PROGRAMS
DIAMONDHEART MUAY THAI
Muay Thai is the centuries-old national sport of Thailand, known for its use of not only punches and kicks, but knee and elbow strikes as well. In addition to being a practical fighting technique for both sport and self defense, Muay Thai is seriously fun exercise.
Our program
Our Muay Thai program is graded in four tiers: Intro, Foundations, Open, and Advanced. Progression from level to level is at your own pace; the criteria for each level of advancement is detailed in our Member Handbook.
Intro Level Day 1 focuses on the absolute basics: how to throw a punch, deliver a kick, and hold pads safely for a partner. If you’ve never touched a pair of boxing gloves in your life, or are coming to Muay Thai from a different discipline or after a long break, Intro is your first stop.
Foundations Level builds on those fundamentals, including both bag and padwork. This format enables you to safely train 3-5 times per week, building a strong foundation that will help you level up to the Open program with confidence – as a competent player and a great training partner.
Open Level introduces you to partner drilling concepts, more advanced footwork, timing, and higher-level padwork that will challenge you safely as you move toward mastery of your new skills.
Advanced/Competition Level digs deep into higher-level partner drilling, including clinching and sparring. In order to participate in these classes and (if you so desire) be considered for the DiamondHeart Fight Team, students must have approval from coaching staff, in addition to meeting the athletic criteria for advancement outlined in the Member Handbook.
Muay Thai foundations level
Fundamentals are key! This class focuses on the components of powerful, effective striking while helping you get in amazing cardiovascular and metabolic shape. Great for beginners as well as seasoned players. Students must have completed Intro Level Day 1 to attend.
Muay Thai open level
This class focuses on technique and precision through partner drills, more advanced footwork, timing, and padwork while burning calories and improving overall fitness. Students must have graduated from Foundations Level to attend.
Muay Thai open level bagwork
This 45-minute odyssey kicks off with a comprehensive movement prep and warmup, then digs into high-intensity bagwork including strikes, kicks, and combos designed to improve both body composition and real-world stamina. Students must have completed Intro Level Day 1 to attend.
Advanced level/ fight team intro
This challenging class is designed for experienced students interested in joining the DH Fight Team, sparring at a competitive level, or just further developing their Muay Thai practice beyond Open Level skills. Successful completion of training prerequisites and/or coach permission required to attend.
Advanced drills and padwork
Next-level partner drilling and padwork concepts for advanced and Fight Team players. Successful completion of training prerequisites and/or coach permission required to attend.
Fight team training
Advanced training for DH Fight Team participants. Successful completion of training prerequisites and coach permission required to attend.
Women+ Muay Thai
Led by Coach Nhi Nguyen, this class is open to all women, trans, and non-binary members and guests, and is an opportunity to practice Foundations and Open Level skills in a relaxed, less formal atmosphere. Students must have completed Intro Level Day 1 to attend.
Clinch and close range fundamentals
Learn the basics of this very important (and fun) component of the art of Muay Thai that allows you to control your opponent for better knee and elbow strikes, as well as sweeps and throws. Students must have completed Intro Level Day 1 to attend.
Coach Alex’s clinch extravaganza
Clinch work is an important part of the art of Muay Thai, and this class led by Coach Alex Munro offers 60 straight minutes of technical clinch drills for advanced students. Coach permission required to attend.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ is a ground fighting method developed in Brazil in the 1920s, and uses grappling, submission holds, and leverage to equalize differences in size and strength between opponents. Like Muay Thai, it’s both a sport and an extremely effective martial art, as well as a fantastic way to stay fit and active.
Open to true beginners and advanced athletes alike, our BJJ program includes both gi and no-gi training. Belt progression is at our coaches’ discretion, and is based on a number of criteria, including skill level, time on the mat, sportsmanship, and competence as a training partner.
Beginner (Gi)
This class introduces and reinforces fundamental mat skills along with the basic concepts and techniques of classic BJJ, giving students plenty of roll time to put it all into practice. Open to all levels – gi or traditional kimono required.
Beginner (No-gi)
This class introduces and reinforces fundamental mat skills using techniques and strategies from BJJ, submission grappling, and wrestling, giving students plenty of roll time to put it all into practice. Open to all levels.
Mixed Level (Gi)
Focusing on technique and precision, Coach Scott Perry leads this class in developing the skills and strategies of classic BJJ. Open to all levels – gi or traditional kimono required.
Mixed Level (No-gi)
This comprehensive class led by Coaches Hugo Lin and Scott Perry introduces more advanced techniques and strategies from BJJ, submission grappling, and wrestling, while reinforcing fundamental mat skills and giving students plenty of roll time. Open to all levels.
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
We chose to label our “strength and conditioning” program as an athletic development program as it is geared toward making our members and athletes better at there chosen disciplines as well as as outside activities they might like to partake in.
Using structured programing members will use, Kettlebells, bodyweight, bands and other non traditional tools to develop solid foundational strength that will not only improve there chosen activities and help them to lose fat and engage good useful muscle while having a great time.
Early/Evening Burn
Coach Chistina’s fun, smart, challenging class uses high-intensity interval training (HIIT) concepts to increase endurance, boost metabolism, and improve performance in the ring, on the mat, and anywhere else life takes you. Open to all levels.
Body Ownership + Intro to Kettlebells
Led by Coach Bri Farris, this class is both challenging and restorative. Starting from the literal ground up, students use an array of tools and techniques to build a more stable foundation, stronger fascia and connective tissue, and improved neuromuscular connection and sensory awareness – for Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and life itself! Open to all levels.
Intro/Advanced Kettlebells
Judo
Judo is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. It emphasizes the use of quick movement and leverage to throw an opponent or immobilize them with a grappling maneuver, or force them to submit through joint locks or chokes. Judo translates to “gentle way.”
Wrestling
Wrestling is a martial art and combat sport that involves grappling with an opponent to gain a position of advantage through various techniques such as throws, takedowns, joint locks, pins, and other holds. It is a form of genuine competition that has different styles like freestyle, Greco-Roman, folk style, catch, shoot, luta livre, Wrestling has a rich history dating back thousands of years and has been practiced in various cultures worldwide.