inches above the reach of your arms. Land silently)
Slalom Burpees 25 reps – 4 Sets
Side Lunges 20 Reps – 4 Sets
Deep Squats 20 Reps – 4 Sets (Should you have knee injuries, please adjust your depth to your physical capabilities)
Sphinx Pushups – 15 reps – 4 sets
Military Pushups to Failure 4 Sets

Muay Thai Lumberjacks

Kru Yai Brian — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:59:44 +0000

Often the instructors get questions from new students asking, “Are you gunna teach me to kick trees like on YouTube…”. One needs to understand that there is a difference between kicking a Bananna tree, common in Thailand, and walking into your backyard to kick a Canadian Maple tree. (Good luck with that). Truth be told, those proficient in Muay Thai USED to kick trees for shin conditioning, but that was before Thai bags became commonplace in gyms. (Thus the name “Bananna Bag”).

TG Fitness Homework – January 22nd

Kru Yai Brian — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:59:15 +0000

VIDEO INCLUDED: Your fitness homework for the week starting on January 22nd and it’s a buffet of punishment for those stubby things that carry you around all day. We will be releasing these at the beginning of each week with a goal of supplementing your training of giving you work when you are unable to make it to class. With a few minor exceptions, you should expect these to require 20-30 minutes of time to complete and minimal to no equipment. Should you wish to REALLY challenge yourself, talk to any of our instructors to discover how to add MORE of a challenge to your homework.

Burpees 25 reps and 4 sets
Knee Highs 25 reps and 4 sets (Keep your arms up for an added challenge)
Butt kicks 25 reps and 4 sets (Feel free to reach back to prevent denting your “posterior”)
Stationary Lunges 25 reps and 4 sets (Make sure that your knees do not touch. The wider the step the more stable you will feel)
Reverse lunges 25 reps and 4 sets (Return to an “ankles together” position)
Pulsing Squats 25 reps and 4 sets (a full squat range of motion is unnecessary, aim for SPEED here)
Sit ups 25 reps and 4 sets (Raise your hands for more of a challenge)

POSTPONED!! – Kru David “Miami” Crawley at TG!!

Kru Yai Brian — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:59:33 +0000

POSTPONED

Due to a training injury sustained this morning, Saturday January 21, 2012, Kru Miami has regretfully requested to postpone the seminar scheduled tomorrow. Knowing Kru Miami well, I know that the pain must have been intense to pass up an opportunity to share Muay Thai with “New to Him” students. We will let you know as soon as he is back on his feet. Please join us in wishing him a speedy recovery!!

Coming to Training Ground on Sunday January 22nd from 1pm to 4pm will be Kru David “Miami” Crawley of New Energy Muay Thai. At $10, this is a New Year’s gift for those that truly wish to improve and progress. For those fortunate enough to know him we see a man that is truly dedicated to his craft and wears his love for our sport like a badge of honour and admiration for those that share Muay Thai with the world. For those that may NOT know him, they will only see the patented smirk of disapproval, disgust for pretentious posers and no nonsense training.

YOU: Bring lots of water, a notebook to preserve his thoughts and a positive attitude. Soaking up his knowledge will be like sipping from a firehose

Kru Miami: will ensure to bring his 23+ years of Muay Thai training and genuine desire to make you a better Muay Thai student to have trained with him

Spend your Sunday doing something that will last forever…the laundry can WAIT. Get out of bed, get your shorts on and come down for an awesome training seminar!

We encourage students from ALL gyms, experience levels and martial arts experience to join us

Sunday January 22nd 1-4pm

Training Ground Academy

5040 Maingate Unit 4

Cost $10

“When the boogeyman goes to bed, he checks his closet for Kru Miami” – Wayne Labine

TG Fitness Homework – January 15th

Kru Yai Brian — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:13:58 +0000

VIDEO INCLUDED: Well here it is…your fitness homework for the week. We will be releasing these at the beginning of each week with a goal of supplementing your training or giving you work when you are unable to make it to class. With a few minor exceptions, you should expect these to require 20-30 minutes of time to complete and minimal to no equipment. Should you wish to REALLY challenge yourself, talk to any of our instructors to discover how to add MORE of a challenge to your homework. Have fun, enjoy it and TRAIN HARD!! (A special thanks to JT, no not Justin Timberlake, Joe Tam who sacrificed himself to show you how it’s done)!

10 Jumping Jacks x 5 sets
10 Up Downs x 5 sets
20 Mountain Climbers x 5 sets
20 Squat Jumps x 5 sets
10 Plyo Pushups x 5 sets
10 Military Pushups x 5 sets
20 Frog Crunches 5 sets

As we discussed in class, at no additional charge, we will be preparing a fitness log for you to track your overall fitness improvement once a month. After all…we are not just doing this to look sexy for 2012 right? Should you wish to participate in the optional logging portion of our plans for 2012, just flip us a message asking us to forward the log to you. fitfor2012@training-ground.com