Thoughts of a Coach

Thoughts of the Chief instructor of T1 Muay Thai - Thai Boxing and K1 Gym

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I've seen a lot of coaches posting about "wins" and "learns".

Especially with junior fighters, the term "learn" has become the norm when they lose.

Here's the big news, losing is normal, it's part of the process, it's not failure. You win some, you lose some! If you're not prepared to lose, then sport isn't for you. Any sport!

How you react to defeat is important. You learn, you get stronger, you come back better technically and physically. Or you quit.

Quitting is failure!

Giving up because things don't go your way, that's failure!

Losing is an opportunity. Don't accept it, don't enjoy it, but don't let it stop you, don't be afraid of it. Fear will stop you achieving your goals, far more than the occasional loss.

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An hour of Thai Boxing typically burns 690 calories.

In comparison, circuit training burns 600 and a 5k run burns between 300 and 400 calories (averages)

Why am I telling you this? According to the national children's measurement project the issue of child obesity is getting worse. Figures from 2019/20 study show the following:

England

Reception overweight 23% (obese 10%)

Year 6 overweight 35% (obese 21%)

North West

Reception overweight 25% (obese 11%)

Year 6 overweight 37% (obese 23%)

Indicators are that children of obese parents are more likely to be obese than other children. It found that 28% of children of an obese mother were also obese, compared with 8% of other children, while 24% of children of an obese father were obese, compared with 9% of other children.

So, why am I telling you this? If you've brought your children to us you've made a great start... But what about you?

The hazards of obesity are well known:

Type 2 diabetes

Coronary heart disease

Cancers, such as breast cancer and bowel cancer

Stroke

All forms of morbidity (Death)

Think about it.... We offer Thai Boxing and circuit training classes for adults 5 days per week. These are 2 of the best ways to burn calories, build muscle and lose weight.

Try us out! You lose nothing except those excess pounds.

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12 Days of Christmas.

Fun with the kids class as yhe year comes to an end.

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Martial arts has respect as one of the key elements. Muay Thai fighters (Nak Muay) almost always show respect before and after fights. Even before sparring we touch gloves and bow. So how do you show respect in training?

1. Show up! Simple enough right? Show respect to the coaches, and other students by simply showing up. Show up regularly, on time, and ready to train. Easy really.

2.Correct uniform and equipment! Wear the club uniform, show you're proud to be part of the club. You don't go to work or school in ripped or damaged clothing, so have that personal pride when you train.

3.Personal hygiene! You will be in your training partners personal space. We sweat during training, sweat smells clean yourself and your kit. Respect your training partners!

4.Use appropriate language! We have some mixed classes, set the example you would hope people are setting if it were your kids in that room.

5.Train hard, but train safe! If you are a "bully" or take advantage of less experienced trainers, no one will want to train with you and no one will respect you. Respect is a 2 way street.

Respect is earned, not a right. The grade on your arm means nothing if your behaviour and attitude isn't deserving of it. Show equal respect to everyone you train with.

#fitness #muayboran #martialarts #trainhard #trainsafe #respect

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Great to have all these folk back training. Can't wait to reopen fully and get back to sparring too.

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Please support your local Mo Run or try it virtually....

MoRunning is back for November 2021 and the team at MoRunning would love to see as many people as possible taking on these 5k, 10k and kids 1.5k Mini MoRuns as possible. You can also run virtually if you are unable to make it to any of our live events across the UK. These runs take place throughout November and support the incredible charity Movember that raises awareness and funds for Men’s Health. Please visit their website here www.mo-running.com and get onboard. Thanks everyone!

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Along with our safeguarding policy we have signed up to support the Independent Martial Arts Association campaign against bullying... If yo

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Drill of the week, jumping front kick to finish. Reopen on 12th April, join us and practice all our recent drills. #muaythai #muayboran #f

Drill of the week...

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Power combo of the week.

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Drill of the week.. Short power combo

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2 clients yesterday out door in the rain..

No matter the weather, you have to go for it. If that means Crunches in a puddle or Weighted Tabata sets, then so be it.

You want to achieve your goals right?

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Drill of the week, boxing into turning back kick. Just for fun

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Drill of the week.. Boxing to back elbow

https://youtu.be/T06gWyQ6Pns

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Safeguarding policy and procedures approved for another year

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Drill of the week, kick defence and counters.

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Drill of the week, Leading with a Teep (or front kick).

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