Frequently asked questions
No, you dont need to be fit to start. Our coaches take pride in getting our students into the best shape of their lives, and training sessions can burn up to 1,000 calories per hour. This means your fitness level will increase exponentially once you start training Muay Thai. You’ll get to lose weight while building your arsenal of Muay Thai techniques.
Many people who train Muay Thai have no intention of ever fighting professionally. People train for various reasons such as learning how to fight, getting into better shape, or simply wanting a new hobby. You’ll learn how to defend yourself regardless of if you plan to compete. Muay Thai is fun and also does wonders for stress relief.
Yes. Muay Thai is one of the best martial arts for self-defence. You will learn how to attack with your elbows, punches, kicks, and knees, and how to defend against such attacks. Muay Thai teaches you everything you need to know about striking, so you’ll be able to defend yourself against most people.
No. Beginners typically aren’t allowed to spar in Muay Thai gyms. Before you spar, you’ll need to learn all the basic attacks used in Muay Thai and how to defend yourself. When your skills improve, your instructors might suggest sparring.
Sparring is never compulsory, but it’s an important part of training since it’s a realistic simulation of a real fight. Muay Thai gyms are known for their gentle sparring culture, so you don’t have to worry about your training partners trying to take your head off. Sparring in Muay Thai is more about learning how to manage distances, defense, and set up your strikes.
We provide everything that you need, however we do recommend. bringing your own gloves or purchasing a pair from our shop. Boxing gloves soak up lots of sweat during training sessions so it’s typically better to have your own pair for increased hygiene. You will need to bring a towel and a bottle of water and some comfortable clothing.