First steps / 7 Nov 2026
Your first time at the gym. Start with good questions.
What to find out before your first visit and what to ask the coach. A practical starting point without unnecessary expectations.
THAI BOXING. MORE THAN A SPORT.
THE ART
OF EIGHT
LIMBS.
Strength begins with respect. Discover Muay Thai — its traditions, its movement, and a journey that starts with your first training session.
THE ART OF EIGHT LIMBS
EVERY MOVEMENT
HAS A PURPOSE.TRADITION / DISCIPLINE
MUAY THAI ART
HAS A PURPOSE.TRADITION / DISCIPLINE
MUAY THAI ART
RESPECT✳DISCIPLINE✳TRADITION✳MOVEMENT
01 / DISCOVER MUAY THAI
FROM THAILAND.
BEYOND THE RING.
Muay Thai brings together punches, kicks, elbows and knees. That is why it is known as the “art of eight limbs”. Focus, patience and respect for the person opposite you matter just as much as the movement itself.
The story of Thai boxing/ 01
TECHNIQUE & MOVEMENT
Hands, feet, elbows and knees. Different movements brought together in one martial art.
/ 02
MINDSET & DISCIPLINE
Listen, pay attention and try again. Progress comes from consistency and attention to detail.
/ 03
TRADITION & RESPECT
Respect for your coach and your opponent. A story that continues after the final bell.
02 / BETWEEN ROUNDS
BEYOND THE RING.
Traditions / 7 Nov 2026
Wai Kru. Respect before the first bell.
Before the bout begins, there is a moment for respect. Discover a tradition at the heart of Muay Thai.
Fundamentals / 7 Nov 2026
What is Muay Thai? The art of eight limbs.
Thai boxing brings together movement, focus and tradition. Discover a martial art that has travelled far beyond Thailand.
03 / YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
YOUR FIRST STEP
DOESN’T HAVE TO
BE PERFECT.
New to the gym? Find out what to ask, what to bring and how to get comfortable in a new environment.
Your first training sessionBEFORE YOU STEP INTO THE GYM
GOOD QUESTIONS.
A CLEAR START.
What does “the art of eight limbs” mean?
It refers to two fists, two elbows, two knees and two feet. Muay Thai combines these with footwork and techniques used in the clinch.
How do I arrange my first session?
Contact your chosen gym and let them know you are a beginner. Ask about a suitable class, what it involves, the price and whether equipment is available to borrow. Arrangements vary between gyms.
What is Wai Kru?
A traditional expression of respect for teachers and an important part of Muay Thai culture. Before a bout, it is accompanied by music and ritual movement.