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About Dwight Woods
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Expertise
I can answer questions relating to training and teaching methods for different kickboxing arts.

Experience
I am an instructor of Muay Thai, the Thai national art. I am also an instructor of Boxe Francaise-Savate, the French martial art. I am also an instructor of Jun Fan Gung Fu/Kickboxing, the personal art of the late Bruce Lee.

Organizations
Thai Boxing Association of the uSA
Boxe Francaise-Savate Federation of the uSA
Inosanto International Martial Art Instructors Association

   

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kickboxing fittness7/9/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: i have been trainnig for some time and dont seem to be loosing weight. i am of good fitness but am ...
  A: Ryan, You hit the nail on the head. interval training is where it's at and will soon become all the ...
at home training?6/25/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: so i was wondering what would be a great training schedule for when i am at home and bored? I am ...
  A: Orin, What's wrong with going to the beginner adult class when/if you can't make the intermediate ...
at home training?6/25/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: so i was wondering what would be a great training schedule for when i am at home and bored? I am ...
  A: When your at home and bored you can #1. Shadow Box - Practicing your offense and defense techniques ...
Shadow kickboxing6/21/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I'm am going for my green belt grading and we have a contact fight as part of the assessment. I am ...
  A: Katy, I'm not sure I understand exactly what you mean and at best it's difficult to give people ...
kickboxing6/12/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: im doing karate for 5years i went to my first kickboxing lesson and iwas impressed with what i saw ...
  A: Having a karate background will give you an edge in class but depending on what style of kickboxing ...
Kickboxing6/2/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: Good day Mr. Woods. I'm' looking for a excessive to help with balance. Any advice will be ...
  A: Johan, I'm thinking you mean "an exercise" to help with balance. I have the easiest thing in the ...
Savate4/16/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I live in Richmond, VA -- is there anywhere in driving distance that I can study Savate and/or Canne ...
  A: Mitch, Probably the best thing to do is contact Salem Assli at this email address: ...
kickboxing training4/7/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I want to learn kickboxing so bad but at this time I cannot afford to go to a class regularly. I ...
  A: Robert, I have a series of Jeet Kune Do videos on expertvillage.com. Just do a search for jeet kune ...
Age4/5/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: Hows it going Heath. I was just wondering what age is it too late to start Muay Thai? I'm currently ...
  A: It's not about age its about do you want to fight? if you have the will,dedication and the heart of ...
kickboxer training4/1/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: i want to be a kickboxer in 4 months. i am 17 years old i need to gain 15 lbs to be in my desired ...
  A: Carlos, You're 17 so of course you're in a rush to get where you want to be. Check out my colleague ...
Drills?3/31/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: Are there any drills or exercises I can do to help improve? ANSWER: Hello David, Thank you for ...
  A: Having Power in your punches is something either you have or you don't. you can increase power 2%-5% ...
Drills?3/31/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: Are there any drills or exercises I can do to help improve?
  A: Depending on what kind of equipment you have or have access to will allow me to better understand ...
one week to fight3/30/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I ve jumped in at the deep end my fight was cancelled 3 weks ago and with my work demands havent ...
  A: Craig, It's probably too late to answer you but I'm wondering why I keep getting these types of ...
14 year old trying to learn Muay-Thai3/17/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: just recently i have found Muay-Thai/UFC a big interest i have big heart and dont give up easily at ...
  A: Chase, Perhaps my friend Ken Koenig at Tiger Mountain Woodcrafts can help you. He is a member of the ...
Where should i begin?3/8/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: Okay, I‘m just starting to really get into Muay Thai, and ive got the roundhouse kick and some ...
  A: I'm saddened to say that there is not much for muay thai schools in your area. but however i did ...
How to lose belly fat with kbx.2/28/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: I started kickboxing a month ago. Heres basically the drill, I have been going to a gym for a ...
  A: you really don't wanna get too massive to compete in kickboxing. Alot of mass slows you down. You ...
Kickboxing2/25/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I need help. Can you tell me some of the forms of kickboxing, and which would you think are the best ...
  A: Suquoia, Funny you should send me this question today because just yesterday I finished a 2-day ...
qualities2/22/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: What should be the qualities of a good boxer, kickboxer, or Muay Thai fighter? thanks
  A: Qualities of a good fighter are Perseverance, discipline, hard worker,a will to win,a positive ...
savate2/8/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: hey i know you probably get questions like this all the time but do you know of anyone who, whether ...
  A: Connor, Best thing to do is contact the California Savate Federation and find out if they have ...
