Team Origin is a modern Muay Thai training platform and team rooted deeply in the traditions presented by the legendary Ajarn Chai Sirisute (the man responsible for spreading Thai Boxing across North America), and Muay Thai’s historical ancestor, Muay Boran. With an emphasis on holistic skill development, as well as our national champion Amateur Fight Team, Origin Muay Thai is perfect for the recreational and competitive student alike. Boombox is the official home of Origin Muay Thai, founded at our gym by Boombox owner Kurt Cornwell after nearly 25 years as a student of Thai Boxing.

MKG is an international Martial Arts training method and community of Martial Artists dedicated to learning and promoting a robust spectrum of complete Martial Artistry. With expert training in empty hand sport methods like Western Boxing, Thai Boxing, and French Savate, combative kickboxing methods like Panantukan and Jeet Kune Do, and weapon-based warrior methods like Filipino Kali-Eskrima, training with MKG Detroit makes any student a truly complete Martial Artist. Boombox is not only the home of MKG Detroit, but also is the headquarters of the MKG Method for the state of Michigan.

The Cortex-CSG program is Metro Detroit’s home for authentic Catch Wrestling and Carlson Gracie Jr Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Founded by pro figher and elite coach Shamal Freeman, Team Cortex boasts an impressive collection of championship belts and gold and silver medals across multiple Mixed Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu, and Submission Grappling promotions. Boombox is the home of Cortex-CSG for the state of Michigan, though much of Cortex’s origins come from Tampa, FL, one of the country’s biggest epicenters for MMA and Wrestling.

Kalis Ilustrisimo Repeticion Original (KIRO) is one of the world’s foremost organizations presenting Kalis Ilustrisimo, the authentic and storied fighting method of legendary Filipino Eskrimador (Balde Fighter) Antonio Ilustrisimo. Our KIRO classes emphasize practical techniques with long and short bladed weapons. Boombox is the official headquarters of KIRO for the state of Michigan.

AGES 8-11

BMBX is home to Ferndale's only Youth Muay Thai program, The Detroit THAIgers (pronounced “Tigers”)! Weekly THAIger sessions focus on traditional Thai Boxing, while emphasizing the importance of respect (for one’s self and for others), patience, discipline, and team skills. Classes are safe, recreational, and grounded in skill development via the Origin Muay Thai curriculum. Sessions are taught by BMBX Owner Kurt Cornwell, a parent of three Ferndale-area children.

AGES 4-8

Activate is a fun, action-packed youth martial art program that combines healthy movements and exercises, authentic Boxing and Kickboxing techniques, and martial arts-inspired games. Students enjoy fun workouts, hitting heavy bags and pads held by coaches, and exciting challenges like box jumps, obstacle courses, and fitness games. It’s an absolute blast.

Certified Personal Trainer and Origin Muay Thai Coach Matt Wynne presents weekly Group Fitness sessions that will build your body and increase your mobility, while enjoying a social and welcoming environment. Workouts include HIIT, kettlebells, medicine balls, exercise bands, and lots of creative bodyweight exercises that are as fun as they are functional. Perfect for the beginner fitness enthusiast, or Martial Artists looking to build their bodies into the best condition to support their training.

A uniqe form of Yoga created by celebrated Detroit Yogi, Musician, and Martial Artist Tim Clark, particularly for the Boombox community. Tim blends his incredible talents into weekly immersive sessions that include traditional yoga asana, martial art motions and postures, meditation and reflection, and live musical instrumentation.

Learn reality-based, practical techniques for personal defense, as well as how to be more aware of your surroundings, how to create a safe home and work environment, and how to carry yourself like a “hard target.”

Private and personalized instruction and coaching is available with our friendly and talented Coaching Staff by appointment. One-on-One or Small Group topics can include:

• Muay Thai

• MKG Instructor and/or Student Development and Level Testing

• Strength & Conditioning

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

• Jeet Kune Do

• Kali & Kalis Ilustrisimo

• Panantukan

• Yoga & Mobility

• Youth Development

Boombox regularly hosts weekend training seminars, day-long clinics, or focused training workshops, on a variety of topics. In addition to training events presented by our professional coaching staff, Boombox also hosts legendary world-class leaders of various martial art styles and Combat Sport affiliations. See our “Events” tab to stay up to date on any upcoming long-form training opportunities.