Muay Thai Kickboxing
Learn to Strike With Confidence.
Whether you want to learn how to fight, improve your conditioning, or try a new martial art, our Muay Thai program will help you build the skills you’re looking for.
At 3D Martial Arts, we teach authentic Muay Thai striking with an emphasis on proper technique, strong fundamentals, and consistent improvement.
Our classes welcome complete beginners, recreational students, and experienced fighters.
What Is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai is a striking martial art that uses punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and clinch techniques.
It’s an effective combat sport and a great way to improve conditioning, coordination, and overall athletic ability.
At 3D Martial Arts, you’ll learn how to develop your stance, footwork, offensive techniques, defense, and the ability to put everything together.
Train With Head Striking Coach Kyle McElroy
Our Muay Thai program is led by Kyle “The Designated Hitter” McElroy.
Kyle began his martial arts career in 1996 and brings nearly three decades of experience in kickboxing and Muay Thai.
His accomplishments include:
Two-time IKF National Kickboxing Champion.
Former Illinois State TBC Champion.
Former IFF Regional Champion.
Team USA member.
Professional kickboxer.
2018 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee.
More than 20 years of coaching experience.
Kyle has spent his career competing, coaching, and helping students develop their striking skills.
Now he’s bringing that experience to 3D Martial Arts.
What to Expect in Class
Our Muay Thai classes combine technical instruction with challenging physical training.
Depending on the class, you’ll work on:
Fundamentals and Footwork
Learning proper stance, balance, movement, and positioning.
Striking Technique
Developing punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and effective combinations.
Pad Work and Heavy Bag Training
Improving power, accuracy, timing, and endurance.
Partner Drills and Defense
Practicing how to defend strikes, control distance, and respond effectively.
Conditioning
Building the strength and endurance needed to become a better striker.
Do I Have to Spar?
No.
You can train Muay Thai without participating in contact sparring.
Sparring is reserved for students who are interested, appropriately prepared, and approved by the coaching staff.
You can improve your fitness, learn technique, and become a skilled striker without ever stepping into a competitive fight.
A Dedicated Striking Training Area
Our expanded training facility includes a dedicated striking area with heavy bags and equipment to support technical instruction, pad work, and conditioning.
Whether you’re attending your first class or preparing for competition, you’ll have a training environment designed to help you improve.
Striking Training for Teens
Our striking program isn’t limited to adults.
Students enrolled in our Teen Jiu-Jitsu program also have the opportunity to participate in striking classes at 3D Martial Arts.
Under the guidance of our experienced striking coaches, students can develop proper punching and kicking techniques, footwork, defense, and conditioning.
Combined with their Jiu-Jitsu training, this gives teenagers the opportunity to build a more complete understanding of martial arts.