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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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Thai Boxing Camps11/12/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I am thinking quite seriously about taking 6 weeks out next year to go to Thailand to train at a ...
  A: Tony, My student Kris just got back from 3 months in Thailand and he did train at one camp in ...
Tae Kwon Do/Amerinational Management Services10/20/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: I am inquiring on a past posting, see below: Followup To Question - I am not happy with my ...
  A: ok, when it comes to contracts, the first thing is first 1)Is your social security number on your ...
Keeping my speed.10/16/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: I have started a lot of weight training in the past year along with my martial arts. I train in Jun ...
  A: Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner but i just found your question in my spam folder. crazy ...
Training10/14/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I actually have two questions, first one, would you say ankle weights and wrist weights are worth ...
  A: Harold, Ankle and wrist weights are fine as long as you're nor doing anything ballistic while ...
muay thai10/13/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: what sort of running distance do you recomend for a beginner thai boxer as i have only been doing it ...
  A: Daz, In the old days I was a big fan of long distance running. Today however, I recommend sprints ...
learn kickboxing with out proper instruction9/25/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: is it possible to learn kickboxing without going to class ? i am in a boy and girl home and i am ...
  A: Andres, If it's not possible to get to a class but you have access to the Internet then all is not ...
kicking...9/11/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: Hey man..thanks for taking the time to read this question..I will try to make it simple. Heres the ...
  A: In Thai boxing we land with the shin if we kick to the leg ,body or head. If you land a kick with ...
nutrition in the military9/10/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: sir i am currently enlisted in the marine Corps i was into kick boxing before i came in, in '06, now ...
  A: what kind of schedule are you talking about? When i train in muay thai i train 6 days a week.every ...
nutrition in the military9/5/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: sir i am currently enlisted in the marine Corps i was into kick boxing before i came in, in '06, now ...
  A: I was in the military so i understand the crazy schedule you are forced to keep.And know it is very ...
Workouts9/4/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: I use to boxing about 2-3 years ago and i wanna get in kickboxing. What should i do for some work ...
  A: To get started you should run or jumprope for cardio. Do heavybag work, speed bag work , double end ...
Kick boxing flexibility at 408/28/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I have retarted martial arts at 40 about 6 months ago and doing what is american-style kickboxing ...
  A: Tony, Congrats on being such a great example of what us older guys should be doing in the first ...
thai kickboxing8/18/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I am serious about learning Muay thai but allot of what I have seen class schedule wise is only in ...
  A: Anthony, Are you thinking that I too am located in Washington? I love Seattle, just visited last ...
Starting Kickboxing8/10/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: Dwight, I am a 38-year-old father, looking for something to do with my 10-year old son to get us ...
  A: Mr.Palmer, First of all, allow me to congratulate you on doing this with your son. As a martial art ...
Boxe Francaise-Savate7/24/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: I'm very much interested in learning Boxe Francaise-Savate but am having a lot of trouble finding a ...
  A: Chris, I've received this question before and I'm sad to tell you that instruction in BFS is not ...
age to fight muay t hai7/19/2008Dwight Woods
  Q: what is the youngest you can fight muay thai in colorado i am 16 am i legal?
  A: Dan, You should check with your Muay Thai instructor. I'm not sure if the rules are the same all ...
I wear adult Small and Medium glove...7/16/2008Heath " Cowboy" Harris
  Q: I wear adult Small and Medium glove when i fight and I dont know why! The gloves feel better when ...
  A: When you fight in a sanctioned kickboxing fight the promoter is responsible to have gloves for each ...
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 ...
kickboxing for beginners7/7/2008James Kamau Mwangi
  Q: i want to start training as a kick boxer. i dont know what things i should do to strengthen myself ...
  A: First and foremost thank you for making the decision to joining kickboxing.The question that begs is ...
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 ...
kickboxing6/24/2008James Kamau Mwangi
  Q: what are the best sort of kickboxing gloves ? and a rough idea about prices thanks ryan
  A: Normally we have different varieties of gloves both for Karate and boxing.The gloves recommended for ...
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 ...
stretching5/20/2008James Kamau Mwangi
  Q: I'm as flexible as a sheet of glass! I just started kick boxing. My boxing skills are improving at ...
  A: I guess from what you mean flexible as a sheet of glass is that your body is much more tighter than ...
kicking flexibility4/29/2008James Kamau Mwangi
  Q: i trained at kickboxing for about 8 years not at high level pads /sparring and for general fitness ...
  A: even though i dont know how you do your workout cause this question depends so much on how you ...
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 ...

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