Don't Start Muay Thai Until You Watch This.

First day of Muay Thai class, and nervous about what to expect? Today we're going over tips and expectations for your very first Muay Thai training session.

00:00 Intro
00:10 Do I need to be in shape?
00:43 Basic physical preparation
01:49 What to bring
03:09 Preparing day-of
04:02 What to expect in class
04:47 Go with an open mind

[KEGADONSE]

The best thing you can do to get yourself ready for your first Muay Thai class is: “ To Just Go To Your First Class “ don’t over think it. Show up and when it’s done show up again. Stay consistent and the rest will all fall into place 👊🏾.

[lastnamefirstname]

I'm not in the best shape, but I work a manual labor job, and go to the gym 3 times a week. I'm 27, 5'10", & 210lbs. I say this as a warning: my first few MT classes were GRUELING! For any MT noobies, this is my advice: RUN! Before you join the gym, run. Run every day. Run for 3+ miles. You need insane stamina for MT. Most days, I would be gassed after the warm-up, to the point I couldn't keep my guard up, much less spar and practice. It's not a pleasant feeling to let your sparring partner down because you're too exhausted to participate. If your cardio is not at a good level, you will struggle like I did.

[breakfreefromthematrix]

I went to my first class raw dog straight off the sofa. It was rough… alot of vomit. Getting side splits the first 15 seconds of jogging.. ugh. Lots of pain in the legs. BUT.. 2 years later it’s just a regular part of my day. Lost 40 lbs. Jog 3 mins barely get my heart beating now.. love it!!

[somahubina]

I started muay thai a month ago, I am 16 years old, 5"7, 140lbs, my journey started at the gym 1 year before in 2022 august, weightlifting, cardio, running. It was a great thing that I attended my first class with great physicality and cardio.
My legs were bruised for 2 weeks from the kicks I took, they weren't that powerful, but we had to repeat it many times and you know.. the legs weren't used to it. It's better now, my legs are getting used to the constant kicking and the knees, they still hurt, but it's not as bad as it was. I would recommend beginners to take this into consideration and prepare for sore legs and painful days. I could barely walk after my second class :D but I'm still going, I see improvement and without PAIN and HARD WORK, nothing is achieved! That's my experience, thank you so much if you read it!

[sliceanddice]

I agree as a Muay Thai noob who has been going for a few months taking care of your legs is important. Make sure to stretch your hips and calves. Go on a quick walk, hike, swim, or jog after my first class my calves were so sore and tight I could hardly walk. Otherwise everything is spot on lots of cardio to warm up then pad or bag work!

[OscarOffTheCuff]

Im 3 weeks in. Best workout I’ve ever done. And also very humbling

[Exsecrabilis]

-01/02/2023 @ 0441-
👍
I may not be in shape, but I'll find a way to get in shape.
Wish me luck.

[prodbyend]

Great info! Just want to add that knowing how to jump rope helps. I hadn't jumped rope in years before my first class and looked a bit silly lol

[abduldervishi]

24.01.2024 7pm will start my first class at 8:15pm wish me luck 💪🏽

[wayofthenamekian]

41 and thin but I'm going in, thank you for the help, feeling much better knowing what to do when I take my first class. Stay Awesome

[strafedz]

Spot on advice. As someone who started MT very recently everything you said was applicable for me personally..

[mindsetmotivation]

Been doing this about 3 months now. Love it.

[AbeMyatt]

Thank you for such useful and informative content! It definitely helped give me confidence to begin muay thai and some useful information to know before starting.

I am currently a severely unfit 25 year old who is looking for a fun way to work out and get fitter.

I’m 286lbs / 130kg / 20 stone 6lbs and when I say severely unfit, I mean it. Especially since having Covid. Walking up a flight of stairs is enough to get me losing my breath.

I went to my first muay thai class last Tuesday and had a great time. Skipping over a rope was definitely tiring and due to my weight, my calves and shins really felt it, but I still enjoyed.

I practiced getting into the correct stance and a couple of small combos. Luckily, a friend was also interested and came along so we could practice together in the session.

I’m excited to see how far I can go and how much fitter I will become through weekly classes!

[sportmuaythaiv]

I don't know much how US muaythai gyms operate. In Thailand, it's one on one for at least 4 rounds of 4 minutes pad work, 1 minute rest between rounds. You don't spar with your fellow students, but with your trainer, and that is usually after at least one month of 3 sessions/week. Clinching after 3 months. If you train twice a day, six days a week, then you may start sparring and clinching earlier. My advice is to train in the US. for may be a fortnight. If you like it consider saving for a trip to train in Thailand for at least 2weeks. A month is better. You may make quick progress that will save you money than training in the US. I'm certain that after training in Thailand, you'll long for yearly pilgrimage.

[RebelHart]

I’m going into my first Muay Thai class blind, literally and figuratively. I’ve never taken any Martel Arts classes before but also I’m considered legally blind (my vision is better than the numbers say) so I go everywhere blind 😂

[hh-yihy]

I am a swimmer and can say that running is a much better way to improve your cardio, a runner has a better time swimming than a swimmer has running

[elinsoderqvist]

Going to my second class today and I am so nervous. I feel so embarassed not knowing 100% what to do and how to do it, and also my stamina and muscles are not in the best shape. But it is so fun, I wish I had started when I was younger (I am 22 now). I hope to just power through the initial beginner state...

[amnicsoul]

Awesome video! Just got into Muay Thai as an unfit asthmatic. These are great tips!

[saintsentry]

I just started training at college. I’m little out of shape and couldn’t keep up with every conditioning workout but definitely did my best and want to keep showing up until I can!

[colerumford]

Great video! I just began taking Muay Thai and your channel has been super informative!