Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts
Daniel Camarillo - Brazilian JiuJitsu
Brandon Armer - Muay Thai / Kickboxing
David Woods - No Rules Self-Defense / Kung Fu San Soo
Glen DelTour - Tai Chi
Muay Thai / Kickboxing
Muay Thai and Kickboxing are very similar styles. We focus more on Muay Thai but use the name Kickboxing as well because it's more self-explanatory. Some of the main differences are; Kickboxing generally allows strikes using the hands and feet / shins. Muay Thai allows strikes using all of the above plus elbows and knees, and also allows takedowns and "clinching" (one fighter or both may grab their opponents head to control their balance and/or set up a strike or takedown). Muay Thai may be considered more extreme than kickboxing.At Fighting Dragons we encourage students to work to their max potential. In Muay Thai that means they push hard but at the same time with caution. As a professional school of martial arts we know the importance of realistic training, but also know the limits of our students. We do everything we can to ensure the safety of our students. The students are required to demonstrate a positive attitude and to work with each other, not against each other. In other words, "punch and kick hard... not to hurt each other, but to learn and help each other learn."
With great trainers (Head Instructor Brandon Armer, assisted by Arby - see instructors page), good students, and a beautiful, clean facility, there is no better place to learn Muay Thai / Kickboxing than Fighting Dragons!
A lot of people have been calling and asking about this class... Keep in mind this is a serious Muay Thai / Kickboxing class. However, it is a great class whether you are trying to become a pro-fighter or just trying to lose weight.
