Curious about Muay Thai but not sure where to start?
We’ve got you covered. From tips on preliminary cardio and basic fitness to how to feel confident about your punches before you dive into face-to-face combat, Easton Training Center has plenty of resources for first-time or early-stage strikers.
At Easton academies, a great way to get started is through our kickboxing program. This is a great place to kick off your Muay Thai training because you will already know some of the students and many of the coaches, so you will have an established base of trust going in – something very important when it comes to combat sports.
And as we all (sometimes grudgingly) know, consistent effort is the secret – give your best and do it consistently; it doesn’t have to be the best ever.
Here are some tips for how to conquer your Muay Thai nerves!
[The Ultimate Guide to Muay Thai]
What you can do RIGHT NOW:
- Don’t wait for it to feel right, just show up!
If you wait for everything to feel perfect, you will always find an excuse not to go. Schedule the time in your week and make it a priority.
- Schedule an intro.
Most people are nervous when starting something new. We want to minimize that as much as possible. In the Intro, we have time to answer questions, show you around, get you set up and help you feel more comfortable before class even starts.
- Buy a pair of 16 oz gloves and hand wraps.
Make sure you have the equipment needed for class. Most people prefer their own gloves. Ask around to find the best type/brand for you. You can also rent them from your academy per use.
- Watch some combat sports on YouTube or TV to get fired up.
Some of our favorites are Rodtang, Liam Harrision, Superlek, Ognjen Topic, and Nong-O.
- Trust the process
It’s a long journey and you’ll be a badass if you follow through, but more than that, you’ll learn lessons about who you are and how to be better. That’s what keeps us going.
Once you’ve progressed to the next level and are ready for sparring, we recommend that you brush up on some tips for sparring by head coach Sean Madden
Sean Madden heads up the striking department at Easton Training Center as its Program Director of Muay Thai and Kickboxing. He also heads up the Easton Muay Thai Competition Team and is an assistant coach and director in the US Muay Thai Federation.
He talks about the importance of relaxing, making defense a priority, and leaving your ego out of it!
