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Private Tuition
- The benefit of a private lesson session is that 100 percent of the focus is on you, this means that your fitness, skill and technique will improve at an accelerated rate
- Private lessons are tailored specific to the client’s individual needs
- As well as offering group classes we are able to offer 1 to 1 and small group sessions to you
- It may be that you have a busy schedule and can't make it to the regular classes
- Whether you’re a complete beginner, have some basic knowledge or are preparing for a competition a package can be negotiated based on your requirements*
* Terms and conditions apply
1 to 1 sessions and block sessions require payment in advance and provisional booking dates are made. If the times or days need to be changed at least 24 hours notice is needed to change the time or that session is lost. Adequate reasons for failure to attend or late cancellations will be considered at the discretion of the instructor. Personal lessons are subject to availability depending on times and days required we will however do our best to accommodate requests.
For more information regarding private tuition please do not hesitate to contact us.
FAQ's
Below are some questions and answers about Muay Thai to help you understand what Muay Thai encompases;
Q. What is Muay Thai?
A. Muay Thai (known to those outside of Thailand as Thai-Boxing) is a national sport of Thailand as well as a national passion. It is a fighting technique born out of combat reality. Known as the science of eight limbs, Muay Thai uses the knees and elbows as well as kicks, punches and grappling. Almost any part of the body is considered a fair target and any part of the body, except the head, may be used to strike an opponent. It is considered by many to be the ultimate in hand-to-hand fighting. It is a martial art that has been passed down through generations for the last 2000 years.
Q. Who can learn Muay Thai?
A. Muay Thai is a form of unarmed combat accessible to all people everywhere, children and adults, male and female. Muay Thai is taught as a professional and amateur sport, a martial art, fitness programme and as a useful form of self-defence. Not everyone training in the art of Muay Thai wishes to compete. Nowadays people from all walks of life are turning to Muay Thai for many different reasons.
Q. Why learn Muay Thai?
A. On a Physical level Muay Thai training helps to build stamina, tone muscles, lose weight, gain strength and become more flexible. It will also help boost your immune system and lead you towards living a healthier lifestyle, which is vital in today's society.
On a Mental level Muay Thai will boost your confidence, self-esteem, improve your self-discipline and awareness skills. You will also gain quicker hand to eye coordination.
Q. What do the following terms mean in Thai language (Muay Thai)? Muay Thai = Muay (boxing) Thai (short for Thailand) Kru or Arjarn = teacher/head Instructor Ram Muay = pre-fight dance ritual linked to spiritual beliefs Khaay Muay = boxing camp Kruang Ruang = bands (amulets/prajiet) worn around biceps Mongkol = ceremonial head wear Sawadee Khrap = hello & goodbye 'well being' (male) Nak Muay = a practitioner of Muay Thai Sawadee Kha = hello & goodbye 'well being' (female) Wai Kru = showing respect to teacher/kru
Club Etiquette:
Q. What should I wear?
A. Beginners wear loose clothing, often a t-shirt and shorts or three quarter length trousers. After one month of training it is compulsory that students purchase our club uniform comprising of Muay Thai shorts and t-shirt with club logo priced at £35.00.
Q. What other equipment do I need to purchase?
A. Various types of equipment are compulsory and can be purchased from your instructor.
Shin Guards Boxing Gloves Groin Box Hand-Wraps Gum-Shield
Code of Conduct
Due to the nature of any full contact activity, East London Muay Thai Academy requires that all its members abide by a strict and logical code of conduct. This ensures a safe and happy learning environment for all.
Correct rules apply at all times. Click here to view the codes in PDF format.
