Talon muay thai
The Art of 8 Limbs
Muay Thai is a martial art when done with skill resembles a beautiful dance. It embodies respect and discipline using 8 weapons - hands, elbows, knees, and feet.
It is the National Sport of Thailand.
It is a contact sport.
It is self defense.
It is physical and mental conditioning.
Join others at Talon in learning
THE ART OF 8 LIMBS
THE DANCE OF MUAY THAI
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About the Academy
Talon Muay Thai Academy is recognized as a World Thai Boxing Affiliate (WTBA) Academy, which guides our standards and curriculum. Our class material originates from the teachings of Grand Master Chai (Surachai Sirisute), known to his students as Ajarn Chai, who brought Thai Boxing to the United States in 1968.
Talon was founded by Rhonda Rae Kness, a former educator, group fitness and aerobics instructor. She has studied under Grand Master Chai for nearly a decade and trained at academies and camps across the world to hone her skills.
"My love for Muay Thai drives me to continue to improve my Muay Thai technique as well as my instructional skills."
- Rhonda
Class schedule
Youth
For students 8 and older.
Due to COVID-19 youth classes are suspended until September 2021. Private lessons are still available.
Adult
For everyone else over 18
Mon & Thurs 5 a.m.
Mon & Thurs 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 7 a.m.
* Remote Classes are Currently available during regular scheduled class times.
Additional classes will be added as pandemic risk lessens.
CUSTIOMIZE YOUR TRAINING
Want a class with your family, Team Building sessions with friends or coworkers, or maybe one-on-one private lessons, call Rhonda at
(515) 250-2357 to schedule.
Getting Started
If you're new to Talon it's recommended that you schedule a one-on-one orientation session by either calling (515) 250-2357 or hitting up Talon's facebook page.
However if you feel like just dropping into one of our scheduled classes, all you need to bring with you are some comfortable workout clothes, boxing gloves, hand wraps, a mask, water and a good attitude. But please, no shoes on the mat!
Flip flops required for off mat use.
Will you get hit in Muay Thai? Yes, it is a contact sport however we learn control before we learn anything else. At Talon we pride ourselves in teaching technique which leads to controlled striking.
Do you have to fight? Absolutely not! It is perfectly normal to be a practicioner of the art. We encourage students to train in Muay Thai and enjoy the benefits it brings to your daily life.