Striking

Sydney West MMA Fighter Michael Elhage striking in competition

 

Striking is a broad term used to describe the art of hitting your opponent with your body, whether it be with punches, elbows, kicks or knees. At Sydney West Martial Arts, we believe in diversification. This means that rather than sticking to only one disipline in regards to striking we encompass the best parts of many different striking based martial arts.

These include:

• Muay Thai
• Boxing
• Karate
• Taekwondo

SWMA draws on the varied experience of its instructors to deliver the highest quality in striking tuition for the beginner through to advanced student. We focus some of our classes on preparing our students to utilise their striking in a Mixed Martial Arts context. What this means is that a consideration is taken to takedowns and various ranges of fighting. We also have a dedicated Boxing class on friday nights which is a fun skillful class concentrating on punches only. This is run by our in house Boxing coach Ricky, who boasts a wealth of knowledge and a successful amateur career.

Striking class runs 3 times each week:

• Monday at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sparring class that ranges from light sparring to heavier contact for more experienced students. Mouthguard, 16oz gloves & shin guards required.

 

• Wednesday at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmTechnique class, focus varies weekly. This is a great starting point for beginners to striking. The 1st wednesday of each month is Taekwondo, The 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday is Boxing.

 

• Friday at 5 pm - 6 pm Boxing with coach Ricky

 

Equipment required for Striking classs is:

16 oz Gloves

Shin Guards

Mouthguard

Groin Guard (optional)

Hand Wraps (optional)

 

If you are brand new and don't have any equipment, no need to worry, SWMA can lend you gloves and shin guards for your first class. When you join up with us for more training, we can order your very own gear.