Anyone train Muay Thai?

pebs1081
pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Wanted to meet other people that are into Muay Thai! ❤❤❤
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  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    I did it for most of my life, then took a few years off and did strictly powerlifting/strongman and am now back to training MT and BJJ.
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    That's awesome!! I do it twice a week at my gym and genuinely just LOVE it!! Every time I mention it to someone they have no idea what I am talking about.
  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    Are you planning on fighting at some point?
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member

    Lofteren wrote: »
    Are you planning on fighting at some point?

    As of now? No... I'm just focusing on getting my kicks stronger! One day at a time...!
  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    You'll get there. Get your form down and they'll hit harder without you putting out any more effort. Hard strikes are all about efficient movement, not the amount of exertion.
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    I am definitely a little stiff on the kicks! Lol But I'm getting way better then I used to be 6months ago!! I look forward to it each week..wish my coached had more classes.
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    Coach***
  • reddplanet
    reddplanet Posts: 9 Member
    ME ME ME! I suck at it, tremendously. I just started 2 weeks ago though. I am ridiculously awful. I don't know what everything is yet, so I just stare at the Kru like a deer in headlights when they're like do this and that. I go at a martial arts studio that does MT, BJJ and Karate. They also teach Ginastica Natural at the end of the night.

    I don't plan to fight, but I need to know how to do it right, to defend myself and hopefully not be such a lard@ss. I wish that it was correctly listed in Fitness for exercise. TurboJam is not the same thing!
  • foursirius
    foursirius Posts: 321 Member
    edited February 2015
    Sure do. Ive been doing mt for around 8 years now and bjj for about 5.5 years . It's a blast, but I still love lifting.
  • bryandynaxus3
    bryandynaxus3 Posts: 51 Member
    I joined just so I had an excuse to wear awesome sparring shorts lol. Joking but I did take BJJ for about a year and got in pretty great shape...sadly I got out of shape again.
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    Oh dang!! I am sooo bad at this!! Didn't even know I had anymore replies!
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    reddplanet wrote: »
    ME ME ME! I suck at it, tremendously. I just started 2 weeks ago though. I am ridiculously awful. I don't know what everything is yet, so I just stare at the Kru like a deer in headlights when they're like do this and that. I go at a martial arts studio that does MT, BJJ and Karate. They also teach Ginastica Natural at the end of the night.

    I don't plan to fight, but I need to know how to do it right, to defend myself and hopefully not be such a lard@ss. I wish that it was correctly listed in Fitness for exercise. TurboJam is not the same thing!

    I think I am pretty awful too! LOL but I absolutely love it and genuinely look forward to going to class each week twice a week! So glad to meet you!
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    foursirius wrote: »
    Sure do. Ive been doing mt for around 8 years now and bjj for about 5.5 years . It's a blast, but I still love lifting.

    That's awesome!!! I can't get into bjj ..I watch all the chicks do it at NY gym and I give them kudos!! But I do love Muay Thai!
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    bryandynaxus3 wrote: »
    I joined just so I had an excuse to wear awesome sparring shorts lol. Joking but I did take BJJ for about a year and got in pretty great shape...sadly I got out of shape again.

    Let's not lie here...we all know you did it just for the sparring shorts. Let's me real!!
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    Be*
  • Sydking
    Sydking Posts: 317 Member
    Yep i do, have a bout on Sunday :)
  • reddplanet
    reddplanet Posts: 9 Member
    I mean, they are some spectacularly flouncy shorts. Who WOULDN'T wanna wear them.
  • angrydw4rf
    angrydw4rf Posts: 7 Member
    edited February 2015
    Trained muy thai and bjj for the last 5 years. I just started on a haitus though. I fell out of love with training :-( I'll be back though, I just need the bug to bite me again. Even though I haven't been to my martial arts gym in almost a month, I still get bag work in at my lifting gym, hopefully I won't get too rusty.

    I've been frustrated though, with some training partners who feel the need to "win" all the time, especially when we're working on more finesse / timing oriented issues, or working some boxing in - If we are working on slipping and bobbing and weaving, I would love if my partners would reign it in a bit. I have great success when I start slow but smooth and work the pace up. Even when I'm comfortable with more speed, I also like to practice slow and smooth to reinforce being more relaxed during movements. Getting amped up in live sparring is one thing, but I just don't understand how during a drills these guys and gals can't understand "slow it down"

    You guys deal with this over aggressiveness as well? Its not like they are going out there to bang 100% every time, just constantly ramping the pace up, when that isn't the goal at the moment.

    I don't have the same issues in jiu jitsu - if I adopt a more "flow roll" pace, my partners seem to adjust accordingly, automatically.
  • Sydking
    Sydking Posts: 317 Member
    angrydw4rf wrote: »
    Trained muy thai and bjj for the last 5 years. I just started on a haitus though. I fell out of love with training :-( I'll be back though, I just need the bug to bite me again. Even though I haven't been to my martial arts gym in almost a month, I still get bag work in at my lifting gym, hopefully I won't get too rusty.

