r/MuayThai

How many miles per week of lap swimming should I aim for?

Someone during my sparring class last night was acting wildly chaotic. For reference, I’ve done Muay Thai for only a year but ITF taekwondo for several, and the guy definitley had less experience in martial arts than I did. Anyway, he just started randomly throwing all these haymakers for pretty much the entire round, fighting overly aggressively, almost like he was really trying to knock me out or give me a concussion.

Once I settled in, I counterpunched him pretty hard in the face several times and kept side kicking him to keep distance and try to convince him to chill out. Throughout the round though he just getting more and more riled up, trying to even bear hug me and push me into the wall at one point with what felt like frustration and seemingly anger from him.

I remember a couple very experienced guys right before class (both super nice dudes that have given me plenty of pointers and advice whenever I sparred them) telling him to shut up when he kept yapping, I’m not sure what he was yapping about because I was just focusing on some stretching before class began but sort of sounded like it was trash talk or acting tough? The whole experience was pretty weird. Also, right before he sparred me he had sparred my usual training partner and i’m pretty sure I overheard this dude giving unsolicited fighting advice to him after he injured his knee from a low kick which forced him to sit out remainder of class (I wasn’t there to see if it was dirty hit or not).

I’ve sparred him only once before months ago and I remember him being pretty aggressive back then too but I teeped him in the chest (I don’t even think it was very hard) and then he just ran out of the gym in the middle of the round. My coach told me a couple days later that the dude apparently threw up in the restroom. I felt bad but my coach kind of laughed about it, said I didn’t do anything wrong and that some beginners just maybe get too excited and gas out sometimes.

Anyone else ever had this type of guy at your gym and what did you do about it?

So I'm not sure if its talked enough for techniques, but if my opponent posts the long guard, then I should be post my arms up grab his hand, control and most likely go into the clinch battle right? it seems in mma people get eye poked because they charge in with boxing hands.

I just started to learn muay thai. But my coaching is in Mon, Wed and Fri. It's been a week but I am really struggling with the basics. I (22M) was never involved in any sport and physical activity so have piss poor physique and form. Are there any videos where I can practice what was taught and use them as references?

Thank you.

What are folks using to strap their Apple Watch to their bicep?

Need something that wont slide down my arm as I slowly turn into a puddle of sweat, but also wont be a tourniquet

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to go to Phuket from January 5th until around April 1st, most likely staying around Rawai or Chalong.

My main goal is to train Muay Thai seriously, with some BJJ on the side.

I’m 23, turning 24, 186 cm and around 75 kg. I have about a month of BJJ experience and some basic Muay Thai/K1 knowledge from my brother, who trained for around 5 years. But realistically, I’m still a beginner.

I’ve been working heavily for the last 6–7 years without much opportunity to train, so I want to use these 3 months to get back into shape, learn proper technique, get some sparring/fighting experience and build a solid foundation.

The most important thing for me is finding a gym that actually teaches. I don’t want to just do pads, conditioning, get exhausted and go home. I want coaches who correct technique and genuinely help me improve.

So I’d love recommendations for Muay Thai gyms around Rawai/Chalong, especially ones that are good for beginners but still focus heavily on technique. BJJ options nearby would also be great.

Also: What would be a realistic budget for 3 months including accommodation, training, food, scooter, equipment and some spending money?

Where’s the best place to find monthly accommodation — Facebook Marketplace, Airbnb, local agencies, etc.? Is it cheaper/better to cook, or is eating local food every day affordable enough?

Should I bring my gloves/shin guards from Europe or buy everything in Thailand?

Anything you wish you knew before spending a few months training in Phuket?

Any advice from people who have actually done this would be massively appreciated. 🙏

25 days and 8 pounds out from my amateur mt debut. I’m 6’1 southpaw fighting at 145 against someone around my height orthodox. 3 rounds 3 minutes each. Training for 2 years. Any general tips? Anything helps.

I have ectopic canine so the mouth guard probably wont fit and i cant get a custom one does anybody know what to do? ( my teeth look normal but my right canine teeth is high to the point u can barely see it maybe even cant unless its a really big smile)

On a temporary muay thai break and curious if my BJJ will help at all

For context, I am taking my first Muay Thai class next week ( never trained any martial art in my entire life ) and just wanted to know about how long it would take to confidently beat the average untrained man. I'm a pretty physical guy, 6 foot, about 180 pounds, and definitely stronger/more athletic than the average guy.