Muay Thai Kickboxing at Optimus BJJ Academy

The Optimus Muay Thai Kickboxing Program is headed by Coach Yannick. Coach Yannick comes to us from Peru where he is well known as a champion in the ring. Yannick began his training at the age of 12 and has gone on to prove himself among the best kick-boxers in South America. Coach Yannick recently relocated Orange County with the goal of providing the best Muay Thai instruction possible. We are blessed to have such a talented and dedicated coach leading the Optimus Muay Thai Kickboxing program.

Muay Thai is the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight “points of contact,” as opposed to “two points” (fists) in boxing and “four points” (hands and feet) used in combat sports such as kickboxing. This rigorous program builds powerful self defense skills and burns up to 800 calories per hour.

Muay Thai is an essential component in MMA (mixed martial arts) training and competition. A top competitor, Coach Yannick helps our Optimus students reach their kickboxing goals, whether self defense or becoming a pro fighter. Mastering the art of Muay Thai kickboxing also adds great depth to your Jiu Jitsu program. See our Muay Thai Schedule.