Tihipuke Muaythai martial arts and fitness gym has memberships for people wanting to use a friendly local gym for general fitness, weight training, group fitness classes, Thai kick boxing, personal training, or all of the above. Muay Thai is a very effective form of self defence and helps the student develop mentally, spiritually, socially and physically, as well as developing the student’s concen
tration, awareness and self discipline. The training is progressive and students work at their own speed. Safety is of utmost importance and the chance of sustaining an injury during training is less than that in a Rugby or Netball game. This means that students of any ability or fitness level can train in a safe, supportive learning environment. Students that have done other Martial Arts classes are also welcome to come and extend their abilities. The students are grouped into 4 levels based on their ability; Beginners focus on skill development, Intermediate continues to develop their skills and build their fitness base, Advanced practice their skills whilst attaining a high level of fitness and they develop their fighting abilities via sparing (light contact, structured or partial, controlled fighting practice) - Fighters do advanced training plus additional training (6 days per week). The chief instructor, Darryl Dawson is a qualified Personal Trainer and a qualified PE and Health teacher (Diploma Fitness Training/sport science, Bachelor Teaching, Bachelor Sport & Leisure); he has over 20 years of experience in different Martial Arts including Luta Levere (Brazilian), Kyokushin (Japanese), Mau Rakau (NZ), Close Quarter Battle (Armed Forces), Control and Restraint (Corrections Dept) and Muay Thai (Thailand). Darryl has studied Muay Thai in several reputable NZ and Thai gyms over the last 2 decades as well as competing in full contact Muay Thai (and Kyokushin) competitions. Clothing; comfortable clothes that allow a full range of movement should be worn, it is also necessary to bring a drink bottle and a towel. Tihipuke Muaythai also retails a range of equipment and clothing and sports supplements.
