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So I'm taking up Muay Thai

post #1 of 129
6/3/08 at 4:05pm
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I just realized that there is a pretty decent muay thai gym in our town so my wife and I are planning on signing up for some classes. It's been a while since I've done any martial arts, but I'm kind of psyched about it.

So, what should I expect getting into this as basically a beginner?
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post #2 of 129
6/3/08 at 4:10pm
There's an interesting book on muay thai/MMA by an American who trained in Bangkok and then all over the world. Called A FIGHTER'S HEART, author is Sam Sheridan.
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post #3 of 129
6/3/08 at 4:15pm
I have been told that it entails a lot of drilling and bag work before you get to spar. That is frustrating for people who want to fight right away. If you are one of those people, you may want to look into BJJ, where you will be rolling in your first or second lesson.
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post #4 of 129
6/3/08 at 4:30pm
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I have been told that it entails a lot of drilling and bag work before you get to spar. That is frustrating for people who want to fight right away. If you are one of those people, you may want to look into BJJ, where you will be rolling in your first or second lesson.

I don't really mind doing the drilling and bag work. My primary goal is to get in better shape doing something fun that I will stick with, while at the same time learning something that is worthwhile. It probably wouldn't be very wise to get in there and start sparring with people that have been doing it for a while anyway. Once I've developed my skills, it would be pretty cool to get some sparring in, or even some competition. But, I'm not really looking to be the next Ultimate Fighter or anything.
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post #5 of 129
6/3/08 at 5:51pm
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I don't really mind doing the drilling and bag work. My primary goal is to get in better shape doing something fun that I will stick with, while at the same time learning something that is worthwhile. It probably wouldn't be very wise to get in there and start sparring with people that have been doing it for a while anyway. Once I've developed my skills, it would be pretty cool to get some sparring in, or even some competition. But, I'm not really looking to be the next Ultimate Fighter or anything.

a lot of the mechanics of muay thai are very different from japanese and chinese martial arts. getting a good foundation won't be a bad thing.
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post #6 of 129
6/3/08 at 5:59pm
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There's an interesting book on muay thai/MMA by an American who trained in Bangkok and then all over the world. Called A FIGHTER'S HEART, author is Sam Sheridan.

While that is an excellent book and I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the sport, but I don't know how applicable it is going to be to someone taking some classes at a local gym.
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post #7 of 129
6/3/08 at 6:32pm
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I don't really mind doing the drilling and bag work. My primary goal is to get in better shape doing something fun that I will stick with, while at the same time learning something that is worthwhile. It probably wouldn't be very wise to get in there and start sparring with people that have been doing it for a while anyway. Once I've developed my skills, it would be pretty cool to get some sparring in, or even some competition. But, I'm not really looking to be the next Ultimate Fighter or anything.

Sounds like you have your head on straight. I think you'll enjoy it.
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post #8 of 129
6/3/08 at 7:12pm
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Sounds like you have your head on straight. I think you'll enjoy it.

may not be after a few weeks! hahahahaha..........
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post #9 of 129
6/3/08 at 7:39pm
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I just realized that there is a pretty decent muay thai gym in our town so my wife and I are planning on signing up for some classes. It's been a while since I've done any martial arts, but I'm kind of psyched about it.

So, what should I expect getting into this as basically a beginner?

Lots of technique and footwork drills with focus mits and thai pads, lots of bag work for conditioning. After a month or two, you may be allowed to start sparring.
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post #10 of 129
6/3/08 at 8:27pm
I wish I had a MT gym in my city. It's supposedly one of the most useful martial arts, and the most badass (along with BJJ). I'm jealous.

You've got to remember to keep training outside of class. Eating well, as well as having a bag to kick in order to deaden the nerves in your shin will help too.

Just a little bit of training each day to supplement the training in the gym would be great. Cardio, bag work, STRETCHING, and maybe getting some focus pads would help you get through the beginning stages a lot quicker. Your instructors would be impressed, too.

Then you get into the fun parts



Best of luck.
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post #11 of 129
6/3/08 at 10:12pm
I did it for about two years. Great martial art, but you are gonna get hurt It is very much focussed on a no-bullshit approach. Hard conditioning work. Shins coming at you, cover up, take it, strike back harder. Very hard style that I really enjoyed.
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post #12 of 129
6/4/08 at 12:48am
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You've got to remember to keep training outside of class. Eating well, as well as having a bag to kick in order to deaden the nerves in your shin will help too.

It's all about kicking trees, old school.
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post #13 of 129
6/4/08 at 12:53am
not any trees, banana trees i think. lol
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post #14 of 129
6/4/08 at 1:01am
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post #15 of 129
6/4/08 at 8:46am
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It's all about kicking trees, old school.

Many of the old timers got bone cancer from the effects of the trauma of tree kicking and other similar mt trainings. Find and use the herbal linaments as a precaution if you are kicking the rubber trees, etc.
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