    I've been frustrated though, with some training partners who feel the need to "win" all the time, especially when we're working on more finesse / timing oriented issues, or working some boxing in - If we are working on slipping and bobbing and weaving, I would love if my partners would reign it in a bit. I have great success when I start slow but smooth and work the pace up. Even when I'm comfortable with more speed, I also like to practice slow and smooth to reinforce being more relaxed during movements. Getting amped up in live sparring is one thing, but I just don't understand how during a drills these guys and gals can't understand "slow it down"

    You guys deal with this over aggressiveness as well? Its not like they are going out there to bang 100% every time, just constantly ramping the pace up, when that isn't the goal at the moment.

    i train in a very thai style focused gym, as the thais train the sparring is very very very light almost playing a game of tag.

    Yes you do get the odd douche bag ofcourse
  • icrushit
    icrushit Posts: 773 Member
    Can anyone point me towards a good Muay Thai 101 link, or perhaps (generously) sum up what I could expect from it? My cousin has a Muay Thai gym around the corner, and it's crossed my mind to give it a go, but I just don't know what to expect or if it would be for me. Anything any Muay Thai afficionado's could share would be greatly appreciated - I love to see from passionate people what inspires their passion :smile:
  • zipa78
    zipa78 Posts: 354 Member
    How about you just go to the gym and actually see what it is all about? Seriously, dude... Your cousin has a MT gym right around the corner and you post on the interweb asking what it might be like...?
  • pebs1081
    pebs1081 Posts: 192 Member
    iloseityes wrote: »
    Can anyone point me towards a good Muay Thai 101 link, or perhaps (generously) sum up what I could expect from it? My cousin has a Muay Thai gym around the corner, and it's crossed my mind to give it a go, but I just don't know what to expect or if it would be for me. Anything any Muay Thai afficionado's could share would be greatly appreciated - I love to see from passionate people what inspires their passion :smile:

    You should definitely check it out and try it for yourself!!! ☺
  • icrushit
    icrushit Posts: 773 Member
    sarahc1081 wrote: »
    You should definitely check it out and try it for yourself!!! ☺

    I may do. Right now there are a few too many things vying for my attention, without the requisite time to attend to them all. I might be inclined to bump Muay Thai from its position on the periphery of my radar if I knew more about it, thus my post for a little info :smile:

  • kimischumi
    kimischumi Posts: 1
    I train in mma, mostly muay thai for stand up and bjj (gi and no gi) for ground
  • icrushit
    icrushit Posts: 773 Member
    edited February 2015
    zipa78 wrote: »
    How about you just go to the gym and actually see what it is all about? Seriously, dude... Your cousin has a MT gym right around the corner and you post on the interweb asking what it might be like...?

    Yes, I'm asking what it's like. I don't have a background in martial arts, and with current fitness and other commitments don't have time to commit to something else right now. That may change in the near future when I can fit in a few more hours for something, thus my post for a little info.

    Also this thread seems to be full of those passionate about Muay Thai, and I'm genuinely curious as to the root of that passion for them and what makes it worthwhile for those who love it. This is usually not something immediately apparent to someone who may just wander into a class, yet could easily play a big role in whether I decide to pursue/ persevere with it, just as listening to a photographer speak of their great passion for their craft might otherwise still one's reaction to drop the camera when all they can do is produce horrible images upon picking up a camera, lol.

  • Sheila632015
    Sheila632015 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. I started in a Muay Thai Fitness class about 7yrs ago. Then 3 years ago that class was discontinued. I then joined the dojo,s Muay Thai class and love it! It is an amazing workout. It is important to find dojo (gym) with experienced trainers especially if you are looking at competing. I am not going to be competing,but I definitely train as if I do. Where I train the Kru(coach) is awesome at working with those that are training for fitness purposes and those that want to compete and go pro. It's a good idea to combine weight training and other cardio to enhance your endurance level as well. The reason I am not going to be competing is I am a 51yr old female and work in a professional office. The reason I stated doing Muay Thai is I have been working out since my early 20's and became extremely bored with aerobic classes and have a hard time keeping weight on when I do too much running. Best to you in whatever fitness/ healthy living decision you make
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    I am on a temporary hiatus for health reasons, but I'm hoping to be well enough to start again soon. It's so addictive. I started just to get in shape thinking I'd never step into the ring, but one thing led to another and last June I won a TBA North American Championship belt. I never thought all those years ago that it would become such a big part of my life.

    I really miss it but I'm doing everything I can to get well so I can start training again. With any luck I'll be back in the gym this summer and back in the ring before the year is out.

    For those of you looking for info on MT, and anyone doing it who wants great tips and motivation, I recommend Muay Thai Guy. He has tons of awesome articles, videos and e-books.

    I could talk about MT all day, so feel free to add me as a friend if you want to talk shop
  • slrose
    slrose Posts: 164 Member
    ive trained mai tai.....

    very good at that but i dont think it counts
  • angel388
    angel388 Posts: 83 Member
    I did a few years back.. loved loved, best mind and fitness ever!! Went over toThailand and spent 5 weeks over there training at a camp just out of Phuket. The little kids put me to shame. One.of the best experiences of my life. And so so cheap.
  • muaythaijunkie
    muaythaijunkie Posts: 17 Member
    I do. Have been for over 8 years now on and off. But now that I have moved back to my gym I go 3-4 times a week and planning on my first fight come August/September
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