KRU Muay Thai

Muay Thai (also known as Thai Boxing) is a fighting art that originated in Thailand (formerly Siam) 2000 years ago. Its origins date back to a Warrior Art called Krabi Krabong which incorporated not only empty hands but weapons skills as well. The conditioning of Muay Thai is the basis of the style in both physically and mentally. Also argueably called the "Toughest ring sport in the world" it is known for its powerful techniques of punching (boxing), elbows, knees and kicks. The Muay Thai practitioner must have superior speed and conditioning through hard training. Master Ace Ramirez was featured on MTV's Exclusive show "Made" where Muay Thai was exposed to the public helping a young girl use the training to reach her personal goals. Start your training today and reach your goals! KRU Muay Thai is now available in New York and New Jersey locations!

What does "KRU" mean?

"KRU" is from the Thai language and means a "teacher". The style of Muay Thai that we teach is a curriculum of not just physical techniques, but the application of self defense, conditioning and lifestyle training. We refer to Muay Thai Instructors as "KRU Gerald" or "KRU Nick". But our methodology is not of just a sport or cardio program.
Another meaning is a homonym for "crew". Our structure is that of social learning and experiences as well. We learn from our teachers as well as our peers. So KRU Muay Thai or KRU Training is that of a higher education or learning from both our teachers and fellow students.

Class Breakdown

Level 1 KRU Training is perfect for the beginner to martial arts training. It will train the student in mental as well as physical conditioning. It also has a concentration on offensive tool development that will prepare the practitioner for all other classes we offer as well as the street. This is a safe class that will increase the students level of fitness with Boxing & Traditional Muay Thai techniques utilizing Focus Mitts, shields and Heavy Bag training.

Level 2 KRU Training requires additional protective equipment and will include an extension of the Level 1 curriculum plus defensive strategies and more advanced effective combinations introducing the use of "Thai Pads" for an increased level of interaction. This class will provide the student with the tools they need for the ring even though they may choose to never compete. Are you up for the challenge? *Student must pass required evaluations in order to participate in Level 2 and above classes.

Level 3 KRU Training is intended for those dedicated to higher level training which includes advanced ring preparation

Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. It is arguably the most sought-after kickboxing style in the world. Known for it's effective arsenal of strikes using kicks, knees, punches and elbows, Muay Thai has come to be dubbed “the Art of Eight Limbs”. Not to be confused with mainstreamed cardio kickboxing classes, KRU Muay Thai represents authentic fight training for practitioners of all levels. Classes will involve the use of shadowboxing, footwork skills, padwork, heavy bag training and various partner coordination drills. Traditionally, fighters all over the world seek Muay Thai to improve their effectiveness and give themselves the edge in the ring. Here at KRU Training you will find the most comprehensive Muay Thai training program with classes available in New Jersey, New York and our other affiliates all over North America. This class is known for its awesome fitness and conditioning, as well as martial technique and strategy of kickboxing. Infinite Muay Thai is the perfect stand up striking class that provides the student with the tools they need for the ring although you may plan to never fight.

Master Ace Ramirez

Master Ace Ramirez has been training and teaching for the past 26 years and considers himself a student first and foremost. As a child, Master Ramirez was small and weak among his peers. He was inspired to train by heroes on the big screen such as Bruce Lee and the talented cast members of the Shaw Bros Company. He began training locally in the Art of Tae Kwon Do, which he is a Fourth Degree Rank. He later trained in Chinese Gung Fu, Wing Chun and Western Boxing as influenced by Bruce Lee's Keet Kune Do. For its widely known effectiveness in weaponry, Master Ramirez became a backyard student of GrandMaster Amante P. Marins, Sr. in Filipino Martial Arts (Arnis/Kali/Eskrima/Pananandata) which he is a Guro of Balisong and Associte Instructor of Stick Training. In the world of Mixed Martial Arts, he is a COACH Level 3 of Champions and World Reknown Trainer Erik Paulson in his Combat Submission Wrestling system.

Master Ramirez began his training with Muay Thai after he gained much traditional arts training. His first formal training began with Kru Vut Kamnark who introduced him to Kru Ponsan Ekyothin. After establishing himself as a solid trainer and coach, Master Ramirez began working with Fairtex Muay Thai in San Francisco, CA under the late Alex (F-14) Gong. Master Ramirez was then appointed as the North East Region Director for Fairtex and Certification Curriciulum designer until Alex Gong's passing.

Continuing on his quest, Master Ace promoted Muay Thai in the North East with his "Battlegrounds Fighting Championships" and helped bring attention to Muay Thai as an art and sport in the area, giving an opportunity to many young practitioners to showcase their skills.

Master Ramirez is also a Certified Instructor under Muay Thai Master Toddy of Las Vegas which he has greatly been influenced as well.

He is passionate about teaching and he can be found teaching students at the headquarter in Bergenfield, New Jersey as well as Instructors throughout the country. His goal is to provide elite instruction with modern approaches to martial training in a professional manner. He hopes to lead people to become champions within themselves and not just in the ring. HIs KRU Muay Thai COACH/Instructor Program is much sought after and is one of many programs he is trying to implement through the martial arts community. He may be contacted via ace@krutraining.com

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