Tiger Muay Thai Gym

Ten years of dedication, discipline, and achievements in Lebanon’s championships.
Now it’s time to pass this legacy on to the new generation. 💪
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

Meet Alaa El Sayed, 20 years old.
She started at Tiger Muay Thai Gym two years ago, didn’t feel ready for her first university championship… but her coach believed in her.

She fought Class B — and now she’s officially qualified for Class A.
Hard work. Discipline. Growth.
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Started as a new challenge, and with training at Tiger Muay Thai Gym it turned into wins, confidence, and a journey that’s just getting started .
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

Today I’m showing 3 important variations to escape back control:
1. No Hooks – Seatbelt Control Before anything… protect your hips.
My elbows stay tight to my thighs so he cannot insert the hooks.
I turn toward the side where his underhook is and start my escape.
2. One Hook In Now it’s more dangerous.
First: protect the neck.
Control the choking hand.
Lean to the hook side, bring my leg over, push the hook down, and transition to the side.
3. Two Hooks In This is the highest risk.
Again, control the hands first.
Close the choking arm.
Create space by moving backward, fall to the underhook side, press the leg down, and turn to escape.
Details win fights.
Small positioning mistakes cost submissions.
Train smart. Train with awareness. 🥋🔥
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

Meet Miriam Atiyeh 🥊
Almost two years ago, Miriam stepped into the boxing gym. Today, she’s a completely different person — stronger, more confident, and fearless.
Through consistent training and dedication, boxing didn’t just shape her skills, it shaped her life. She built real self-confidence, strong self-esteem, and the courage to walk alone without fear. Her performance speaks for itself: high-level skills, sharp accuracy, great speed, and discipline inside the gym.
But the impact goes far beyond boxing.
This journey gave her mental toughness that reflects directly in her university life. She learned how to face challenges, resist pressure, and deal with obstacles in a positive, focused way.
Miriam is proof that boxing is not just a sport — it’s a tool to build character, confidence, and strength for life.
Proud of your growth, your mindset, and your dedication.
This is only the beginning. 💪🔥
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

Cage control defense is all about positioning and awareness.
One of the biggest mistakes fighters make is allowing their legs and back to stay flat on the cage. When your legs are too close to the cage, your opponent can easily lift and control you. When your back is flat, you become vulnerable to sweeps and takedowns.
Instead, you must stay centered and strong. Keep your legs away from the cage, place your hips against the cage, maintain a strong stance, change levels, and keep your hands ready.
As soon as your opponent attempts the takedown, you must identify which hand has the dominant grip and work to break it. If you cannot insert your hand immediately, you must switch your body position to create space. Once you create that space, insert your first hand, switch again, free the second hand, and turn the position into your advantage by sweeping and reversing the takedown.
Positioning, timing, and patience always win the battle on the cage.
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

Watching this young warrior grow has been an amazing journey.
He started training Muay Thai with us at only 4 years old. Step by step, he built discipline, focus, and real skills. Today, at just 8 years old, he is already transitioning into MMA with impressive technique, sharp combinations, and outstanding confidence.
Martial arts is not just about fighting… it’s about building character, respect, self-control, and teaching kids how to believe in themselves. It teaches them how to stay calm under pressure and how to defend themselves with intelligence and discipline.
To all mothers and parents… giving your child the opportunity to train martial arts is giving them tools for life. Confidence, safety, discipline, and a strong mindset start from a young age.
Proud of this champion and excited to see his future grow stronger every day.
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

After five years away from striking training due to a serious injury, our Head Coach Hassan Berjawi is officially back on the mats and back to work.
This comeback is not just about returning… it’s about returning stronger, sharper, and more complete than ever. From pads and ground & pound to clinch work and conditioning, Coach Hassan continues to demonstrate the dedication, discipline, and passion that built our team’s foundation.
His well-rounded skill set, technical precision, and deep understanding of the game are exactly why Tiger Gym continues to grow and succeed. Leading by example has always been his philosophy — and today proves that true fighters never lose their spirit, they simply rebuild it.
This is only the beginning of a new chapter.
Welcome back, Coach.
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

After five years away from personal training due to a serious injury, our Head Coach Hassan Berjawi is officially back on the mats and back to work.
This comeback is not just about returning… it’s about returning stronger, sharper, and more complete than ever. From pads and ground & pound to clinch work and conditioning, Coach Hassan continues to demonstrate the dedication, discipline, and passion that built our team’s foundation.
His well-rounded skill set, technical precision, and deep understanding of the game are exactly why Tiger Gym continues to grow and succeed. Leading by example has always been his philosophy — and today proves that true fighters never lose their spirit, they simply rebuild it.
This is only the beginning of a new chapter.
Welcome back, Coach.
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

Being a professional fighter is not just about stepping into the cage. It’s a lifestyle. It’s sacrifice. It’s discipline.
Abed Masharqi is now officially a professional MMA fighter, standing tall at 5 4 , but the real strength isn’t only physical… it’s mental.
To compete at the highest level, you must be ready for the battles that happen inside your mind before anything else. The fight camp demands total focus. No shortcuts. No distractions.
That means saying no to sugar, junk food, fast food, and unhealthy habits.
That means missing nights out with friends.
That means choosing recovery, training, and discipline over comfort.
A professional fighter sacrifices the lifestyle most people live… to chase a dream most people are afraid to pursue.
This is the mindset. This is the journey. This is what it takes.
The road is not easy — but champions are built through sacrifice, consistency, and mental strength.
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📍 الجناح – بيروت

🔥 Technique of the Day: Escaping the Armbar from Guard 🔥
Getting caught in an armbar inside the guard doesn’t mean the fight is over. Staying calm, applying the right pressure, and controlling key positions can help you escape safely.

Step 1: Kill the Hip Movement
Once your opponent locks the armbar, step your leg up and apply pressure forward. This prevents him from arching his hips, which is essential for finishing the submission.

Step 2: Control the Attacking Arm
Secure your trapped arm and bring your second hand to control the opponent’s biceps. This reduces his control and limits his ability to extend your arm.

Step 3: Create Support & Break the Position
Use your free hand to grab the opponent’s thigh for support. From there, start pulling your leg back while maintaining constant pressure forward. The goal is to stop him from lifting his hips and completing the submission.
Armbar escapes are all about timing, pressure, and control.

Stay patient, stay technical, and never panic under pressure.
Train smart. Train safe. 💪🥋

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📍 الجناح – بيروت