{"id":12580,"date":"2021-08-23T20:35:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T20:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=12580"},"modified":"2022-11-03T20:21:33","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T20:21:33","slug":"first-muay-thai-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/first-muay-thai-class\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Your First Muay Thai Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your first Muay Thai class can be the start of completely transforming your life for the better<\/a>. A journey into improving your health, learning self-defense, and growing confidence<\/strong> within yourself that you didn\u2019t know existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going into your first Muay Thai class, you may<\/strong> have a few reservations. Being nervous about not knowing what to expect and that you have no idea what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these feelings are normal but don\u2019t worry. We have you covered with this full breakdown<\/strong> of your first Muay Thai class. Detailing everything you need to know about the class and giving you 7 survival tips<\/strong> to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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What to expect from your first Muay Thai class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The day of your first Muay Thai class has arrived and you are excited<\/strong> to go give it a try. Here is a quick run-through of how a normal Muay Thai class is run and what you should expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrive early<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to arrive early<\/strong>, at least 10-15 minutes before class starts. Once you enter, you\u2019ll be greeted by the receptionist that has been expecting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before they take you on a tour of the gym, you’ll have you get some bureaucracy out of the way. Signing an enrollment form and probably an injury waiver just in case<\/strong> you get hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that out of the way, you will be taken on a tour of the gym. They will show you the training area, changing rooms and introduce <\/strong>you to the instructor. (If you haven\u2019t already met.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the tour, they will introduce you to your new training partners and leave you to get ready for class.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Muay Thai Warm up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every Muay Thai class starts with a good warm-up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warm-up is designed to warm your body up and make you start to sweat a little bit. Normally the warm-up consists of 2-3 rounds of skipping rope<\/a> and shadowboxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t know what shadowboxing is, it is where you visualize<\/strong> an opponent and practice throwing strikes at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you complete these warm-up rounds, your instructor will most likely take you through a stretching routine<\/a>. Stretching all of your leg muscles from your hips, shoulders, and hands to be ready for the technique portion of the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Muay Thai Technique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The technique part of the class is the core <\/strong>of the entire class. It is where you learn new techniques and then put them into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your instructor will go through the technique of the day and explain all of the details to do it properly. Since you are their newest student, they will most likely<\/em> give you extra attention to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a good Muay Thai school, your instructor will pick<\/strong> your training partner for you. Or a more experienced student will pair up with you and walk you through the technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you drill the techniques, every movement is controlled<\/strong> and not thrown full force. This is for you and your teammates to learn how to properly <\/strong>do the techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, your partner is given a round of 2-3 minutes to work on the technique. Then after they work the technique for a round, it will be your turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll work through 1-3 techniques<\/strong> before going into the final segment of the class. Sparring rounds and bag work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Sparring, situational drill sparring, and bag work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The last portion of the class is where you put the technique you just learned into action and break a sweat. It will be some form of sparring, situational drill sparring, bagwork, conditioning, or a combination <\/strong>of all of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is your first Muay Thai class, don\u2019t stress<\/strong> about sparring. Most likely you won\u2019t be sparring until you get a little bit more<\/strong> experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the most, you may do some situational drill sparring mixed with bagwork, and conditioning. Bagwork and conditioning are a big part of Muay Thai as they help <\/strong>you build up your stamina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will be tired, but don\u2019t worry<\/strong>. That is why you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then to end class, your instructor will line you up, say good job, and send you home. Hopefully, you had a good time<\/strong> and are eager to come back tomorrow to do it all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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7 tips to survive your first Muay Thai class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that you know what to expect, here are 7 tips to survive<\/strong> your first Muay Thai class. Read through all of these carefully and remember them before going to class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduce yourself to everyone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First impressions are everything<\/strong>, so make sure to introduce yourself to all of your new training partners. These people aren\u2019t just your new training partners, but most likely your new<\/strong> friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many martial arts schools feel like a close-knit family as opposed to a normal exercise gym. Not only are you working together with your teammates, but you are also growing<\/strong> together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping each other develop your skills while getting in great shape. Don\u2019t be surprised if you make some really good friends there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Listen to your instructor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You need to pay attention and listen to your coach<\/strong> in your first Muay Thai class. They are far more experienced than you and know what they are talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your instructor is there to help you, so you need to listen to what they\u2019re saying. The best students are the ones that pay attention and listen<\/strong> to their coach, so remember that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave your ego at the door<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Muay Thai is a martial art where you need to come in with a good attitude<\/strong> when learning it. Otherwise, you will be humbled<\/strong> quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to leave your ego at the door before you go to class. A big ego and a bad attitude are two of the worst <\/em>things you can bring with you to Muay Thai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your instructor will not want to teach you and your teammates will not<\/strong> want to train with you. Go into class with an open mind and no ego to get the best experience<\/strong> possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Be patient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This may come to you as a surprise, but you probably aren\u2019t going to be very good at first. This is fine because nobody<\/strong> is great at anything they do at the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning a martial art like Muay Thai is challenging and requires patience. It takes time to get the hang of anything, but as long as you\u2019re having fun it doesn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to be patient<\/strong> with your Muay Thai training and eventually, it will all fall into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear loose fitting clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re going to be sweating a lot, so be sure to wear loose-fitting clothing for training. Wearing tight-fitting clothing that doesn\u2019t breathe well could lead to heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why you need to always be wearing loose-fitting clothes like a light training shirt and shorts. Wearing these will allow you to move freely <\/strong>and train more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Personal hygiene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This shouldn\u2019t have to be said, but for some, you need to spell it out for them. Going into class with good personal hygiene is extremely<\/strong> important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not only disrespectful to go to class unbathed and wearing dirty clothes, but also unhygienic<\/strong>. That is how you spread the staph bacteria <\/a>at a gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that nobody wants to train with a smelly teammate, so be respectful and have good hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technique before power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When starting Muay Thai, remember<\/strong> that it is always technique before power. We understand that you\u2019re eager to get in there and show your power, but that is a big mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trying to use all power when you don\u2019t know the technique is how you can seriously injure<\/strong> yourself. Muay Thai may be a high impact martial art, but everything in a Thai boxing match is done with proper technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being technical is the key to really excelling <\/strong>at Muay Thai. Then once you learn proper technique, you can start putting power behind your strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy Your First Muay Thai Class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After reading through this guide, you should be well prepared to handle your first Muay Thai class. By following the survival tips<\/strong>, you should have a really good experience trying it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muay Thai is going to have such a positive effect on your life<\/a> and improve nearly every area of it. Pretty soon you will a regular at the gym with new friends and will never want to miss class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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