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If I were to start my Muay Thai journey all over again, I would focus on a perfecting The Fundamentals. This seems obvious but often goes overlooked. Make sure you're focusing on learning perfect technique when you're starting to learn.
Here are some useful articles:
- Beginner's Guide to the Heavy Bag
- 10 Muay Thai Shadow Boxing Drills For Beginners
- How to Develop Technique in Your Muay Thai Skills
- The Muay Thai Stance: Analysis & Breakdown
- Hand Wrapping Done Right
- 10 KEY Muay Thai Defense Techniques Every Fighter Must Know
Also, it may help to know the 13 Rules for Proper Muay Thai Gym Etiquette. And if you want to train and NOT fight, then this article is a worthwhile read: TRAINING But Not Fighting.
Lastly, I'd highly recommend signing up for my free Muay Thai Masterclass because it covers KEY concepts and training methods that will be crucial for getting fast results.
So you want to step into the ring, ey?
First, I would recommend listening to episode #009 of The Muay Thai Guys Podcast called "The Complete Guide To Fighting For The First Time".
Here's some other useful posts:
- How To Train For Your First Fight
- Smokers 101: From 0-0 To Fighter
- 5 Tips For Your First Muay Thai Fight
- Fight Week Diet & Nutrition
- 6 Crucial Attributes Champions Possess
- FEAR: How A Fighter Thinks
- My 1st Amateur Fight: DON'T Do This!
- Is Having Sex Before a Fight a Good or Bad Idea?
- Iron Mindset: 3 Ways to Think (and Perform) Like a Fighter
Obviously you're going in to WIN the fight, but learning how to lose is just as important for if/when it happens:
No need to worry! There is plenty you can do without a gym or coach. Here's some useful articles to help you:
- Can I Train Without My Gym?
- How To Make Your Own Muay Thai Heavy Bag At Home
- The Best Ways To Hang A Muay Thai Heavy Bag At Home
- Muay Thai Heavy Bags vs. Boxing Heavy Bags
- Your Guide To Training Muay Thai At Home
If you want a complete done-for-you program, then I highly recommend checking out The Fighters Body at-home training program.
You should also subscribe to my Youtube channel ;)
Hell yea I do!
You can either check out some of the free ones I have here:
- 3 Killer Heavy Bag Workouts
- 3 Killer Shadow Boxing Workouts For Muay Thai
- 10 Minute Heavy Bag Workout For Muay Thai
- 10 Minute Shadowboxing Workout For Muay Thai
- 20 Minute Muay Thai Heavy Bag Workout
- Sprint Workout & Bodyweight Circuit
- Muay Thai Bodyweight Strength Workout
- 6-Pack Abs Workouts For Fighters
Or if you want a complete workout program that consists of a structured workout routine, then these are your best bets:
Sparring can be quite frustrating, fortunately there's ways you can improve:
- DON'T SPAR LIKE THIS!
- 3 "Simple" Muay Thai Sparring Tips ALL Students Should Know
- How To Spar Checklist For Beginners
- 5 Unwritten Rules Of Muay Thai Sparring
- Scared Of Getting Hit? Try These Drills and Sparring Tips For Muay Thai
- What The Thais Know About Muay Thai Sparring
- Benefits of CONTROLLED, HARD Sparring in Muay Thai
You should also make sure you know how to be a good training partner.
Other than that, you can also check out my Sparring School course if you want some more tips!
Training in Thailand is AWESOME and pretty intense. If you're serious about training in Thailand, then I definitely recommend checking out my eBook, "Travel, Train, Fight: Muay Thai in Thailand" because it answers ALL the questions.
Other than that, here's some useful articles and videos that might help:
- Why You've GOTTA Train In Thailand!
- A Day In The Life Of Training Muay Thai in Paradise
- What Muay Thai Gym Should I Train at in Thailand?
- 10 Survival Tips to Training Muay Thai in Thailand
- Does Fighting In Thailand Make You Pro?
- Don't Make These 10 Mistakes Training in Thailand
- How To Get a Sak Yant Tattoo In Thailand
- The Reality of Being a Sponsored Fighter In Thailand
If you want to travel to Thailand and train with me at one of the training camps I host then be sure to check out www.ThailandTrainingCamp.com for upcoming camp dates and locations!
To answer it quickly:
You kick stuff... A LOT.
