Should fighters bench press? 🥊🏋️
Absolutely—but it's not about becoming a powerlifter.
In this video, our 18-year-old fighter is putting in the work, repping out 225 lbs for 14 reps. That's the result of consistent strength training, discipline, and a commitment to becoming a more complete athlete.
Strength training when done properly helps fighters:
✅ Generate more force
✅ Build resilience against injury
✅ Improve clinch and grappling strength
✅ Can improve muscular endurance
But the key is balance. Strength should support your fighting skills, not replace them. That's why our athletes combine lifting with technical training, conditioning, sparring, and recovery.
Strong athletes. Skilled fighters. Better performance.
Great work putting in the effort and setting the standard. 👊🔥
Etobicoke Martial Arts
Learn Authentic Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a safe and family friendly environment.
Staying sharp while waiting for the next bout.
The fight isn’t only won on fight night. It’s built in the quiet rounds — the extra pad work, the conditioning, the drilling, the discipline, and the mindset to stay ready even when there’s no date locked in yet.
No shortcuts. No excuses. Just work.
Next bout coming. We stay ready. 🥊🔥
05/29/2026
🥊 TRAIN WITH A LEGEND TODAY! 🥊
Looking to elevate your striking, learn authentic Muay Thai, and get an incredible workout? Today is your chance.
🔥 Step onto the mats at 6:30 PM at 309 Evans for our Beginners Muay Thai class and train directly with the legend himself, Kru Clifton Brown—5x Muay Thai World Champion! Whether it’s your day one or you’re looking to sharpen your fundamentals, you don’t want to miss this.
Check out our full Friday schedule below and lock in your spot:
🌅 MORNING CLASSES
07:00 - 08:00 | 10th Planet BJJ All Levels
11:00 - 12:00 | 10th Planet BJJ All Levels
11:00 - 12:30 | Beginner Muay Thai (486 Evans Ave)
☀️ MID-AFTERNOON CLASSES
17:30 - 18:30 | Kids Muay Thai (309 Evans Ave)
17:30 - 18:30 | Women’s Only Muay Thai (486 Evans Ave)
17:30 - 18:30 | Advance Kids BJJ (486 Evans Ave)
17:30 - 18:30 | Pre-school Martial Arts Intro Program
🌙 EVENING CLASSES
18:30 - 19:30 | Beginner Muay Thai (309 Evans Ave) WITH KRU CLIFTON BROWN 👑
18:30 - 19:30 | YES GI
18:30 - 19:30 | MMA
19:30 - 20:30 | 10th Planet BJJ All Levels
18 years old and already hitting with serious power. 💥
Every round on the pads is another step closer to competition night. Speed, pressure, conditioning, and heart — this young athlete is putting in the work day after day.
No shortcuts. No excuses. Just discipline, consistency, and a mindset built for competition. The future is bright for this powerhouse. 👊🔥
Fight camp mode activated.
The tournament isn't won on the day of the fight. It’s won right here, when the gym is empty and the body is tired. ⚔️
Kean is hungry, and getting ready to represent on the big stage at the Muay Thai Ontario Provincials.
Preparation for a provincial tournament takes more than just showing up. It takes heavy roadwork, endless rounds on the bags, and the discipline to push past the wall every single session. Swipe through to see a glimpse of the pace he's keeping.
05/19/2026
🔵 BLUE SHORTS TEST 🔵
This is where fundamentals are tested.
The Blue Shorts Test is designed to evaluate whether students are physically and technically ready to move into sparring and advanced Muay Thai classes.
Students will be tested on:
🏃 Conditioning
🥊 Technique
⚡ Balance
🔥 Combinations
💥 Control under fatigue
TEST COMPONENTS:
• 5 KM Run (weather permitting)
• 10 Minutes of Skipping
• 30 Minutes of Warm Up Drills & Conditioning
TECHNIQUE COMPONENT: Students will be expected to demonstrate:
• Basic Punches
• Elbows
• Knees
• Kicks
• Combinations through shadow boxing and partner pad work.
We are looking for:
✅ Strong fundamentals
✅ Good balance
✅ Proper technique
✅ Readiness for advanced training
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05/17/2026
BLUE SHORTS TEST
The next step in your Muay Thai journey starts here.
Our next Blue Shorts Test will take place on:
📅 June 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
💲 Test Fee: $120
This test represents discipline, consistency, growth, and the hard work put in on the mats every week. Prepare yourself mentally and physically and come ready to level up.
MEMBERS MUST ASK ONE OF THE INSTRUCTORS TO SEE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE TEST. A SIGN UP SHEET WILL BE AT THE FACILITY.
📍 Etobicoke Martial Arts - 309 EVANS AVENUE
05/12/2026
VICTORIA DAY TRAINING SCHEDULE 🇨🇦
🔥 8AM–10AM — 10th Planet BJJ Open Mat
🔥 10AM — Beginner/Intermediate Muay Thai
🔥 11AM — Muay Thai Sparring
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 486 EVANS AVENUE. ALL OTHER CLASSES WILL BE CANCELED THAT DAY.
Stay active. Train hard. Be ready. 👊
📍486 Evans Avenue Unit #11, Etobicoke
📞 647-231-6711
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Last Sunday, was a masterclass in what happens when you refuse to give up.
Simon put on a clinic of relentless pressure, proving that sometimes the best defense is a suffocating offense. He was up against a dangerous, game opponent who didn't make anything easy, but Simon’s ability to close the gap and dictate the terms of the fight was the ultimate equalizer.
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