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Tampa (BLOOM) – Martial arts have long been associated with self-defense and combat skills. However, the benefits of martial arts training extend far beyond the physical ability to defend oneself.

Muay Thai is a martial art that focuses on powerful strikes, close-quarters combat (also called clinch work), and conditioning. A martial art is a system of combat that comes from a specific culture.