Muay Thai
Thai stand-up fighting with fists, elbows, knees and kicks on pads and bags.
Muay Thai
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $80
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gives you a real rush.
- It gets your body properly working.
- There's a real game to win.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- You would rather not get hit
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want something gentle on your body
Heads upGetting hitHard on the joints, or easy to fall and get hurt
What it feels like
Muay ThaiAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60Costs more to start than 68% of hobbies
$80Over a year, more than the kit
$1,020About $7 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Learn the basic kick and knee on the pads in a beginners' class.
1 hour or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does Muay Thai cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $80 a month once you are going.
How much time does Muay Thai take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do Muay Thai?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is Muay Thai good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Learn the basic kick and knee on the pads in a beginners' class.
Do I need other people for Muay Thai?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.