Muay Thai is the national sport and martial art of Thailand — known as "the art of eight limbs" because it uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins as weapons, plus a sophisticated clinch fighting system. The Forge runs Muay Thai and kickboxing class on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM, ages 13+, all fitness levels welcome.
Muay Thai (Thai: มวยไทย, "Thai boxing") evolved from earlier Thai battlefield arts and was codified as a sport in the early 20th century. It is one of the most well-rounded stand-up striking systems in martial arts because it uses all eight contact points — two fists, two elbows, two knees, two shins. Modern Muay Thai also includes the clinch: a close-range fighting position where fighters control each other's posture and deliver knees and short elbows.
Kickboxing typically uses only fists and feet/shins — no elbows, no knees, no clinch. Muay Thai uses all of those. Kickboxing is the sport-focused descendant of Muay Thai, and there is significant overlap. The Forge's class teaches Muay Thai technique with kickboxing-style conditioning, so students of any goal can train.
No. Sparring is optional. Most students at The Forge focus on technique, pad work, and conditioning without ever sparring. If you want to spar, equipment is required (gloves, shin guards, mouthguard) and we ramp up contact gradually so it stays safe.
For your free trial week, nothing — just comfortable workout clothes. As you progress you'll want hand wraps and 14-16 oz boxing gloves. If you decide to spar, you'll need shin guards and a mouthguard. We can recommend brands and sizing.
Absolutely — most students do exactly that. The pad work, conditioning, and technique drills are some of the best full-body workouts in martial arts. Many people start for fitness and end up loving the technique, but there is no pressure to compete or spar.
Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM at The Forge Martial Arts Academy, 1408 Hugur Avenue, Cheyenne, WY. Ages 13+. Included in the $125/month unlimited membership. Reserve your free trial week.
The Forge Martial Arts Academy
1408 Hugur Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 317-7227
school@theforgemartialarts.com