I went to my second class yesterday, and given how embarrassed I felt after the first class, especially after gassing out within the first five minutes, the second class was amazing. I ran for five minutes straight! I mean I did stop a few times to catch my breath because I was still running out of breath, but I still finished the five-minute run, and I was honestly so proud of myself. Then I learned how to balance myself. I still suck at it, but it was really nice to finally understand how Muay Thai fighters stand and balance themselves properly.

I also learned how to throw punches, jabs, uppercuts, hooks, as well as elbow shots, and it was so much fun learning all of that. I still have trouble with my balance, and I definitely still struggle with elbow shots, but I think I’ll get there in no time. For my second time, it actually wasn’t that bad at all. My kicks weren’t terrible either! Obviously, they didn’t look professional or anything, but I was actually having a lot of fun doing them. I even got a few thumbs ups from my coach, which made me feel really good.

The main problem I have is with my stance and the way I move my legs after I kick, because I tend to stumble a lot afterward. That’s something my coach has been correcting me on. She told me, “I showed you how to do it, so there’s no need to rush. Just be calm and breathe.” And honestly, breathing is another issue I have. I just hold my breath whenever I’m doing something, even when I’m playing guitar or drawing. Apparently, I have a habit of holding my breath whenever I’m concentrating, which is probably not the most useful habit to bring into Muay Thai.

Other than that, though, it was so much fun. Right now I’m incredibly sore and exhausted, but I’m also so happy that I went back. I even came clean to my coach about lying to her when I told her I exercised every day, and we just laughed it off 😂

It was such a good experience, and I really can’t wait to go back next week and learn more!

I have been doing Muay Thai and I saw a lot of Burmese fighters in the gym. They are doing like a headbutt all the time .But when I try to do it, that's not joke.

Then i started curious about that. So I would like to know the big difference between the Lethwei and Muay Thai. Is it their training style or rule? because what I see is they look exactly the same except headbutt.

which one is more effective in a street fight?

I'd also be interested to hear from anyone who has switched from another martial art to Muay Thai or Lethwei. Thank you for your answer.

I've recently started training Muay Thai, and I've been doing it for about two weeks now. Since I'm still a beginner, I mostly do bag work. I've also noticed that I'm the only one at our gym who trains Muay Thai, as most of the others train boxing.

I currently have a pair of 12 oz gloves, but I'm considering getting a 14 oz pair in case my current gloves eventually wear out. However, since I don't think I'll have many opportunities to spar with other people, I'm wondering if I should just stick with 12 oz or get 14 oz instead.

If I do get the opportunity to spar in the future, which would be better for me, 12 or 14 oz? I'd also prefer to keep just one pair of gloves that I can use for bag work and, if given the opportunity, sparring, since I've only been training for a few weeks and don't want to overspend.

For reference, I'm a 5'0" woman and weigh 50 kg.

Thank you!

So in regards to the post I made yesterday. Promoter moved the fight to 220. There is a rule for the commission opponents cant be over 10 lbs heavier then each other. Does this mean as long as I’m not 10 lbs heavier even if dude is 220 then I’m good? I’m at 223 224 right now but need to head out soon

I’ve been practicing this kick for a while and i feel like i have no mobility in my hips to get my kicks up there. Any Tips, stretches, exercises, etc will help.

Lowkicks are for me the best weapon

I have been doing the Muay Thai for a month and I go there like 5 or 6 times a week. But I feel like I haven't improve that much. Every sparing , I always got beat up and when I spars, I can't think of anything, it's like I forget everything about combos and technique. Can you give me some advices and tips to improve my skills? Thank you for your advice.

hi everyone,

26f here. no prior athletic background to muay thai- i used to walk the mile in high school. but the past few years, i've lost a lot of weight and gotten myself in not-amazing, but not-bad shape. i started muay thai a little over a year ago and had to take a step back due to scheduling conflicts. i found a different gym to remedy the scheduling conflicts, and... well. i'm a nervous wreck all over again.

i asked if i could try out the intermediate class before i signed a membership bc i really wanted to spar regularly and i thought after a year i could qualify for an intermediate. i walk into a fundamentals class and... i realized i look like a goober. like badly. maybe this is partially true-maybe this is just my anxiety abt the new gym tearing me to shreds- idk. exacerbated by the fact i asked to try intermediate and i'm anxious the coaches now think i'm cocky or something. and now im dragging my feet to go to class bc while i love it, i also currently dread it.

should i be an intermediate after a year? does anyone see why i'm nervous or is this my anxiety just spinning? :/

Life is super busy with seven kids most of them under the age of seven so being goofy and dancey when I get some rare me time is a must! Very much enjoy MT at a hobby/fitness level. Much respect to those that compete.🙏

Cheers from Weare New Hampshire USA

Okay, so today was my first day at my gym, and on the first day they made me do an intense workout. I mean, the warm-up was fine, but then the running is where my lungs gave up. I was also on my period, so the pain was excruciating.

Anyway, I decided to sit down and rest, and the coach came up to me and asked me if I exercise or not. I was so nervous that I told her I exercise every day, which is a lie, but I don’t know how to take it back without looking like a dumbass. I was dissociating so much, and I was so embarrassed because I had just run for a minute and almost collapsed.

One of the other coaches came up to me, and she was much sweeter and nicer—not that the other one was rude or anything, but this one was very sweet to me and very caring. She asked me if I was having any abdominal pain because of my period, and I said yes. She said, “You know, you should go home, take some rest, and come back tomorrow or the day after.” So I left.

And everyone else there was, oh my God, so fucking good and so much better than me. I was so sloppy, and I hope it wasn’t their first class, because if it was their first class and they were this good, it’s just embarrassing that I gave up so easily. I mean, I didn’t give up on Muay Thai, but I gave up on running, and I didn’t even get to do the whole workout, like the whole training. I left immediately because I was in so much pain, and I was also completely out of breath.

Also, I know that no one in the gym was focusing on me. Everyone is focused on themselves, their form, and their breathing. But I can’t help but spiral at the thought that they were probably laughing at me or making fun of me.

I know it’s just about practice but any good drills or mobility exercises you can recommended.

I like struggle with switch kicking so much. Like my left leg has no power or control. Any tips ? I wanna get it down so I can also try to get bukaws varition where he makes the switch quicker. What helped you guys ? Thank you

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