Anyone out there do Muay Thai training?

Question

If so, I'm looking to begin Muay Thai classes. Currently, I have some 14 oz boxing gloves, hand wraps, and jump ropes. Are these enough to start classes with? The reason I'm asking is because I'm short on money for the time being and I don't feel like waiting until I have enough money to buy all the necessary equipments.

Second, what are the classes usually like for beginners?

Lastly, any general advice you'd like to share with a new person into the MA?

thanks

Answer 1

Yes that should be enough in most case. From my experiece, those are usually enough. In future you will may wnat to invest in some cheap socklike shin pads. but most gym will have a shin pads you can borrow.

The classes for beginner usually involve a lot of work out, repeating the same attack to develope your speed, technique, sharpness, and power. It does get boring over time but stick with it and once you're good enough, you will have more fun.

Lastly DON'T EVER! NO MATTER WHAT! DON'T DON'T ever roll anything or beat your shins with anything! That will weaken your bones which is a really bad idea in Muay Thai! Your shins will be really sore for first couple months and after that time to time but you gotta to do as teacher say and you will develope harder shins. If you have bump or bruise, what you can do is press your tumbs against top of your shins and force them down to force the blood run through the inuired spot (use oil or lotion help a lot). Also don't worry about speed at first, worry about getting your technique down first then once you have spar, you can see what you need to worry about.

And lastly good luck! :-)

Answer 2

Mr. Perfect ~
If you're serious about Muay Thai, get a wooden rolling pin and start rolling it up a down right bellow your kneecap to the top of your ankle applying pressure as you go, do this for about two to three weeks take a couple of days off and repeat, you want to kill or numb your nerves your legs will become like bats if done properly. Yes, use the rolling pin!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Old school.

Answer 3

I know a friend of mine that did Muay Thai. But that was down in the Portland, OR area. I have no idea where they would be in your town.

Now according to him there where no test, they trained with stick, and it was a form of Tae Kwon Do, Boxing and Akido. The kicking, the punching and the grappling. Very Cool if you are in to it.

Answer 4

Go to Yahoo's local search and look for martial arts training schools. Most of those places teach multiple fighting styles.

Answer 5

yes that should be enough to start, anything else your gym should have for you to use. In the beggining you will most likely be hitting a bag over and over to develop your hand speed.