My Muay Thai Training Log

[bluegreenpurple]

I started Muay Thai classes in April and have been going about 5-6 times a week, one hour each class. I've been working on my kicking technique and my foot feels stiffer after today's workout and when I move it around, I can feel some popping like when you crack your knuckles and sometimes I can hear it too. It doesn't hurt too much, so should I take a rest day or go tomorrow?

[sumolgi]

A day off won't hurt and if you're injured, it will help... three days off, you'll notice.

[bluegreenpurple]

First time sparring today. Did two 3 minute rounds. I realized how hard it was compared to hitting pads because I could not predict my partner's next move. My instructor said I should go for at least three rounds next time. I need to work on:

-checking kicks
-following through
-keeping calm
-having rhythm

[AmazingRacist]

First time sparring today. Did two 3 minute rounds. I realized how hard it was compared to hitting pads because I could not predict my partner's next move. My instructor said I should go for at least three rounds next time. I need to work on:

-checking kicks
-following through
-keeping calm
-having rhythm

get into the habit of counter attacks, once you can start seeing your opponents moves before they
happen it all makes sense and your attacks will feel natural

[CaseyJamess]

Practice checks to immediate counters.... I love the front leg check to switch kick counter...

Also work on quick front leg teeps, they set up a lot of chit when done right -

[bluegreenpurple]

I am still weak but am getting better at more knee pushups with proper form. I need to work on:

-parrying
-throwing more pushkicks
-breathing!

breathing with sound still feels very unnatural

I need to figure out when to be aggressive/defensive when sparring since I'm a beginner.

[iloveus]

Make sure you include lots of movement. Always circle around the opponent and use angles.

[bluegreenpurple]

Getting better at:

-pivoting
-not getting too tense during roundhouse kicks
-breathing

Things to work on:

-checking kicks especially when sparring partners kick my inner left thigh with their left roundhouse kicks
-punching with coordination and good form
-countering
-defense (stepping back, moving to the side, blocking the head)
-sidestep to attack from different angles

[bluegreenpurple]

Sparred with two people today. I went for a less aggressive approach to work on my defensive skills and felt very uncomfortable. In the beginning of the rounds, I got hit and tried various less than successful shots at my opponents. During this time, I tried to take mental notes of their defensive reactions and moves that they preferred. My first partner kept catching my kicks, but I did put my arms up to block my face. My second partner fired off some really good kicks at my side and liver and I worked on holding my arm out to keep her away when she got too close since I am taller. I need to remember to hold out my left arm instead of my right. Overall, it felt unnatural to spar this way, but I hope that working on my defensive moves and reflex times will pay off in the future when I am ready to fight in the ring against an aggressive fighter.

[ChickenPhillet]

No, don't stop your training

my old man used to tell me that pain is weakness leaving the body

[Lightsout13]

Keep going at it. The best thing you can improve on is footwork. You do also need to adapt counter-attacking as aggressively as possible.
Do some researching.
http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/muay-th...echniques.html
http://www.amazon.com/Muay-Thai-Coun.../dp/1583945431

[bluegreenpurple]

Started working out again this week because of gym renovations. I actually sat down and watched a fighter in the gym spar and the way she set up her main attack just clicked in my head. When it was my turn to spar, I worked on countering in the middle of her set up to throw off her momentum. I think I did way better this time. I also noticed an improvement on my defense when it came to flinching and dropping my arms.

I will work more on:

-keeping eyes on opponent's chest level
-not letting opponent out of sight the moment the clinch/takedown attempt is disengaged
-pushkicks
-posture when throwing multiple kicks so I don't fall forward

[JamesLI]

youre new, dont be so critical, go to class and work at it.

[Vidarson]

Started working out again this week because of gym renovations. I actually sat down and watched a fighter in the gym spar and the way she set up her main attack just clicked in my head. When it was my turn to spar, I worked on countering in the middle of her set up to throw off her momentum. I think I did way better this time. I also noticed an improvement on my defense when it came to flinching and dropping my arms.

I will work more on:

-keeping eyes on opponent's chest level
-not letting opponent out of sight the moment the clinch/takedown attempt is disengaged
-pushkicks
-posture when throwing multiple kicks so I don't fall forward

brah you're 5 months into training. dont be too critical on yourself or expect to get on experienced status quickly.
been training for 10 years, even lived at a camp in Thailand for 6 months a few years back. I still go into every training session expecting to learn something.
things will click for you basically one at a time, "Oh ****, this footwork thing actually works" couple thousand hours later "Oh ****, that teep > right kick > left check > switch kick just came without thinking and I wrecked dudes liver"
muay thai is like anything else worth doing, it takes a long time to get naturally good at it.

[bluegreenpurple]

I've been training lately. Worked on pads today. I've been asking my training partners to tap me with the pads during drills so I can work on my defense as well. I just have to carry that over to sparring. I haven't been "feeling it" lately when it comes to sparring. I spar every class, but I feel like my aggression level is at an all time low.

[bluegreenpurple]

Almost 1 year. First time taking a video of myself. Still a lot to work on. Pushkicks are awful. Advice (especially regarding distance, rhythm, and how to work the bag) is appreciated.