This is part two of our Performance Series. This series will cover nutrition, hydration, and recovery. My last post talked about how to maximize your energy for training with nutrition. Today I’m going to talk hydration. Hydration is more important in relation to athletic performance than most people think!! As an athlete involved in a …
There are several variations when it comes to wrapping your hands for Muay Thai, Kickboxing, or Boxing. We’ve gone over one of our favorite and simplest ways in this how to video! Wrapping your hands before bag work, pads, or mitt work provides support for your wrist, protects the bones in your hands, and provides …
Austin Kickboxing Academy will be hosting the 2nd CTX Muay Thai Sparring Night on Saturday, June 10th at 4pm! Match-ups will be created day of, but please talk to your coach to be added to the list to make sure the check-in process runs smooth. Spectators are welcomed! CTX Muay Thai is comprised of gyms …
Every morning we ran. Even on our rest days we ran. I’ve always felt that running would ultimately be bad for me and my joints. That I would feel weaker, more brittle, or more vulnerable because of it. I only reserved it specifically for fight camps to get a boost in cardio. In Thailand, at …
Without the structure of a class, it can sometimes be hard to know what to work on. If you can get in front of a heavy bag, along with some basic equipment, you can still have a great training session. Here are some tips and ideas to get the most out of your next open …
The first day trying something new can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never done anything similar before. Being prepared can make a big difference in feeling comfortable and having a good experience. Here are six tips to help you prepare for your first day of training! 1. Start hydrating throughout the day. This is a …
Beginning Tuesday, October 14th, we will be adding a new Kickboxing Fundamentals class time to our schedule! Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:15PM – 6:00PM If you are a current member of our kickboxing program, you will have full access to this class with no extra cost. This class will focus on the fundamentals of Muay Thai Kickboxing primarily …
This past weekend four of our team members fought in a new amateur MMA promotion based out of Austin called Belts of Honorious. All proceeds from their events go towards the Enlightened Warriors youth program, a non-profit aimed to help today’s youth through martial arts and other activities like woodworking, yoga, and survival training. Nick …
We’re hosting a contest for a pair of Faritex Boxing Gloves! All you have to do is enter a creative photo of you in your AKATX shirt, then we’ll compile all photos and publish them on our page. The person with the most likes wins! Second place gets a free shirt!
This past month, Austin Kickboxing Academy was featured on Thrillist.com, an online publication and daily email that features what’s most interesting and new in town! They currently cover 21 cities. Find out more about them here. View the entire post and more photos on Thrillist.com! For some laughs, watch Randy spar “The Chinchilla”, aka Dan, …