Advanced KickBox Syllabus

Muay Thai comes from a long tradition of hard work and spiritual values.
In Thailand, respect and self-discipline are highly prized and practiced.
Muay Thai Teachers have always had a significant role in Muay Thai.
Part of the pre-fight ritual is to honor the teacher.
"Wai Khru" (bow or pray to the teacher) is a mark of respect done before every fight.

To come into this advanced class, you have previously learned enough to know how to learn.
Work only with discipline, good attitude, and steady effort.

Discipline

- Arrive before class to prepare your equipment. Be ready to begin on-time
- Don't hold up the class then complain class isn't starting or ending on time
- We begin every class in formal kneeling Zezan. Begin immediately after getting equipment.
- Eat enough before class, and drink water to have energy to work
- Class is structured, with several skill sets. Quickly transition without delaying class.
- Bring water and needed items, for example, asthma inhalers.
- No chewing gum
- We warm up before stretching
- Advise Dr. Bookspan of medical conditions to suit class to your needs
- If you feel sick, don't leave the room without notice
- Enjoy class. Ask questions. Contribute your perspective. Smile!
- Don't complain or stop if something is hard. Just try. Do the work. You will improve
- You are important. Call or e-mail for help/encouragement at any time.
- Learn the discipline to face whatever task and do well. Then transfer this discipline to life.
- Respect yourself, teacher, and class. Smile!

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey.

Ideals
In many martial arts traditions it is customary for students to practice remembering positive values. Sometimes, it involves the tradition of the teacher giving students parables to learn better thinking. In other schools, a series of set thoughts are recited at the beginning and/or end of each class.

By Shotokan Founder Gichin Funakoshi
Seek perfection of character
Be faithful
Endeavor
Respect others
Refrain from violent behavior

From Sakugawa Tode
Strive for completion of character
Protect the way of the truth
Foster the spirit of effort
Respect the principles of etiquette
Guard against impetuous courage

Basic Rules of Goju
Everyone works
Nothing is free
All start at the bottom
Block soft, strike hard

Muay Thai – Good behavior, discipline, bravery, diligence, etc.

"In Thailand we say, "Tai dab mai khom, tai dom nak." It means "if the sword is not sharp, use a heavy shaft." That means if you are not the strongest at something, then work your hardest. If you are weaker than the next person, then lift weights diligently and practice techniques that may work better for you. If you are shorter than the next person, then practice speed and other aspects to excel over them. Capitalize on skills where you excel. Remember that skills where you are weak are the very ones you must train the most. Get in shape. Go train. Develop physical and mental skills and grace to win well. And courage to lose well. They are both normal parts of life.

Class 1
Muay Thai history, Muay Ram ring prayer dance. Review healthy bending, stance, placement of knee, lower back, shoulder, and neck. Contact fightning principles and practices. Remember self-discipline and enjoying hard physical training. Partner exercise and drills.
Class 1 short on-line readings: Is Bad Martial Arts Good Exercise? and Which Ancient Exercise Gives Focus and Concentration?
Class 1 movie to watch: Are You Stronger Than A 67 Year Old Lady? Bookmark and do this with her every day.
Class 1 Textbook readings: Forward, Introduction, Lifestyle, to page 8. Prevent Injuries 162-196..

Physical Development
Typical training in Muay Thai involves long hours of physical conditioning and practice kicking and striking heavy bags, practice pads, and sparring partners.

Learning

Boxing teacher Kroo Muay
Teacher accepts new student Khuen Kroo
Respect to teacher Wai Kroo
Promote Jad
Anklet Aenken
Block Bat
To kick Dtae
To hit Dtee
Throw Ting
To box/boxing Dtoi
Shadow boxing Dtoi Lom
To thrash Faad
To duck Lop
To dodge/evade Pang nga
Left/to left Saai
Right/to right Kwaa
Camp Kai
Boxing Camp Kai Muay
Boxing Stadium Sanam Muay
Break (referee) Yaek
Judging gaan dadsin

To judge/decide Dadsin
Professional boxing Muay acheep
Novice bout Gawn welaa
International boxing Muay sakon
Main bout Koo ek
Champion Champ
Boxer Nak Muay
Fight Chok
Red corner Faidaeng
Blue corner Fainamnerng
Boxer's shorts Gangkeng Muay
Gloves Nuam
Fight music Dontree Muay
Groin guard Grajaab
Weight Namnak
Punching Garsawb
Ring of Charms Kruang ruang
Ceremonial headband Mongkon
Ring Weh tee
Ring ropes Sangwien
Weight category Run

We learn to apply focus and meditation to everyday happenings.
There is more in-depth instruction on techniques learned in the first boxing class,
plus new things in each class.
Fun workouts, excellent instructor, and concentration on form.
- Karen Randolph

We learn to clear the mind and discipline the mind and body.
We practice effective techniques.
- Zhi Li

I have taken many classes taught by Dr. Jolie Bookspan. She continues to inspire me to go further, in class and in life. I look forward to the many classes I plan to take in the future. There are often times when I come into class with the many distractions of my day, stress, work, relationships. Jolie allows me to escape all the noise, focus on myself and my body. Her classes have helped me in more ways, than even she will ever know. Thank you Dr. Bookspan.
- Sandra Davidson