About the Class
This class is focused on the traditional art of Muay Thai and is good for all levels. You will do a lot of bag work, partner drills, and sparing.
Your Instructor
Thor Shaffer
Owner and head instructor, Thor Shaffer, holds a 4th degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate and a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has been grappling professionally for over 30 years, earning 3 state championship titles in wrestling and being named an all-american wrestler twice in his youth. As an adult, he has fought professionally in multiple disciplines, including Muay Thai, Shootfighting, and MMA. He is a 3x UAEJJF Jiu-Jitsu national champion and in 2018 was ranked #1 in North America and #5 in the world by the UAEJJF. He is also a multi-time IBJJF international champion. Professor Shaffer started Emerald Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy in 2016, and has grown it into the local areas premiere academy, teaching bully proofing for young kids, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing.