Owner/Head Instructor: Brian Cleary

What is Freestyle Muay Thai

Freestyle Muay Thai is the ultimate Muay Thai kickboxing training academy in the Tampa Bay area.

Instructor Brian Cleary offers Muay Thai training programs for helping individuals to achieve their goals. Goals may vary from improving your fitness level, learning self-defense, competing in amateur/professional Muay Thai bouts, and/or sharpening stand-up skills for an MMA event.

Our North Tampa Muay Thai training facility offers a regulation raised boxing ring, mirrored walls, 12 heavy bags, 3 speed bags, 3 double-end bags, specialized Muay Thai equipment and full shower facilities.

We offer adult Muay Thai classes in a group setting for all skill levels. The training classes focus primarily on Muay Thai techniques; however, we also integrate other styles such as western boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling, Judo, and mixed martial arts [MMA].

Brian began training Muay Thai in 1996 in Long Island, NY under now "The Ultimate Fighter" trainer Ray Longo at his International Martial Arts Academy (IMAA). At Ray Longo's, Brian also had the opportunity to train with IMAA affiliate Kru Phil Nurse NYC. He has cross-trained in other styles such as Western Boxing, Submission Wrestling and Kali.

Brian has traveled internationally to train and fight in Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Bangkok, Thailand and holds a current Muay Thai record of (4W-0L) with 4 KO'S.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University of South Florida. Upon graduation in 2000, Brian has moved forward to become a certified Master Fitness Trainer with IFPA and a Performance Enhancement Specialist with NASM. He also holds certifications as a certified speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) Instructor, Flexibility Specialist, Weight Management Instructor and as an APEX Fitness and Nutrition Professional.

Through his strong education and experience working with athletes of all ages, Brian is able to set Freestyle Muay Thai apart from standard martial arts schools by aiming to enhance not only our student's fighting skills but their overall athleticism as well. Integration of SAQ drills; strength and plyometric exercises and flexibility are among some of the tools used to achieve our goals.

Cross-Training

Cardiovascular Building Our team performs baseline/progression runs, interval, and speedwork. This training is performed on the track and/or field.

Strength Training Full body exercises based upon the 7 movements of the human body.

Speed/Agility/Quickness [S.A.Q] Exercises are performed while working with agility ladders, medicine balls, cones drills, and plyometrics. S.A.Q gears the athlete's muscles and joints for explosive movements in all directions. These drills also help to enhancing the efficiency of neurological response, improving coordination and preventing injury.

Plyometrics A type of exercise that uses explosive movements to develop muscular power and the ability to generate a large amount of force quickly. Some examples would be medicine ball chest pass, jump squats, etc.

Muay Thai Conditioning Various technique work, heavy bag, Thai pad, focus mitt, contact drills, etc geared towards preparing the student for self-defense, sparring, and/or competition.

Technique Work The learning phase of a Muay Thai skill. The student's open forum for practicing a specific Muay Thai skill with the instructor(s) present.

Pad Work Repetition of single and/or combination Muay Thai techniques using different striking pads. Pad work is done with an instructor or teammate during a particular training session. Focus mitts, Muay Thai pads, belly pads, and shin guards are among some of the equipment used.

Contact Drills Repetition of single and/or combination Muay Thai techniques using your teammate as the target at 50% strength. Contact drills are done with a partner in order to establish your range, reaction, and form in a controlled setting. Students are encouraged to use mouthpieces and shin protection. Contact drills are important in preparing a student for sparring.

Sparring Students who are deemed qualified to spar will have an opportunity to practice their Muay Thai techniques in a “live” setting. Sparring is done at 80-90% strength and is conducted with respect for your opponent. Students are required to have 16oz training gloves, shin guards, groin protection and a mouthpiece (headgear is optional).

TRAINING LOCATION
 
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FreeStyle Mauy Thai
Calta's 24/7 Fitness
14968 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33613
[at the corner of Bearss Ave. and Florida Ave.]

Telephone: 813-245-5918

Email:

Homepage: http://www.freestylemuaythai.com

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