🥊 What to Expect On Your First Day

When preparing for Muay Thai training, it's essential to choose the right athletic gear:

Clothing: Opt for breathable workout clothes such as T-shirts and athletic shorts or leggings.

Safety & Etiquette: In terms of gym etiquette, be mindful to avoid outfits with zippers, buttons, or pockets, as these can potentially catch on fingers or toes during practice.

Barefoot Training: Remember, training is done barefoot, so please leave your shoes in the designated areas to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

No Gi Needed on Day One: You do not need to own or bring a BJJ gi for your first class!

First-Day Attire: Wear comfortable, form-fitting workout clothes such as a T-shirt, athletic rash guard, workout shorts (preferably with an elastic waist or drawstring), or leggings/spandex.

Mat Safety: Avoid clothing with zippers, metal buttons, plastic snaps, or open pockets, as these can snag on training partners, catch fingers or toes, or tear the mats during ground movement.

Barefoot Training: BJJ is trained completely barefoot on the mats. Please wear shoes/sandals into the facility and remove them before stepping on the mats. Never walk barefoot off the mats (especially into the restroom).

Warm-Up: Engage in functional movements to elevate your heart rate, using the right equipment for Muay Thai to enhance your performance.

Fundamentals: Focus on stance, balance, and mastering the 'Art of Eight Limbs,' which is crucial for effective Muay Thai training.

Technical Drills: Apply what you've learned while working on pads or with a partner, paying attention to proper gym etiquette to ensure a positive training environment.

Ego-Free Zone: We train hard but always look out for one another. Remember, you're here to learn, and we're here to help.

Grappling Warm-Up: You will start with functional warm-up movements designed for ground movement, such as joint mobility, shrimping, and breakfalls to learn how to land safely.

Fundamental Concepts: The coach will walk you step-by-step through core BJJ principles—learning base, leverage, posture, and basic positional hierarchy (like guard, side control, and mount).

Partner Technique & Drilling: You will partner up to practice technical repetitions of escapes, sweeps, or position control in a slow, controlled setting.

Safe, Controlled Pace: On your first day, you will not be thrown into high-intensity live sparring or rolling. You will focus entirely on learning safe movement and understanding the basics.

Because Muay Thai is a close-contact sport, we hold all students to a high standard of cleanliness to ensure the health and safety of the team during their Muay Thai training. 

Clean Bodies: Please arrive showered and clean for every class, as part of good gym etiquette. 

Fresh Gear: Ensure your training clothes are freshly laundered. Never wear 'day-old' or unwashed gym clothes to a session; appropriate equipment for Muay Thai is essential for a good experience. 

Nail Care: Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed short to prevent scratching your training partners. 

Skin Health: If you have any skin infections, cuts, or abrasions, please have them covered or consult a coach before stepping on the mat and remember to consider what to wear at the gym to maintain hygiene.

Borrowing Gear: We provide sanitized loaner gloves and shin guards for your first class, ensuring you're well-prepared for Muay Thai training. 

Pro-Shop (For Sale): When you're ready to invest in your own equipment for Muay Thai, we stock professional-grade gear on-site: 

Hand Wraps: Your first priority for hand/wrist safety, essential for what to wear at the gym. 

Boxing Gloves: Properly fitted to match your size and weight, crucial for effective training. 

Muay Thai or MMA Shorts: Designed for the mobility needed for kicks and knees, allowing you to move freely. 

Shin Guards: Important for partner drills and technical work, aligning with gym etiquette for safety during practice.