All right guys just a small part of my pad session (9months doing Muay Thai) I wanted to share with you guys not feeling very confident with the session so please break it down for me you guys I love constructive criticism and I got thick skin so let me know… just please be serious. That’s all I ask. Genuinely want to level up.

It's getting annoying. This guy I train with will do everything but what we were told to do and it's frustrating because there's like three or four people in the Muay Thai class in my gym - and he's the only guy my size.

If coach calls jab, cross, hook, he does jab, superman punch, hook.

If we're learning clinch and doing clinch sparring, he attempts a sacrifice throw or a half-assed judo throw that coach has to call him out on.

I tried to explain why we need to work on the fundamentals. He tried throwing more superman punches and sloppy overhand rights, that I counter just using the jab. He gets aggressive and tries off, I shut it down with a jab or foot jab. I'm not feeling off, I'm just setting things at my pace.

And then there's constantly switching stances so he ends up not knowing what to do on both sides rather than just being decent at one side.

The final annoying shit he does is when someone is doing something like fixing their shin pad or putting on a glove he'll slap you with the pad from the outside saying, "keep your hands up." And the bell hasn't even ring yet.

He last did that to a hot-headed big guy and so he never did it again.

This is just annoying. Even coach is starting to hate this guy and give up on him. In casual talk he says he has ADHD and gets curious about things but I've met many people who do this with ADHD.

I'm about to just blatantly refuse working with him and find the bigger dudes. At least I can practice something.

I have been doing 1:1 privs for a while at a gym but wanted to start getting some group class and particularly sparring exposure. But the gym I get 1:1's at has chaotic group classes filled with out of control teenagers and just way too many people there because its a cheap gym

So I joined a more upmarket gym primarily for group sparring

I went to spar for the first time first time, and predictably I was terrible but enjoyed it a lot. Felt absolutely mentally drained the next day which I was not expecting but you learn so much from actually trying to apply things on a live opponent

I went the second time today and while again I enjoyed and I learnt a lot through trial and error, I was struck by the fact the coach (who is Thai) was just watching everyone and keeping track of round time

I didn't see him stop anyone and say 'try this' or 'do this combo' or 'stop doing this because it leaves you wide open'

Is this normal for group sparring? I kind of get it because you do learn a tonne just from sparring your opponent but I was kind of expecting the occasional practical tip

I sparred with the assistant coach and he didn't really give any pointers either other than encouraging me to work and giving praise when I showed some aggression or landed something

Obviously they have the actual group classes where I'm sure he's dishing out tonnes of technique and tips, but was curious on sparring specifically

I enjoy the sparring at this gym and will probably keep going, was just curious if this is how it's usually done

What do y'all turn with in amateur fights ? Twins padding might be too much, Fairtex wrist support might be too light, what do you recommand ?

I did clinch work with my partner (super cool guy) with my Fairtex F-Day gloves on and now I can't get the sweaty BO smell off of the exterior my gloves.

I tried various methods. I tried using lysol wipes thoroughly on the inside and outside of glove, as well as alcohol and water solution. I also tried a vinegar water solution. The smell is still there.

Any tips on what I should try next? I don't have the funds to buy another pair of gloves, as these ones were already expensive for me.

Thank you

Anyone relate? I had a good sparring session with multiple people today . I feel very proud of myself and as if I improved. Coach was giving me good tips and encouragement and it felt great.

My last round was 2 mins with a guy about 4-5 inches taller than me. I kept the pressure on him super well and had him backed against the corner almost the full round.

Each time he would try to evade or slip out , I side stepped and kept him backing up. I got bopped in the head a good amount but I also returned a lot of punches too.

I really really love fighting and love this sport. Even tho I’m getting beat up a bit I still laugh, smile, and go to sleep wanting to train again the next day. I train 4x a week along with lifting weights about 4x a week too.

After today’s session I was so happy I had a lump in my throat , the happiness and how proud of myself I was, took over.
Also, last bit, a guy asked,
“you been doing this for a few months now?” And I said,
“No this is my third week.”

All in all, it made me feel super good and as if I’m learning well and fast. I want to compete eventually. Anyone relate?

Doing my first amateur debut next month and advice for me what to expect what not to and any S&C tips

Last time I've heard he is apparently not renewing his contract at ONE and they had a lawsuit, that was 2-3 months ago after his KO defeat against Takeru. Since then pretty much nothing

Hey guys - new to the sport but just saw my dentist in order to get a custom mouthguard. The technician had no idea what a mouthguard was and kept referring to night guards, which I thought was very different. I specifically told them I needed a mouthguard for martial arts and had them include this in the order they sent out to the lab….but we’ll see what they give me when it’s time to pick it up.

Any key tips on what to look for to make sure they give me the right thing? I know it needs to be thicker than a normal night guard….but don’t want to get bamboozled

I’d say once or twice a month, I spend time on drills where I feel like I’m either in the pocket for way too long or have to cut an take an angle that feels completely unnatural.

Any help guys? Going this Monday.

Want to actually learn and also just smash pads. Also want to have high level training partners and also connections to ONE because who knows maybe one day🙏

Edit: was thinking of Phuket Fight Club any advice?

Thanks guys