Timothy Cenabre Muay Thai & Kickboxing Head Coach

Tim Cenabre Is the Ronin BJJ head Muay Thai kickboxing coach who began training beginning in 2008. Tim has taught a variety of individuals ranging from kids , to adults , professional and amateur fighters. Tim has competition experience in amateur kickboxing and MMA, and has cornered and helped train both amateur and professional fighters. Tim is widely regarded as one of the most technical coaches in New Haven county. Tim believes in creating a comfortable and progressive team environment prioritizing the advancement of a team as a whole in order to help cater to the needs of each individual. 

Muay Thai, also known as "The Art of Eight Limbs," is a martial art and combat sport that originated in Thailand. It is a striking-based discipline that utilizes various techniques involving punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. Muay Thai is not only a highly effective self-defense system but also a physically demanding sport that offers numerous benefits for both the body and mind.

Here are some key aspects and techniques to understand as a beginner:

Striking Techniques: Muay Thai practitioners use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees to strike their opponents. Some basic strikes include jabs, crosses, hooks, roundhouse kicks, push kicks, and straight knees.

Clinching: Muay Thai incorporates clinching, which involves close-quarters grappling techniques. Clinching allows you to control your opponent's movements, throw strikes from the inside, and execute powerful knee strikes.

Conditioning: Training in Muay Thai involves rigorous physical conditioning. It focuses on building strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Conditioning exercises often include skipping rope, running, shadow boxing, heavy bag work, and pad work.

Defense: Learning defensive techniques is crucial in Muay Thai. This includes blocking, parrying, and evading strikes. Additionally, footwork plays a significant role in evading attacks and maintaining balance.

Respect and Tradition: Muay Thai has deep roots in Thai culture and traditions. Practitioners are expected to show respect to their trainers, fellow students, and the art itself. Traditionally, the Wai Khru Ram Muay, a ritual dance, is performed before fights as a tribute to teachers, ancestors, and the art form.

Sparring and Competitions: As you progress in your training, you may have the opportunity to engage in controlled sparring sessions with other practitioners. Sparring helps you develop timing, strategy, and adaptability. For those interested in competitive Muay Thai, there are amateur and professional bouts held worldwide.