r/MuayThaiTips

How do you guys deal with those flashy Muay Thai fighters who are constantly switching stances, throwing spinning shit, feinting, changing angles, etc.? 😂 I’m a former Muay Thai athlete as well, but I’ve been having a hard time with these types of opponents

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.

I don’t specifically do MMA, I wrestle 3x a week and Muay thai 3x a week at 2 different gyms.
I’ve been trying to lift 5 days a week but mostly I end up doing 4 Days of weight lifting. And this is what it currently looks like

Sunday-
Weighted Pull throughs KB
Squat
Single Leg RDL
Front-loaded Split squat (ATG)
Skullcruhers
Hanging Leg raises
Neck training

Monday-
Pull ups
Bench Press
Barbell row
Bicep EZ bar curl
Hammer curl
Landmine Rotations
Wrist curl

Wednesday-
OHP
Bulgarian split squat
RDL/ Deadlift (I rotate every week)
Lateral raises
Reverse fly
Cable crunch
Neck training

Friday-
Power Clean
Front Squat
Pull ups
Meadows row
Inclince curl
Wrist curl
Landmine Rotations
Reverse squat

Saturday-
Bench Press
Zercher carry
Cable crossover
Trap bar jumps
Suitcase carries
Tibia raises
Plate hold
Plate flips

I mainly do 4 of these each weeek

I do Wrestling on- Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Muay Thai- Tuesday/Wednesday/ Saturday

Am i feeling too sore? Not really
I do Plyometrics just add them here and there in my weight workouts.
But idk how else should I plan it.
What do u guys i mean who are trying to compete in their respective sports do? How do u train? I feel like 5 days in the weight room is getting too much for me. As i have to work as well. And Study 2 days week. I’m trying to do the best i can

If you are starting Muay Thai at 45, and only have time to train 2x a week, what techniques should you focus on. I’m guessing roundhouses to the head may not be sustainable.

But if there’s an approach and/or techniques that are favorable for a middle aged beginner I’d love to get some advice.

My motivation for training is self defense

I’ve been practicing Muay Thai for a year and I pretty much need help of getting over my fear of punching people in the face while sparring. My punches will get past their guard but I stop short before I make full contact.

I have a habit of straightening my rear leg - it feels like it gives me more push when I drive forward. But my coach keeps telling me to relax it and stay light on the ball of my rear foot instead of locking the knee.

I get why in theory (better mobility, faster reactions, less telegraphing), but in the moment I keep defaulting back to the locked leg because it feels more "powerful" and stable.

Anecdotally, I do feel weight / tightness in my rear knee which i suspect is due to my inability to relax it. Also kind of feels like bending the rear knee prevents me from "standing tall".

Anyone dealt with this? Any drills, cues, or mental triggers that helped you unlearn the lock and stay springy on that rear leg? Open to shadowboxing tips, footwork drills, whatever worked for you.

Background: about 2 yrs of experience.

No matter whether it’s teeps, middle kicks, low kicks, or high kicks, I keep getting injured. I mean, my shins and feet aren’t made of playdoh but whenever I try to teep I hurt my toes badly. Whenever I try a middle kick, my shin/calf gets crushed between the opponent’s knee and elbow if he’s blocking. Whenever I high kick, I hit my opponent’s elbows and it hurts really badly. And whenever I low kick inside, or the outside of the back leg, if my opponent moves even an inch I mess up and hit with my foot, which hurts really bad. What am I doing wrong? It makes me hesitate to throw what would have probably been a good shot. How can I prevent such injuries from happening?

I'm 18F, I've been a long time fan of UFC. However I never thought of actually doing a martial art myself before a couple weeks ago. I'm a highly energetic person and I had a hard time finding sports that actually compliment my energy.

These couple months passed with me fixating on some parts of my body and when I looked up for ways to cope, martial arts occasionally popped up. I noticed that, that was my cue. I did a couple online tests and content digging for combat sports and decided muay thai was the best fit for me. I'm seriously planning to enroll in muay thai classes next month -a month later because of relocation stuff-.

I plan on doing it as a serious hobby. Definitely not thinking of an elite level nor a highly professional level but not a once-a-week hobby either. I already started to watch muay thai matches, and some pre training before my beginner classes. I'm personally in love with how muay thai is similar to chess but a physical and intense version of it.

I've always been doing sports my entire life: swimming, volleyball, hockey, diving, running, archery, tennis. I can define myself as an athletic and fast learning person.

It's all I've been thinking of since these couple weeks to start muay thai.

The meaning for this post is to ask you fellow fighters -or fans- for tips for beginners and honest opinions about the sport itself.

I appreciate you reading my post!

Edit: The only reason I haven't started is the gym is in another country and I'm waiting for my residence permit.

Honestly, your first week is just about getting comfortable and learning the basics.

Work on your stance, guard, footwork, and basic strikes. Don’t try to kill the pads every session 😂 Listen to your coach, ask questions, and don’t compare yourself to people who’ve been training for years.

Also, don’t rush into hard sparring. You’ve got nothing to prove.

Just show up consistently, recover well, and enjoy the process. The awkwardness goes away with time. 🥊

If you're a beginner, don't treat sparring like a fight you need to win. Treat it like practice.

Stay relaxed, breathe, keep your eyes open, and focus on the basics: distance, footwork, defense, and timing. Don't try to throw every technique you've learned in one round. Pick one or two things to work on.

Also, control your power. You're there to learn with your partner, not prove how hard you can hit. A good sparring partner will challenge you without trying to hurt you.

You're probably going to get tired, get tagged, freeze up, and feel awkward at first. That's completely normal. 😂 The more you spar, the calmer you'll become.

Most importantly, leave your ego outside the gym. If someone catches you with a good shot, learn from it. If you get outclassed, ask yourself what you can improve. The goal isn't to dominate your partner—the goal is to become better for the next session. 🥊