FAQ - Mission Muay Thai Inc. - Make It Your Mission

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What do I bring for my first Muay Thai class at Mission?

Come to class clean, with good hygiene and fitness attire (body fitting, less baggy)
Check in with the front desk manager and sign in for class
No shoes will be worn on the mats (flip flops/slip-on shoes are best for traveling to/from school)
Hand wraps, gloves, shin guards, groin protector, water, towel (Email us if you have questions about specific training gear – info@missionmuaythai.com)
Classes are one-hour training sessions – plan accordingly

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What is Muay Thai?

Muay Thai sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. Muay Thai is historically known as the “Art of 8 limbs” because it utilizes 8 points of contact: punches, elbows, knees, and kicks. [fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”20px” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_size=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center”][/fusion_separator]

What size boxing gloves do I need to have for classes?

For the youth students, we suggest 8-ounce gloves. For teen students, 12 ounces or 14 ounces, depending on height and body build. For adults, we highly recommend 14 ounces (suitable for bag work and light sparring) or 16 ounces (heavier, great for sparring). We currently do not sell boxing gloves but carry hand wraps and mouthpieces for training. We suggest Amazon for your first set of boxing gloves and shin pads!

Note: For bag work or mitt work (adults), we suggest 12-ounce gloves to improve striking power and conditioning

Are there different levels for classes? Beginners, Advanced, etc.?

Yes, there is! When you view our schedule online, you will see different classes scheduled for different levels
Mechanics | Designed for beginners and all new students who have never trained in Muay Thai, Martial Arts and/or are new to our school
Basics Level (M1) – Mission 1 | Students who exemplify M1 level practice, and curriculum consistency and have been granted to test for M1 Level Testing from our Fundamentals classes. Note: All students are required to take Muay Thai Fundamentals. Students invited to M1 classes show a positive attitude and strong understanding of our Fundamentals curriculum, which allows access to M1 classes.
Advanced Level (M2) – Mission 2 | Students who have tested in the M1 level or students who have trained in Muay Thai for several years with a strong understanding of Muay Thai technique, technical sparring, and authentic Muay Thai culture.
Fighter Level (MF) – Mission Fighter | Professional fighters, Semi-Professional fighters, and active Amateur Fighters only. Students who have had at least three sanctioned fights and above (not PKB or PMT).

I heard about Mission Muay Thai and want to learn more. Where can I find more information about your school/gym?

All of our information and updates are communicated on our website and social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube
Feel free to call or email us with any questions: info@missionmuaythai.com

I have kids in their teens, and since your youth programs are for ages (5-12), does that mean they have to join the adults’ classes?

No, not necessarily. The pricing structure is different once you complete the youth/teen programs and move into the adult classes; however, all kids/teens are evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on size, maturity, and experience. Some teens can remain in the youth programs and some in the adult programs. Email us to learn more about the process: info@missionmuaythai.com

What are Mission 101 classes?

Mission 101 classes are conducted once a month (every first Friday). These are lecture-type classes where we discuss specific Muay Thai topics in a question-and-answer setting including Muay Thai history, culture, and tradition. Each month we focus on subjects that may include Thai scoring, rules and regulations, specific techniques, Mission level testing requirements, etc. This is a learning environment session, and we encourage all our students to sign up and attend to learn more about Muay Thai. [fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”20px” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_size=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center”][/fusion_separator]

What if I am a beginner and never had a martial arts/combat training background? Can I still train at Mission?

Yes. Mission Muay Thai is a curriculum-based martial arts academy that includes basic training classes for beginners and all levels. We strongly recommend taking all our Fundamentals courses if you are a beginner!

I have heard about Muay Thai training and how intense cardio and conditioning can be. I want to lose weight, but I haven’t trained in the gym for a while – can I register and jump into any class?

Yes, but take it SLOW (basic/advanced classes only). Our Muay Thai training is a technical and conditioning-based curriculum that takes time to learn. Every practitioner is different and has different goals, so take it easy and learn to relax and grow with the training.