Muay Thai at DFC is coached by the same active competitors who lead our boxing program and work alongside our Jiu-Jitsu team — so your striking and grappling stay connected.
Muay Thai is the most versatile striking art in combat sports. At DFC, you'll learn the full system — punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch work — in a structured curriculum that builds power, timing, and fight IQ from session one.
Every class combines technical instruction with pad work, partner drills, and live application. Your coaches don't just demonstrate technique — they break down the timing, distance, and setups that make it work against a resisting partner.
Whether you're looking for a complete striking foundation, cross-training for Jiu-Jitsu, or preparing to compete, the Muay Thai program has you covered.
What You'll Learn
Skills Breakdown
Full striking arsenal — punches, kicks, elbows, knees
Thai pad work and partner drills
Clinch technique — sweeps, knees, off-balancing
Defensive footwork and timing
Fight IQ — reading opponents, setting up attacks
Conditioning built into every session
All Levels Welcome — Beginners train alongside experienced students. Coaches scale instruction to your level.
What to Bring: Comfortable workout clothes, a water bottle, and a towel. Shin guards recommended for partner drills (available for purchase at the gym). Loaner gear available while you get started.
Paulo Games is a professional MMA and Bare Knuckle fighter who leads DFC's Muay Thai program. A black belt in Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and Kickboxing — with deep experience in Wrestling and Boxing — he competed his way through the Brazilian fight scene and built his own martial arts academy before relocating to Florida. He's coached students from total beginners through pro-level athletes.
His recent professional career includes a decision victory at Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in Miami — a win that drew attention from combat sports media — followed by two consecutive BKFC victories. Paulo brings that competition experience directly into every class: real technique, real timing, and the kind of fight IQ you only develop by actually fighting.
At DFC, Paulo's classes focus on the complete Muay Thai system — punches, kicks, elbows, knees, clinch work — taught with the patience and structure of someone who has spent years developing students of every level. Private lessons available by appointment.
