Beginner at Thai Boxing

[angelx]

Hey everyone,

I just started learning thai boxing about three weeks ago and I am really beginnig to enjoy myself. My question is actually two fold. Currently I am studying in Holland and I am taking lessons three times a weeks. Being female and petite, on alternate days I am doing free weights to improve my strength faster. My first issue regards converting from Thai Boxing to Kick Boxing. When I return to the UK my university does not have a thai boxing association, only kickboxing. Would it be easy to convert between the two, since where I live in the UK i do actually have a Thai Boxing association there. Or would it be easier to stick to one?
My second question relates to injuries. As a beginner I may have over exerted myself in one of the classes since my groin muscle has been painful for the past few days. Although I can kick ok, when placing the leg back down (the right leg) or resting on the right leg whilst kicking with the left, there is slight pain there. Is it ok to continue training since my next class is tomorrow evening.

Thank you for your help
Angel

[new_guy]

Angelx,

I'm also a beginner, so let's keep each other posted. OK?

Now as to your groin question: This may seem like an odd answer, but try a chiropractor. Often times, the groin muscle gets tweeked because of the hips being mis-alined. It works for me, so maybe something to consider.

[isukgrar]

angelx
As long as your objective to learn Muay Thai is not for competition, it's no problem to switch between Muay Thai and kick boxing. But I also recommend you to decide to stick with one thing, the one you like the most. I believe that there are plenty of Muay Thai camp around the UK where you can apply and train.
Abotu your pain, I think trianing on alternate days maybe too often for you now, for the time being, you should carry only twice a week to see if the pain is improved. Chiropractor as new guy suggest is also good option.

[Little Apple]

Oh, I don't know about that. I think every other is ok. If you're hurt go ahead and take some time off, but I wouldn't say you're over training yet. I would recomend that you make a point of getting lots of protien though. With the extra activity from training, and the lifting, you need more protien than you used to. If you don't get enough you'll have more problems with stiff and sore muscles, and for longer periods of time. One little known fact: lack of protien can bring your mood way down. Weird huh?