New students often wonder what gear they need to get started with Muay Thai. And as students progress with their training additional gear is often needed for sparring and, eventually, competing. Below is some guidance on what gear is needed depending on where you are in your training journey. At a high level, the…
The Final Round Championship 2021 World Amateur Muay Thai Classic took place April 9th – April 11th 2021. John’s Gym Austin & AhLittle Muay Thai took our largest competition team yet to Ardmore, OK to show them what we’re made of. And we did just that. We had 8 fighters (6 of them first time…
Running a gym during a pandemic and what it has taught us. More Than A Gym We’ve known we’re not the traditional gym because you don’t just come here to lift weights and leave. It’s the camaraderie of the people in your Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, or MMA class that helps to keep you coming…
Both Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and traditional boxing are a fantastic way to get in shape while learning essential self-defense techniques. Which one is right for you? What is Traditional Boxing? Boxing is a combat sport in which two participants donning boxing gloves fight by throwing punches, traditionally inside of a boxing ‘ring.’ Opponents fight until one…
The primary goal when boxers step into the ring is to go on the offense to take control of the match or training session. However, landing combinations and counter punches are only part of a winning strategy. Securing victories against other experienced MMA fighters also takes focusing on and developing an effective defensive strategy. Solid…
Bench pressing has been an essential part of workout and exercise routines for fighters, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts for decades. Bodybuilders used the bench press to work their pecs as early as the 1940s and 50s. Powerlifting became a separate sport in the 1970s mainly due to the popularity and effectiveness of the bench press….
Boxing hand wraps work like a sponge to soak up sweat in your gloves. Of course, it won’t take long before your wraps and your gloves start to smell like a locker room. Regular cleaning is important for hygiene, banishing bad odors, and guaranteeing your gloves last for years. After all, no one wants to…
Self-defense has historically been a very male dominated field, because of outdated ideals that men must “protect” their wives/girlfriends at all times. In the real-world women will not always be with their partners (or even have a partner) and must be able to protect themselves. Most people don’t even realize how many women are affected…
It’s a sick and sad thing that has been happening in Nw Austin, sexual assaults are on the rise. So much so that Fox News 7 did a special opening segment on the nightly news addressing the recent increase. When they needed a Self Defense gym that specialized in helping Women they contacted John’s Gym…
Well it’s over. 2015 that is. The last night of classes, and it was an awesome night. It’s been an awesome year. It’s been the year of physical and, just as important, mental transformations for many of our members. Just take a look at 1 of our over 100 5 star reviews online…It’s incredible. I’m…
