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on May 3rd, 2019 in Muay Thai If you’ve ever been interested in learning a martial art you might have come across Muay Thai, as potential option for you. But is Muay Thai easy to learn? This question can be hard to answer as there are many factors that could impact your ability to learn a new martial art. Though anyone can learn Muay Thai the level of difficulty will depend primarily on you. This article will give you points to consider when beginning Muay Thai.
Factors That Affect Ease of Learning
Your skill level – Your previous experience with physical activity and martial arts will help determine how easy Muay Thai is to learn for you. Many experienced martial art athletes will find ease in picking up a new martial art. Familiarity with techniques and a basic knowledge of sparring will make learning a new martial art easier. That being said it may also be difficult to break habits or techniques learned while practicing a different martial art. If you are an absolute beginner, you should not be discouraged from learning Muay Thai. Beginners have a blank slate to learn on and often do very well.
Natural Ability – Though natural ability will contribute to your ability to learn Muay Thai you should not let a rocky start discourage you. Learning something new takes time and practice. Your persistence in learning will pay off. Some people are naturally good at Muay Thai and find learning it easy while others will find it takes more time. You won’t be able to control your natural ability, but you can control your attitude towards learning.
Your trainers ability – A qualified and knowledgeable trainer will do wonders for helping you learn Muay Thai. When looking for a Muay Thai gym consider taking a free class to help you get an idea of what your trainers will be like. Ask what their qualifications are and understand if they are recreational or competitive trainers. Your trainers should not only be able to patiently and effectively train you in Muay Thai.
Trainers should also be able to support you and address any concerns you have along the way. Like a good personal trainer a good Muay Thai trainer will be someone who you connect with. See our blog post “What Makes a Good Personal Trainer” to help you decide what you are looking for out of your Muay Thai trainer.
Your Willingness to Learn – learning a new martial art, like Muay Thai, takes time and dedication. Though it may not be easy at first, your dedication and persistence in learning will directly impact your experience. Be willing to accept that there is a learning curve and that you will not be a great fighter after a month of classes. If you are willing to accept criticism and work hard it will get easier over time. The more effort you put into learning the better your experience will be.
Is Muay Thai Hard?
Ask any experienced fighter and they will likely tell you that Muay Thai is hard, but it is more than worth it. Whether you are looking to learn Muay Thai in order to compete, for fun, or for weight loss it is sure to be a rewarding experience. Muay Thai will very likely be hard at first. It is a physically demanding sport and will at times test you.
If you are interested in learning Muay Thai, try not to dwell on the thought of it being hard. Go into your classes with an open mind. Allow yourself the opportunity to learn and don’t worry if it doesn’t feel right at first. With patience and dedication, you will improve over time. Muay Thai may not be easy but it can be for everyone who is willing to give it a try.
