The Gym

Th gym itself is situated in the grounds of the Falmouth Sports Club. The sports club itself has a wide range of facilities including a fitness area, showers, bar, food, etc. The training area can be fully matted as needed, depending on what is being taught, one wall is fully mirrored to aid technique skills and shadow boxing there are also various punch bags including Thai bags, uppercut and angle. There are plenty of pads for students to use and although there are a few pair of 'Visitor' gloves around (students are encouraged to buy there own as soon as possible). There is plenty of car parking outside the gym.

How to get there

Via Penryn, Commercial Road

The gym is based at The Falmouth sports club on Western Terrace, Falmouth. If you were traveling into Falmouth via Penryn, you would pass McDonald's on the left and continue up the hill past the Esso Garage on the right and then straight through the traffic lights. Carry on until you come to a roundabout then go straight across, about 300 yards further on the you will see a large church on the right (Falmouth Baptist). We are located next door. (The Falmouth Sports Club). If you come to another roundabout and the Greenlawns hotel you have gone to far.

Via bypass and Asda

From Asda carry along by pass towards Falmouthat roundabout take first left down a steep hill, at roundabout at the bottom of the hilltake a right andafter about 250 yards you will come to another roundabout, go straight across towards McDonald's (now follow as instructions above).

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Instructors

Falmouth Thai Boxing Club's main instructor is  myself Ian Davies. I have over  twenty five years involvement with Thai Boxing, a lot of those years under the legendary Master Sken - www.mastersken.com and his famous Sitnarong Camp. In recent years Kru Sandy Holt  www.thaiboxing.co.uk has also played a major role as an excellent mentor, coach and friend. It has been an honour to be an Instructor under these special people.  Although I did compete in the ring while in Wales and first year in Cornwall,  my move to Cornwall  put a stop to it as I was very much isolated down here as there were no other clubs in Cornwall. I decided to  open Falmouth Thai Boxing Club..

Over the years I also have had the benefit of training and coaching off some superb grapplers and mixed martial arts competitors as well as leading self protection coaches especially Kru Bob Spour who is a good friend and superb Muay Thai and Self Protection instructor. There are loads of people who I really appreciate who have enlightened me  ( too many to mention on this page).

• Over twenty five years involvement in martial arts.
• Qualified as Muay Thai instructor under Master Sken, also instructor under  Kru Sandy Holt.
•  Instructor in Muay Thai and self protection under Kru Bob Spour.
• Self protection Instructor under the BCA (British Combat Association) Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson.
• Instructor under the SDF (Self Defence Federation) Dave Turton.
• 1st Dan Brit-thai instructor (BNMAA)
•  Qualified (General Services Assoc) physical intervention instructor (Control+ restraint/safe holding etc).
• Full time  Specialist trainer in management of aggression and violence, where I teach, train and advise staff how to manage aggressive and or violent behaviour/attack, this includes conflict resolution theory workshops (de-escalation,warning/danger signs, the law etc)  as well as physical breakaway/personal safety courses (Escaping various grabs, stangles, ligatures, strilkes  etc).
• Cert Ed teaching qualification.
• Senior coaching cert
•  Child protection, Health and safety, First aider (St John's first-aid at work 4 day).

Class Times

THAI BOXING (Beginners/Basics with Ian)
Tuesday 6:30-7:30
A class especially for first timers or people who want to regain their basics. The emphasis is on getting the right  footwork and learning the basic techniques of Thai Boxing etc. The class compromises of warm up, stretch and learning basic technique. The last half of the class involves low level padwork with a partner. This class is at the students own level and pace.This class is open to all over fourteen years of age.  

THAI BOXING (Regulars/Advanced with Ian)
Tuesday 7.30 to 9.00
More pad work and technique work. Hard work out. Ideal for fitness, conditioning and further development (not really suitable for beginners, however if you can't make Tuesday then please come along).

THAI BOXING (Regulars/Advanced with Ian)
Thursday 7.30 to 9.00
More technique, pad work and sparring.

VALE TUDO/MMA (with Kim)
Sunday 7.30 to 9.00
Mixed martial arts stand up mixed with take downs submission and ground and pound, all welcome (over 18s)

*SELF PROTECTION/SELF DEFENCE TUITION/COURSES.
(Please checkout 'Self Protection' page).

Short six week self protection courses  are held every other month through out the year. As well as frequent input in  above classes. I will give you some realistic options over the course. Ideal for people who cant or dont want to train  for months and months but really want to learn some effective self defence/protection.  I will cover the  1967 law of self defence (reasonable force in the cicumstances, honest belief etc), warning /danger signs, de-escalation, avoidance and escape but if no other option pre emptive strikes , cover ups and counters  and dis-engagement techniques. 

Please contact Ian, for further information and to discuss your training needs, go to the 'Contact Us' page of this site where you can email or get contact number. 

*PRIVATE (One to one)/SMALL GROUP TUITION AND CORPORATE/BUSSINESS  (team building etc) PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE.

Private tuition is no doubt the fastest way to learn, its also tailor made to meet your requirements.  The input from myself will address solely what you want to learn, (as opposed to regular sessions where you are taught whats in the class schedule).  It may be you dont want to train with others or that your shy or self conscious (which is very normal), maybe you can't make the regular sessions due to work, we can arrange a time to train in what you want (Thai boxing or self protection/defence) at a convenient time for you. Please give me a call to disscuss your requirements or for more information.  07971864630

Membership

After four training sessions at Falmouth Thai boxing you must if you want to stay with us become a member this is a small price to pay and it entitles you to train, grade, compete as well as offering a basic insurance policy (Member to member). You will in return get a plastic membership card which offers proof of your membership. Keep it safe as we are negotiating discounts with various outlets/clubs in town for members.

*N.B. The four visits are complimentary  membership only-Training fees are payable from first session.