i need some comments

[the tick]

damn, im *****n scared. i dont have any background in any form of martial arts. im afraid of what people in the gym may think of me when i go there! haha

They'll probably think your a beginner. Which you are.

[ne122]

damn, im *****n scared. i dont have any background in any form of martial arts. im afraid of what people in the gym may think of me when i go there! haha

Yeah I felt the same way when I first started. Not so much worrying what people think, but definitely a little intimidated. Who cares what people think about you in the gym. Everyone started somewhere and those guys that are training next you that have more experience were in your shoes at some point so don't worry about it and just have fun training. I'm addicted to Muay Thai.

[Liberty]

damn, im *****n scared. i dont have any background in any form of martial arts. im afraid of what people in the gym may think of me when i go there! haha

Walk, consider and try this: Verbalize your fear, using present tense language. Example: "They're going to think I'm a wuss!" Or, "They're thinking I'm a wuss!" The 1st sentence describes what you experience when you think about going to that gym, or when there and you're thinking about getting out there on that floor. The 2nd sentence describes the feeling when you are there, in front of others.

For the both sentences, rehearse from memory, if necessary, what you saw others doing. What were they doing? Probably caught up in their own private worlds and concerns, right? So, rehearse that as your reaction to your thought-feelings above.

Sort of like this: "They're going to think I'm a wuss - no, they're caught up in their own worlds, just as I am in mine. Here, I'll prove it to myself, that guy over there, the one that looks like he is starring at me - what is his garndfather's name (something you don't know). I don't know. Why? Because I'm not a mind reader. So my thinking he/they will think/are thinking I'm a wuss is just my own fear. I'm the one fearing I'll be a wuss. And that's cool. I'm new at this. I'm supposed to be a little leery of my own performance, otherwise I may try too much too soon and injure myself. That's just me protecting me, but I've misread it. That's all it is. Still, one day, I may find myself taeching someone else, so I'll want to remember what I'm feeling as a beginner, so I can help that other person.

It's been said that one best way to help yourself is to help others. the above is the how. Also, when you make your fear conscious like that it tends to lesson, as part of it's role is in getting your attention.

Anyway, hope this helps. I'd be interested in your feedback after you try this on. Best of luck to you. Mike Brewer Jr, I mean Liberty - LOL!

[bigboywasim]

Go for it, I started when I was 18. This art will make you a real striker and you will be in excellent shape. I went from 279 lbs to 235 lbs in three months of Muay Thai training.

[GQchris]

If I have a son I am going to start him on muay thai as soon as he's able to crawl..

[Tant01]

second and third trimester...

Got mine started even before that! He was punching and kneeing Daddy at about a week old!

I'm sure he started in the womb... Your wife will remember!

[Storm0266]

That video was impressive.

[Caveman]

Go for it, I started when I was 18. This art will make you a real striker and you will be in excellent shape. I went from 279 lbs to 235 lbs in three months of Muay Thai training.

That dude had some amazing power! Has to be all in the genes.

[Tom Yum]

That dude had some amazing power! Has to be all in the genes.

But he's only 136-lbs and not mean looking in regular clothes, so he can't be a hard hitter jk

Looking at guys who hit hard, some of it is genetics but I'd wager alot of it is balls to the wall hard work.

[Caveman]

But he's only 136-lbs and not mean looking in regular clothes, so he can't be a hard hitter jk

Looking at guys who hit hard, some of it is genetics but I'd wager alot of it is balls to the wall hard work.

Oh no doubt! Some people are born from the deep side of the gene pool, but then theres others out there who work their ass off to get to where they are.

[Tom Yum]

How can you tell?



Strictly genetics or hard work (or both?)?

[kindyer]

Impressive....



Basic muay thai

[DonKey]

You should definitely try it out, give it at least 6 months if not a year and then make a decision. If it's not for you then you have a solid skill set that transfers well into a lot of other arts.

I choose not to make Muay Thai my primary art but I absolutely respect qualities it helps me to develop as a fighter. I haven't trained in almost a month now due to an unrelated elbow injury but I hope to start again soon.


Check out the thai boxing association's website to find a good school near you.

[bodhisattva]

im 17 and i dont know anything about kickboxing. i want to learn, do you think that i could be good at it? i mean, if you guys are 17, would you still want to learn thai boxing?

it's never too late to start.

A good teacher with a good system can pass skills on very quickly..

17 is young.

[ltindiandaeng]

It is normal to be scared when you are first starting to learn martial arts.Don't worry about what other people are thinking.They are probably concerned with their own training and their own feelings to notice what other people are doing.One thing is guaranteed.Whether you study muay thai or any other martial art,you will get something positive from the experience if you work at it.You will improve your physical condition,gain confidence and learn to defend yourself and your family,so how could any of these things be bad?If you do not get what you are looking for at one school,go somewhere else,but don't give up.The first step is the hardest.