These articles shine a light on what shin conditioning really takes:
- SAFE & Natural Shin Conditioning
- 6 Shin Conditioning Tips for Muay Thai
- Shielding Your Shins For Muay Thai
- 5 Muay Thai Drills For The Heavy Bag
You'll want to grab this 10-Minute Power Kicking Workout that includes methods on how to heal your shins AND a high kick flexibility routine.
It depends, but there are some general guidelines to follow. Check out these resources on how to eat like a nak muay:
- 7 Tips On Eating For Optimal Muay Thai Output
- Performance Dieting Tips For Muay Thai
- SUPERFOODS: A Muay Thai Fighter’s Menu
- Muay Thai Tournament Tips: Nutrition and Diet Strategies
- Vegan Fighters: Proof That You DON’T Need Meat To Succeed
- 4 Flexible Dieting Tips For Muay Thai Athletes
- The Best Supplements For Muay Thai Training And Workouts
- Why Carbohydrates Are Crucial For A Fighters Energy and Recovery
As for weight cutting, these articles you'll find useful:
Yes, you should be running. I typically run about 5 km every day. That wasn't always the case though (I used to HATE running).
Here are some thoughts on running and roadwork:
Hell no!
Well, you're at least not too old to TRAIN. When it comes to fighting it's dependent on your physical health condition, but I know people who still compete into their 60s!
For some more thoughts on this matter, check these out:
Stretch, mudda fucka!
No but seriously, stretching is key. In fact, in the 10-Minute Kicking Routine I created I've included a high kick stretching routine as well (which you should check out)
Other than that, check these posts out:
One word for you: ABSOLUTELY!
No, it's not a 1:1 replacement for training at a Muay Thai gym, under a Muay Thai coach, and with Muay Thai sparring partners.
BUT! You'd be surprised how good you can get from the comfort of a home gym:
- Can I Train Without My Gym?
- How To Make Your Own Muay Thai Heavy Bag At Home
- The Best Ways To Hang A Muay Thai Heavy Bag At Home
- Muay Thai Heavy Bags vs. Boxing Heavy Bags
If you want a complete done-for-you program, then I highly recommend checking out The Fighters Body at-home training program.
You should also subscribe to my Youtube channel ;)
It's super important to take care of your body in such a demanding sport. Here are some ways you can make sure your body is primed and ready to go:
It can be difficult, but there are ways around it!
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What’s up! Sean Fagan here, otherwise known as The Muay Thai Guy.
It’s crazy to me that it was over 10 years ago when I first started the Muay Thai Guy blog. Initially it was just a way for me to share my Muay Thai journey with my family and friends. Since then, though, it’s grown into the largest online Muay Thai community and #1 training resource for nak muay of all levels.
My mission is to not only provide you with the tools, resources and inspiration to accomplish your Muay Thai dreams, but I also want to grow this beautiful sport so that it can change the lives of others just like it changed mine.
Muay Thai is more than just a sport – it’s a way of life. If you’re addicted to the Art of Eight Limbs like I am, then follow my journey while you create your own!
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LEARN MORE"I fought K1 last weekend and won by headkick in Round . I've been following your page for a long time now and the content has been incredible useful with training. Thank You!!!"
Jake McGuire
"Hey Sean, I just wanted to say you are helping A LOT with your great shadowboxing and heavy bag drills. You help me stay motivated to train at home and even to improve my technique without having a trainer with me.!"
Shawn Thompson
"Hi, just letting you know the change you made in someone's life :) A couple months ago you posted an answer to a guy who was asking if he was too old to fight... well your answered inspired me! As a 47 year old woman I just had my first fight in Thailand and won! Had I not watched your video I do not think I would have fought in the first place. Thank you for your inspiration!"
Helena Saraffian
"My coaches are telling me that I'm running circles around the 18 and 20 year olds! I attribute that to training with you and The Fighters Body Program. Thanks!"
Alexander Reyes
"Sean, you've created something really fantastic! I can honestly say that your programming is special. Your videos have helped me and your programs have made me better. Last night was the first time I've sparred in a very long time and thanks to you, I kicked ass! Thank you for what you do."
Sophia Palin
"Hello Sean, I wanted to write to you to thank you for what you do. At the moment I am in Thailand training Muay Thai - and I made the decision to come here because of your YouTube videos! I am having the best experience of my life here and it's all thanks to you!"