Conquer Your Limits and Smash Stress
Experience the invigorating intensity of Muay Thai kickboxing at PMA. You’ll enjoy more energy, learn striking techniques and have fun — all while getting in the best shape of your life.
Can you relate?
You feel out of shape and/or bored with the gym scene.
You’re unsure of yourself, especially when it comes to conflict.
You have a lack of energy most days.
You’re worried that ageing will make you less capable.
You want a workout that will help you lose weight and reach your goals.
You want less anxiety and stress.
If so, Muay Thai kickboxing can help you!
“I started kickboxing at PMA in 2014 and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve lost 38 pounds so far and feel great! The instructors are amazing — passionate about martial arts, helping their students and changing lives. I have not only lost weight, but am more confident and healthier than ever before. I’m a true believer that if I can do this, anyone can. PMA has changed me for the better.”
— Kara Pitcher
What can Muay Thai do for you?
Muay Thai kickboxing is a terrific form of self defense, and the intense drills and technique work are terrific for muscle memory should you ever need them in a fight. However, the best part about Muay Thai is that its benefits go way beyond fighting.
Transform Your Body
Muay Thai kickboxing is a fun, intense workout that will skyrocket your cardio, stamina and strengthen every muscle in your body through combination drills, calisthenics and tabata workouts. Don’t be shocked when you start seeing results after only a few classes — these workouts blast through calories.
Feel as Good as You Look
While having a body that looks and functions like a well-oiled machine is great, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the mental and emotional benefits.
The intensity of the workouts will test your mental toughness and strengthen your resolve. With each class, you’ll enjoy better focus and coordination, have less stress and anxiety and experience a noticeable boost in your everyday mood.
Make Age Just a Number
With most of us leading largely sedentary lives working in offices, plopped on couches watching Netflix or endlessly scrolling on our phones while craning our necks in some regretful position, it’s no wonder many of us are suffering the ‘pains of modern convenience’.
The good news is that you don’t need to accept this as an inevitability. In fact, not only will Muay Thai help you feel younger by keeping your heart and muscles strong, but it will also give you better flexibility and mobility — keeping you feeling young and capable at any age.
Our Muay Thai Instructors
Chris Shelton
Owner and Operator of PMA Merrimack, Chris has been teaching martial arts for over 17 years, and is a 4th black belt in Karate and Purple belt in BJJ. He’s quite tall. When he’s not instructing, Chris enjoys woodworking and plays a mean bass (the instrument, not the fish).
Lynell Pacheco
Teaching kickboxing for over 8 years, Lynell is a 2nd degree black prajioud in Muay Thai and showcases the same peak performance you’d expect from a Ferrari. When she’s not dishing out more combos than McDonalds, Lynell is patching people up as a full time registered nurse. She enjoys hiking and spending time with family in her downtime.
Kyle Adams
A veteran of the Army National Guard, Kyle has been teaching for over 10 years, and is a 3rd degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate. He’s quite photogenic. When he’s not destroying a heavy bag, he’s probably destroying your whole team on Call of Duty.
FAQs
Will I be able to do Muay Thai if I’m out of shape?
Yes. Our program is scalable no matter your current fitness level, so we’ll push you just enough to start getting results. As your fitness increases, you’ll be able to perform more demanding workouts. Before you know it, you’ll be in the best shape of your life.
Is it safe to train with Covid-19 going around?
We’ve always taken cleanliness very seriously. We clean our mats and equipment after every class and advocate using personal safety equipment like rashguards, mouthguards, cups etc. That being said, we’re also doing the following to combat Covid-19:
Keeping class sizes small
Prohibiting symptomatic students from attending class
sanitizing all surface areas and equipment after every use
using remote viewing so parent can watch classes without having to be physically present
spacing each class by 30 min so students can minimize exposure from other class participants
Is Muay Thai good for self-defense?
Absolutely. Students learn practical ways to defend themselves, based around leveraging your body and using striking techniques. Just as important though, Muay Thai will train your reflexes, explosiveness and cardio capacity — aspects of fitness that are essential in a fight.
Will Muay Thai workouts help me lose weight?
Yes. Muay Thai workouts burn a ton of calories which will lead to weight loss. For maximum results though, you will want to combine these workouts with a sensible diet and ample sleep. Metabolisms and sleep requirements are largely dependent on your individual needs, however lack of sleep and diets high in sugar and processed foods will most certainly inhibit the benefits of the workouts.
Ready to Start?
We’re excited for you to join us at PMA Merrimack!
Please fill out the form below and we’ll follow up to schedule your free class! See you soon!