Are you looking for Muay Thai kickboxing classes in the DC area? You’ve come to the right place.
Head Instructor: Sergio Cabrera
Muay Thai, also commonly known as Thai Boxing, is the national sport of Thailand. Muay Thai is also referred to as “The Art of 8 Limbs” as it employs the use of 8 striking points of the human body (2 fist, 2 elbows, 2 shins, and 2 knees). This combat sport also allows clinching, a form of stand-up grappling. At the Yamasaki Academy, students will learn effective techniques for both competition and self-defense, all while developing skills such as devastating power, speed, agility, balance, coordination, as well as great cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.
We offer advanced and all-levels classes that last one to one and a half hours. Individual classes cover Pads & Conditioning, Fundamentals & Clinching, and Sparring.
About Sergio
Sergio Cabrera was born to Guatemalan parents in the city of Los Angeles, California in 1982. At the age of 13 his father began teaching Sergio how to box for self-defense. In 1997, Sergio and his family moved to Maryland where he joined the Yamasaki Academy in 1998 training both BJJ and Muay Thai. He began competing in amateur Muay Thai fights and BJJ tournaments in 1999, excelling in both the ring and on the mat. Sergio currently holds the rank of Brown belt in BJJ.
In 2003, Sergio made the decision to stop participating in Muay Thai competitions in order to fully commit himself to teaching Muay Thai, becoming the Head Muay Thai instructor for the Yamasaki Academy HQ. Under his leadership Yamasaki students have participated in regional, national and international Muay Thai events, most notably:
In always striving to improve his skills as a practitioner and coach of Muay Thai, Sergio traveled to Thailand in 2010 to train traditional Muay Thai straight from the source. So as to gain greater understanding of health, exercise, and to round out the extensive knowledge of Martial Arts gained from years of training, Sergio also has attained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland School of Public Health.
FAQ
What do I need to bring to my first Muay Thai class?
We recommend that you bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing to train in, t- shirt with sleeves and shorts – no pants. We have gloves you may borrow but if you have your own pair of boxing gloves bring them with you.
It’s my first time training Muay Thai/at Yamasaki HQ, what class should I attend?
Whether you have previous Muay Thai experience or if it is your first time, we ask that your first training session with us be during one of our Saturday, 11 – 12:30 pm training session. After this introductory session, you will be able to join us for our weekday classes.
What equipment do I need for Muay Thai?
This is a list of all the equipment you will need. If you have any question please feel free to ask.
Come and join the Muay Thai kickboxing DC crowd by attending some of our many classes.
Muay Thai Kickboxing Class Schedule – Muay Thai Rockville, MD location
Tuesday and Thursday
ALL LEVELS 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Saturday
Sparring 9:30 – 11 am ADVANCE
Pads & Conditioning 11 – 12:30pm BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
