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Finding a Muay Thai gym near you can be a bit of a daunting experience. Most people who have never been to a martial arts gym tend to overthink it, but I'll start this off by saying there's nothing to worry about.
Before I started training Muay Thai I had the idea of training Jiu Jitsu. I watched videos for a few days on techniques, gym etiquette and various other searches that came to mind when I was overthinking.
As someone who's been through that process and has now been training for over two years. I decided to put together this guide on finding a Muay Thai gym near you.
Identify your location
With the growth of Muay Thai over the years, training the art of 8-limbs is now more accessible than ever before. A simple search for Muay Thai gyms near me will show all of your local gyms.
From here you can start to do a bit of research on the gyms. Read the reviews, check out any pictures they may have or even their website. With the commercialisation of the sport and big fight leagues like ONE putting Muay Thai on the main stage, most gyms now have a social media presence. This is another great way of getting a deeper look at the gym.
It is worth noting though, social media alone won't depict the gym and its usual training routines, these are usually cherry picked videos or promotional videos for fighters at their gym, so don't be put off.
Most gyms, especially in the UK will accommodate for students of all levels. Reach out to them and ask for their class schedule, some will even let you come down and watch a class.
Check out the gym's website
I touched on this briefly in the first step, but checking out their website will give you a good idea on class schedules, training style and their accreditations.
It's good to take a look at a few and have a choice, each gym will offer its own training style and technique, so it's important to find one that suits you.
Read online reviews
Online reviews are a great way to get other students experience of the classes and training. With that being said, take them with a pinch of salt. As I touched on in my previous point, not all training styles are a fit for everyone and it may be a case of one person not enjoying the particular training style that a certain gym offers... That's not to say you won't.
Visit the gym
This is a big one, make sure you go and visit the gym and see everything for yourself. Speak to the instructor or Kru (teacher), ask any questions that you may have and even ask a student if they're available.
Sometimes you may hit a class at a busy period, so don't feel put off if it feels like you're being ignored or that someone doesn't have time for a quick chat. More often than not, they will be able to. But it's just good practice to keep this in mind and to not let it put you off.
If you arrange to go and check out the gym beforehand, the instructor may be there earlier for you, just to give you more of a chance to have a look around and to ask them any questions. Each gym is different so just get in touch with them, they'll be more than happy to help you.
Check for trial classes
The majority of Muay Thai gyms will offer trial classes. Again, each gym is different, some offer a pay as you go style and some may require you to have a membership. Take time to do a few trial classes at different gyms whilst also considering the costs.
Start Training Muay Thai Near You
You've done the research, picked your desired gym, now it's time for the most fun part, training.
Starting anything new is going to be daunting. I remember first walking into my gym, almost shaking with nerves. Not knowing what to do, what to say or how to do anything.
It's important that when you start, you don't compare yourself to anyone else and you leave your ego at the door. Some of the students in Muay Thai gyms have been training for years, so naturally they'll be at a higher ability level than you.
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