Muay Thai Personal Training The fifth hour of my teacher client’s Muay Thai personal training course at Cotswold Karate took a deep dive into the art of elbow striking. This session built on previous lessons, pushing the boundaries of technique and application. Today, we also tested elbow strikes against round kicks in a live environment, adding a dynamic challenge that sharpened timing, distance, and decision-making. As a martial arts teacher, I found this phase of training

Here’s how I approach a 1.5-hour Muay Thai personal training session focused on sparring, moving through 12 rounds of 3 minutes each. I’ll share practical tips on how to get the most from your sparring, whether you’re new to Muay Thai or looking to refine your skills.

Transitioning smoothly between striking ranges is a skill that separates good Muay Thai practitioners from great ones. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fighter, understanding how to move between boxing, clinch, and kickboxing ranges can improve your effectiveness and adaptability in the ring. This guide breaks down practical ways to train these transitions, illustrated by a recent training session with a long-term client recovering from a back injury.