Naja Muay Thai

What is Muay Thai?

Muay Thai (literally meaning Thai Boxing) is a form of Martial Arts. It is the national sport of Thailand and enjoys immense popularity there, which it enjoys in other South East Asian nations as well. It is also popular in countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, etc.

What type of schedule do they follow in Muay Thai training?

A Muay Thai fighter undergoes an intensive training 6 days a week, from Monday to Saturday (Sunday being the only off day). The training takes place twice a day, in the morning and the afternoon. The total training time is 4-6 hours per day, with 2-3 hours each for the morning and the afternoon sessions.

Is it OK if I do not have 100 per cent fitness?

Your fitness level will not be an issue for the training program. The experienced trainers will judge your fitness level and will train you accordingly.

Is any previous Martial Arts experience required to learn Muay Thai?

It is absolutely no issues if you are a complete rookie in Martial Arts. There are appropriate Muay Thai programs for people who are just the beginners.

What is the best time to start Muay Thai training?

Any time is best time for Muay Thai training. High season in Thailand is from November to April, while in the other months there can be more frequent rainfall. However this does not affect your training since all training is undercover and the rain can be quite nice to cool down. Flights might also be a bit cheaper outside the high season as well as other prices.

Are partially physically challenged people eligible for the training?

A physically challenged person is always welcome for Muay Thai training. This great martial art is much more than mere kicking and punching. And a physically challenged person is as much eligible as anybody else.

Can women train for Muay Thai?

Sex is no bar in Muay Thai training. Whether you are a male or female, you can always go ahead for a full fledged Muay Thai training program.

Is there any upper age limit for the training?

There is no upper age limit for learning Muay Thai. You are never too late to start your Muay Thai training, provided you fulfill the basic fitness requirements.

Does Muay Thai have belts?

No. Muay Thai does not have belts as you find in Karate (like white, yellow, black, etc.). In Muay Thai “belts” precisely mean the championship belts that you hold after winning a championship fight in a certain weight class/region/organization. For example IMTA (International Muay Thai Association) championship belts, USMTA United States Muay Thai Association) championship belts, etc.

What are the world's top professional Muay Thai tournaments?

Some of the world's top professional Muay Thai tournaments are as follows - King's Cup and Queen's Cup (both from Thailand), Professional Men’s IKF World Championship, Professional Women’s IKF World Championship, WMC Russia – Intercontinental Title.

What are the world's top amateur Muay Thai tournaments?

Some of the world's top amateur Muay Thai tournaments are as follows - IFMA World Amateur Muay Thai Championship, World Muay Thai Aerobic Championship, European Amateur Muay Thai Championship, WKA World Amateur Muay Thai championship, etc.

Is there any world body for Muay Thai?

World Muay Thai Council (WMC) is the world body of Muay Thai. It is headquartered in Bangkok (Thailand). It regulates the Muay Thai tournaments all over the world. And is also responsible for the worldwide expansion of the game.

What is the injury risk level in Muay Thai training?

Injuries are quite common in Muay Thai fights. You can have anything from cuts and lacerations to the face and head to broken bones and severe sprains of muscles and ligaments. Trunk injuries are most common among the beginners.

What are the career prospects in professional Muay Thai?

Muay Thai offers promising career prospects to the deserving candidates. As a professional you can participate in various Muay Thai tournaments, which offer both money and glamour to the successful competitors. Later you can shift to the trainer's profession.

How to choose a good Muay Thai gym?

Some of the things that you should look for while choosing a gym are availability of personal trainers, expertise and experience of the trainers, availability of personalized training programs, the quality of the gym, accommodation facilities, reasonableness of the fees, etc.

Who are the legends of Muay Thai?

The martial art has a host of legends. They include the Thai hero Nai Khanomtom, the Thai king Prachao Sua (a.k.a. Tiger King), Dutch fighter Ramon Dekkers, Sinbi Taewoong aka Thopadak and Buakaw Por. Pramuk (both from Thailand).