Muay Thai/Kickboxing Bag2/5/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: My question pertains to the type of heavy bag I should be purchasing for Muay Thai kick boxing ...
  A: Thelak, Sounds to me like you have the almost perfect setup for your 125lb banana bag. 6.5 feet ...
Beginner1/13/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: i am 26 year old beginner who has been recently introduced to Kick boxing by a friend, i have ...
  A: Sri, I'll drop some names and you check out their websites to see if you can gain anything from ...
Boxing to MMA/UFC1/9/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: i have 2 questions. 1) Can i register for amateur UFC? and how can i do so. 2) I boxed for 2 years ...
  A: Matt, You need to find yourself a good coach who trains amateurs and can take you in the direction ...
training1/7/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I'm 14 years old and just started training in Muay thai about 3 weeks ago. I don't have a kickboxing ...
  A: Andrew, Congrats on such a stellar workout and by yourself at that! Honestly your workout reminds me ...
Kickboxing - for an older beginner...1/7/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I've recently started kickboxing training, but I'm an older beginner (36). I'm physically fit, ...
  A: Kev, I thought I had answered this question before. Sorry for the delay. The answer to your ...
Kickboxing questions...12/31/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: my name is Jason and I have gotten into martial arts since the latest Chuck Liddell fight. I was ...
  A: Jason, Most of the kickboxers nowadays are using a Muay Thai-type kickboxing style. Not pure Muay ...
Kickboxing and lumbar injuries12/16/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I have an annular tear and 2 herniated disks in my L5-S1 region. I used to practice martial arts 7 ...
  A: Michelle, Medical questions are really outside my expertise. That said, you must check with your ...
Mauy Thai12/13/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: away from the gym and whether doesn't permit to run outside for conditioning, what exercise and how ...
  A: Clay, 20 minutes interval-like bodyweight exercising. We've achieved great gains doing combinations ...
Kickboxing12/2/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: Ok so couple questions: What is the average,fair, monthly price for Muay Thai kickboxing (nightly ...
  A: Laurie, I don't know what you mean by "fair". Is that according to you or to the person teaching ...
Workout suggestions and/or tips?11/26/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I know you're really busy and there's much more important questions... but you definitely seem very ...
  A: Kay, I like the way your mind works because I can tell you've put some thought into this. Yes, you ...
muay thai?11/9/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: my name's Craig, I'm a local highschool student in seattle, im 17 years old, and Im interested in ...
  A: Craig, There are two people in your area that I know of: Andy Wilson at MKG Seattle and Chris Clarke ...
kickboxing and injuries10/23/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I would like to ask you about injuries, but not about injuries connected with legs, arms etc. I'm ...
  A: Luke, Because Kickboxing is a contact sport you do have to worry about injuries. It's a tradeoff ...
What to do10/9/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: Im 14 and i want to learn kickboxing, but their's not a place that teaches it around where i live.
  A: Dylan, Then do the next best things: 1. Try to get videos which can teach you a thing or two 2. If ...
Trainin question.10/4/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I've been training in traditional shotokan karate for 9 years during the past 3 years I've also been ...
  A: Ryan, You should make a decision that takes you in the direction you REALLY want to go. If you want ...
Kikboxing, Trainings9/30/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: first i would like to thanking you very much to be helpful and taking your times to help others by ...
  A: BAZ, I try to help where/whenever I can. But unfortunately what you're asking for is way too ...
classes offered9/24/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I'm looking to find out if there are any instructors in Virginia Beach, Va that offer Savate or Krav ...
  A: Scott, I doubt you'll find an exclusively Savate school anywhere in the country, since most people ...
Cross training in Martial Arts9/16/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I've been doing kickboxing/boxing for about two years and since I've moved to a new place I could ...
  A: Lee, If it's possible to train in the TKD class and not have them change your kicking form then I'm ...
heavy bag9/14/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I need help with starting kickboxing. I'm an athlete already, I run, swim, play soccer, and ...
  A: Sammi, A 70lb bag might be good for starting out but eventually you'll want to get a "banana bag" ...
heavy bag9/8/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: Dwight I bought my son a heavy punching bag two years ago and hung it in the garage. Him and his ...
  A: Barry, Here are the 15 Four Count Drills which make up the Level 1 Curriculum at my school: Left ...
Acl Reconstruction9/7/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I am 24 years old and have been in the sport of kick boxing for the past 2 years, and also have been ...
  A: Angad, Your doctor is infinitely more qualified than I am to tell you what you'll be able to do. I'm ...
Muay Thai Training8/31/2007Dwight Woods
  Q: I have tried a couple of places in Seattle and they all seem to be loosely structured. More of an, ...
  A: Phillip, See if you can find an instructor named Chris Clarke at Northwest JKD/Kali, 34310 9th Ave. ...

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