Build Your Striking Foundation from the Ground Up
Spartan Academy’s Fundamentals Kickboxing/Muay Thai program offers a comprehensive 3-month curriculum designed specifically for adult men and women in Columbia, Irmo, and neighboring South Carolina communities who are new to striking arts. This beginner-focused course creates a structured learning environment where you’ll develop essential striking skills from the ground up, including proper stance, effective footwork, powerful punches, devastating kicks, precise elbow strikes, impactful knee techniques, and critical defensive movements. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your determination and willingness to learn the art of striking the right way, from your very first session.
Throughout each dynamic training session, our experienced instructors guide you through progressive drills designed to build timing, accuracy, and control. You’ll practice combinations on pads and bags, develop defensive reflexes through partner drills, and gradually integrate your skills into fluid sequences. The curriculum methodically builds your striking arsenal while simultaneously improving your cardiovascular fitness, core strength, and overall body coordination. Every class balances technical instruction with energetic workouts that make learning both effective and enjoyable.
After completing the comprehensive 3-month Fundamentals program, you’ll advance into our regular Kickboxing classes where you can continue refining your techniques and develop sparring skills alongside more experienced practitioners. This natural progression ensures you build on your solid foundation while constantly challenging yourself to reach new levels of proficiency. The skills you develop here translate beyond the gym—enhancing your fitness, confidence, and personal discipline in all areas of life.
Train with Spartan Academy’s dedicated instructors and begin your striking journey with confidence. Our supportive community welcomes practitioners of all fitness levels and backgrounds, creating an environment where you can thrive while learning effective striking techniques rooted in traditional Muay Thai and modern Kickboxing. Discover the transformative power of striking arts in a program designed to set you up for long-term success.
Kickboxing is a game-changer both physically and mentally. It's an empowering experience that will push you to new limits and motivated to achieve your fitness goals.
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about Spartan Academy’s Fundamentals Kickboxing & Muay Thai classes and learn how this beginner program builds your striking skills from the ground up!
This is a 3-month, beginner-level course designed for adults new to striking martial arts. It focuses on teaching the core techniques of Kickboxing and Muay Thai, including proper stance, footwork, punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and defensive movements, all within a structured and supportive learning environment.
Absolutely not. The Fundamentals program is specifically designed for individuals with no previous experience. Our instructors start with the basics and guide you step-by-step, ensuring you learn the techniques correctly and safely from day one.
To start, comfortable athletic wear is all you need. As you progress through the program, you will need your own boxing gloves and hand wraps for protection during drills and pad work. Our team can provide recommendations on suitable gear when the time comes.
It effectively combines both. While the primary goal is to build a solid technical foundation in striking, the dynamic nature of the training provides an excellent cardiovascular workout, improving your fitness, coordination, and agility simultaneously. You'll learn proper form while getting in great shape.
Upon successful completion, you will be ready to advance into our regular Kickboxing classes. There, you can continue to refine your techniques, learn more advanced combinations, and potentially begin engaging in controlled sparring sessions to apply your skills in a more dynamic setting.
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