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FIGHTER SQUAD - On as normal in the morning 10:30am to 12:30pm, then off to the boxing show in the evening where we have Reece fighting and of course Ben fighting for the Cornish title. Tickets available from the gym or on the door at Carharrack Sports & Social Club.
Ben is fighting for the TFC Cornwall Boxing Championship Belt this Saturday, and Reece (WAKT Bodmin) fighting too. It's a local show at Carharrack Sports & Social Club (TR16 5RR). Only £15 per ticket available from us or on the door (7pm). Come on down for a few beers and some great fights. Ben pictured here with our Pro Boxing coach Gary.
Contact Info
- 01209 610187
- WAKT Gym
Cligga Head Industrial Estate
St Georges Hill
Perranporth
TR6 0EB - info(at)wakt(dot)org
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Training - What we do
MUAY THAI
Muay Thai ()มวยไทย) is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This physical and mental discipline is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins as striking weapons. Thai Boxing has always been associated with a high level of fitness and endurance which makes a full-contact Muay Thai fighter a very efficient fighting machine.
ELITE FITNESS
Whilst these are tough sessions (think Insanity based on fighting arts) everyone works at their own rate, and can therefore pace themselves according to their own current fitness. We work in 5 minute rounds, with 5x1 minute different exercises per round, followed by a 1 minute rest. Everybody is welcome, so come on down and get that beach body you've always deserved. We can also help you with a diet plan too if required.
FIGHTER SQUAD
Fighter Squad is what we call our weekend sessions where we concentrate more on physical contact and what it takes to build a fighter. You don't have to be a fighter to train at these sessions, but you will be training alongside active fighters of all different levels. Sessions consist of sparring, clinch work, stamina drill, as well as perfecting techniques and defences.
WAKT Muay Thai Gallery
A small collection of photographs from our illustrious past
WAKT Classes & Times
Camborne Academy School, Dance Studio/Room 76 (TR14 7PP), Tel: 01209 610187
Wednesday
6:00 - 6:45pm: Elite Fitness - This session is for those of you that are looking to either lose some weight, or simply improve your cardio, stamina, and general fitness.No partner needed for this class, and it's open to everyone.
7:00 - 8:00pm: Mixed Ability Thai Boxing - This Thai Boxing class is suitable for all - complete beginners, intermediate, or advanced. The lesson consists of a warm-up including stretching and cardio, followed by pad-work and/or techniques.
WAKT Gym - Perranporth (TR6 0EB), Tel: 01209 610187
Tuesday
6:00 - 6:45pm: Elite Fitness Cardio - This session is for those of you that are looking to either lose some weight, or simply improve your cardio, stamina, and general fitness.No partner needed for this class, and it's open to everyone.
7:00 - 8:30pm: A-Class Thai Boxing - This Thai Boxing class is suitable for all WAKT students, complete beginners, intermediate, or advanced. The lesson consists of a warm-up including stretching and cardio, followed by hard pad-work and/or techniques. More advanced students will also have the option of sparring. Graded students should be in full colours (uniform) & have a valid license (insurance).
Thursday
6:00 - 6:45pm: Elite Fitness Power & Strength Circuit - This is circuit training WAKT style, and involves speed ball, heavy bag, agility ladder, sand bag, kettle bells, ab wheel, fit balls and more. No partner needed for this class, and it's open to everyone.7:00 - 8:30pm: B-Class Thai Boxing - This Thai Boxing class is suitable for all WAKT students, complete beginners, intermediate, or advanced. The lesson consists of a warm-up including stretching and cardio, followed by pad-work and/or techniques. More advanced students will also have the option of sparring.
Saturday
10:30 - 11:15am: Under 14's Thai Boxing - This Thai Boxing class is suitable for juniors aged between 7 years and 13 years of all abilities. The lesson consists of a warm-up including stretching and cardio, followed by training techniques & drills.10:30am - 12:30pm: Fighter Squad - This is our toughest session, and where all students that attend will train as an active fighter. This doesn't mean that you have to fight, it's basically putting together everything you've learned from our other sessions and using it for real.
This is Muay Thai.
Costs
All of our sessions are 'pay as you go', and there are no member fee's or nasty direct debits.Elite Fitness - £4 per session
Under 14's Thai Boxing - £4 per session
Adult Thai Boxing - £5.00 (£4.00 concessions) per session
Fighter Squad - £6.00 (£5.00 concessions) per session (2 hours)
Private Lessons - £25.00 per 1 hour session (up to 4 people). Block book 4 or more & pay £20 per hour.
Bodmin - Mike Munds Fitness (PL31 2DP), Tel: 01208 269048
Tuesday
7:30 - 9:00pm: Muay Thai - This session is for mixed ability adults & open to everyone.Friday
6:30 - 7:30pm: Under 14's Thai Boxing - This Thai Boxing class is suitable for juniors aged between 7 years and 13 years of all abilities. The lesson consists of a warm-up including stretching and cardio, followed by training techniques & drills 7:30 - 9:00pm: Muay Thai - This session is for mixed ability adults & open to everyone.Saturday
11:00 - 12:00pm: Abs & Pads - Come on down for a good hard workout to kick start your weekend. No partner needed for this class, and it's open to everyone.12:00 - 1:00pm: Fighter Squad - This is our toughest session, and where all students that attend will train as an active fighter. This doesn't mean that you have to fight, it's basically putting together everything you've learned from our other sessions and using it for real.
Head Instructors
Mr Al
Head Coach
Although Al was on his own when he founded WAKT back in 1994, it would be nothing without the strong team that subsequently evolved.
Johnny
Bodmin Instructor
Johnny has been part of WAKT pretty much since the beginning. He now runs the WAKT full time gym in Bodmin
Daz
Camborne Instructor
Daz has also been a huge part of WAKT since the early days, and is literally the man you want in your corner.
Elly
Kids Instructor
Elly joined Team WAKT in 1997, and as well as fighting at an amateur level and training in Thailand many times, she now enjoys teaching the art of Muay Thai to our Under 14's
Contact WAKT
Directions to the WAKT Perranporth Gym
Directions - Heading from Perranporth towards St.Agnes on the B3285, you'll travel up St. George's Hill which is a fairly long steep hill. As the hill starts to level off, look to the right for the sign into Cligga Head Industrial Estate. Turn right into there, and the gym is on the left hand side, set back from the road.Directions to the WAKT Camborne Gym
Directions - Camborne School (International Academy) is on Cranberry Road in Camborne (TR6 0EB). Just before you reach the main school gates, turn right into 'Sports Facilities Parking' and follow through to the actual Car Park. Walk through the back door up the ramp into the school, and just keep heading straight until you get to the Dance Studio on the left (room 76). There's always staff on hand to ask should you have any problems finding it.Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear? - Ideally loose comfortable clothing such as shorts and a tee shirt, all classes are bare foot.Will I get hurt? - When you first start training with us there will be little or no contact with other students.
Can I watch a session before I start? - Yes of course, and obviously there's no charge to watch.
Do I have to be fit to start training with WAKT? - Not at all. This is a common question, and people will often say 'As soon as I get fit I'm going to start training'. The point is that you need to come training to get fit!
Can I Grade? - Absolutely, the grading is a system which provides you with a level of attainment. You can grade with WAKT right through the syllabus from White to Black grade and wear your Thai armband known as Prajiad with pride.
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