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Muay Thai

high

Striking with fists, elbows, knees, kicks and clinch control.

General Benefits

  • - full-body conditioning
  • - combat timing and rhythm

What It Affects

Focus Areas: core, hips, shoulders, calves

Muscle Changes: improved striking endurance, better rotation power

Physical Qualities: power-endurance, timing, coordination

Rules and Technique

  • - Brace core on impact.
  • - Check kicks with stance integrity.
  • - Recover guard instantly.

Starter Plan

  • - 2 technique classes
  • - 1 pad/bag conditioning
  • - 1 easy aerobic day

Nutrition Focus

  • - carbs for hard sessions
  • - electrolytes
  • - post-sparring protein

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