Time to man up to Muay Thai!

[eth93]

Well the time has come to man up, and start Muay Thai. Wasn’t going to start until next year, but when I read the local paper and found out that a new Thai boxing gym was opening I couldn't resist. I just have a couple of question, now im not to sure if I’ve posted this thread in the right section but it seems to half fit.

Im starting next Tuesday, so that’s 6 days away for anyone not playing in Australia. I’m just wondering if I should be doing something before I start, I was thinking stretches?

Sparing, will I be wearing any sort of protection? I know I won’t be doing this for a while, but I would still like to prepare myself for things to come.

A bit of a silly question, but does doing a form of MA raise your confidence level? I heard it does because you’re less scared to get into a physical confrontation, this true?

I am excited as, got a good mate and my brother joining up. The guys seem really nice, I didn’t talk to them but my mum did and she said that they seem like a good bunch.

Thanks Ethan

[tallgeese]

With six days of prep time, you'll probibly be just fine waiting to see what they haveyou doing there.

As for equipment, again, each club has specific stuff that they like to use. Some sell their own. I'd simply wait 'till you get there and see what that particular group is using.

It probibly won't be that long before you're doing sparring of some sort. But don't worry, they'll work you into it. Look forward to it.

Yes, you're confidence will go up. Quite a bit usually. And physical contact will certainly bother you less. This is usually tempered by learning that there are some seriously bad dudes out there and it's actually pretty easy to get hurt. This keeps you out of stupid stuff most of the time.

Enjoy it is the best advice I can give. This is a great time in your training life. The early days in a fresh art are fantastic.

[Karateka_latino]

Good to hear you are starting Muay Thai.

Stretch if you want to, still the first few clases are going to hurt but don't be scared that's just in the beggining after that the body get used to exercise.

Well, when i did muay thai, we didn't wear any protetion but gloves, a cup and mouth piece. The coach said that we needed the body get used to the contact. The protective gear makes you hit harder and feel less. The idea of my coach was that hit less hard but correct technique and that you condition the body to feel those impacts.

Yes, training any martial arts will raise your confidence, but overconfidence is worse. Know your skills and avoid physical confrontation on the streets. If you want to fight, do it in a ring and get paid for it. lol

[Throwdown0850]

Well the time has come to man up, and start Muay Thai. Wasn’t going to start until next year, but when I read the local paper and found out that a new Thai boxing gym was opening I couldn't resist. I just have a couple of question, now im not to sure if I’ve posted this thread in the right section but it seems to half fit.

Im starting next Tuesday, so that’s 6 days away for anyone not playing in Australia. I’m just wondering if I should be doing something before I start, I was thinking stretches?

Sparing, will I be wearing any sort of protection? I know I won’t be doing this for a while, but I would still like to prepare myself for things to come.

A bit of a silly question, but does doing a form of MA raise your confidence level? I heard it does because you’re less scared to get into a physical confrontation, this true?

I am excited as, got a good mate and my brother joining up. The guys seem really nice, I didn’t talk to them but my mum did and she said that they seem like a good bunch.

Thanks Ethan

good choice on Muay Thai, its a good one.. MA does raise confidence for some for the obvious, they know how to hit and more importantly they have been hit and after doing it for a couple of years, the jitters will be gone and you can focus more..

[eth93]

Im not a fighter, in my 10 years at school I have never had a fight. Every so often ill get an urge to have a fight, so ill take that out in sparing and at the end of it still be good mates.

What should I wear, the lady said just wear a shirt, shorts and runners but im thinking maybe a singlet would be better?

Thanks fellas.

[bushido_man96]

I'd go with the shirt and shorts. They'll offer good movement.

Starting Muay Thai should be a good time. I wish I had a chance at it. The will most likely break you in nice and easy, and not give you more than you can really handle. They will probably wear you out physically, but the conditioning will improve with time.

MA practice can improve confidence. However, I am more of the idea that you improve confidence in yourself; MA is just the tool that lets you see that you can be confident. Many other activities can provide this as well; it just seems that many MAers have an easy time of finding it.

Best of luck in training, and enjoy the journey!

[eth93]

Something that’s been playing on my mind about starting Muay Thai, is my hair.

Sounds funny but I have had problems before regarding my hair and my training (boxing), where I have been told not to come back unless there gone.

I have dreadlocks, there a little past shoulder length. I will be wearing a headband and tying them up, so they won’t get in my face or in the way. Can anyone see a problem with this regarding the training aspects?

Thanks

Ethan

[bushido_man96]

I don't see a problem with it. If it gets tangled in training, you may just have to deal with it, especially when it comes time to do clinch work. Other than that, the way you style your hair is part of who you are, so I wouldn't worry about it.

You signed up for MA training; a hair cut shouldn't be mandatory, like enlisting.