1. Basics
The following pages provide an overview of the contents
of training. Muay Thai training is structured in a similar
way at every club. The length of time, intensity, and
sequence of the components of training depend on your
goals, performance level, and ɹght style. To develop into
an advanced boxer, you have to engage in every aspect of
training.
For comparing diʃerent training structures, a
description is provided of how Kem and Saiyok, two of
the world’s best Thai boxers, have adapted the contents
and intensity of training to their own needs.
The Contents of Training
Training comprises warm-up, main, and cool-down phases.
In the warm-up phase you prepare your body for training.
This phase includes exercises to warm up the body stretch
your muscles, and mobilize your joints. In the main part
of training you study attacking techniques as well as
defense and counter techniques. Train in these while