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Welcome |
“The William and Mary Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing club provides an outlet for all students faculty and staff an opportunity to channel the stresses of school into a positive outlet that will boost confidence and enthusiasm for physical fitness. We are not only a club but a community that builds trust upon mutual encouragement and respect from its members. Physical fitness, mental readiness, and safety our number one goals.” |
What you need for practice:
There is no uniform requirement. Gentlemen should wear groin protection, and a mouthpiece is sometimes a good idea for all, especially for competition. Those who wish to become invested in this sport may want to purchase a gi. Ask a club officer about prices, sizing, and reputable sources. Other things you may eventually purchase are: Your own jumprope, boxing gloves, handwraps, shin guards, headgear, rash guards, and wrestling shoes. Don't feel overwhelmed! Just start with a cup and a mouthpiece. Once you find that you love this sport, you will accumulate these things in due time.
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What is Jiu-Jitsu?
From Wikipedia:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi). Sparring (commonly referred to as 'rolling') and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition.
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What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is the National Sport of Thailand. The art includes various punches, elbows, knees, and shin kicks in its arsenal. It has sometimes been referred to as "the science of the eight limbs." One of the signature Muay Thai techniques is called “the prum.” The prum is a type of clinch where the Muay Thai practitioner cradles his/her opponent’s head in his/her hands. While holding an opponent in the prum, the Muay Thai practitioner is able to execute knee strikes, elbow strikes, and takedowns. Though there are many legends about the art's creation, much is speculation. It is believed that Muay Thai was developed over a thousand years ago, and it was practiced by warriors from Siam. The earliest account of Muay Thai actually comes from Burma, and it describes a devastating form of hand to hand fighting employed by the Thais. Arguably, the most popular and competitive standup fighting competition in the world is known as K-1, which is supposed to incorporate all of the best stand-up fighting tehcniques in the wrold. Karate, Kempo, Tae Kwon Do, Western Kickboxing, Boxing, Kung Fu, and Muay Thai artists represent their style in this competition. Since it's conception in 1993, all but two of the Grand Prix Champions have been Muay Thai fighters. We do not train Muay Thai fighters, however Muay Thai is a pivotal aspect of self defense.
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