| Thai, most of the time known as kickboxing, started in | | | | so you need to be prepared for that. If the school |
| the sixteenth century as a kind of hand to hand | | | | does not prepare its students in the basics, they may |
| combat. During this period, most battles were on the | | | | become fearful or disillusioned. |
| ground, "mano a mano", using swords or whatever | | | | You should also go to the trouble of talking to some |
| else worked, such as bare hands or legs. | | | | students enrolled in the school. Find out their |
| As time went by, it became a sport rather than a way | | | | impressions of the style, the sport, the competition, the |
| of survival in battle, and hands were wrapped in | | | | instructors, and notice the level of enthusiasm with |
| horsehide and eventually gloves. The sport gained | | | | which they talk about it to you. Also, notice the |
| popularity and is now included with overall boxing | | | | cleanliness of the school. |
| techniques. | | | | Even though this is a personal decision for each |
| At its most basic, it is a combination of traditional | | | | person, you have to make sure you don' make the |
| boxing techniques along with martial arts kicking | | | | wrong choice and lose interest in the sport. So you |
| moves. If someone refers to kickboxing or Thai | | | | can see that it is critical to take these steps to find the |
| Boxing, Muay Thai is what they are talking about. | | | | best instruction. This is the way you will find the best |
| Kickboxing is the most common modern terminology. | | | | school for you. |
| Now, choosing the best school for your courses is the | | | | Many schools divide classes according to ability or age. |
| most important step. Look up all the schools in your | | | | Observe the class you would be joining. |
| neighborhood that offer kickboxing. | | | | You should also make a point of talking to the owner |
| Next, go to them in person for the best observation. | | | | or head of the school. S/he should be willing and |
| This way you can see how classes are conducted. | | | | capable of explaining every aspect of the classes. Find |
| Is the teacher expecting the students to learn merely | | | | out about their education and qualifications and what, if |
| be repeating his motions? Or is he more proactive, | | | | any, professional organizations they are a part of. |
| involving the students in each move? There are a lot | | | | Kickboxing is a physically grueling, competitive sport. If it |
| of people who are the best at their field, but are not | | | | not properly taught, the student will become disillusioned |
| able to pass this knowledge on to others. | | | | and even frightened. |
| Also bigger schools will have several instructors and | | | | You should also go to the trouble of talking to some |
| break down classes into\according to age, ability and | | | | students of the school. Learn whether they think they |
| experience. If this is the case, pick a class to observe | | | | are getting good instruction, and whether they are |
| such as one you would be in. | | | | "turned on" by their classes. The cleanliness of the |
| Another important thing in choosing the right school is | | | | facility is extremely important. |
| to talk with the head instructor, or owner. Here you will | | | | Choosing the right Muay Thai Kickboxing school is a |
| find out all of the basics of the classes and the | | | | matter of personal preference, and choosing the |
| teachers. Question his qualifications and training, and | | | | wrong one can turn you off from the sport. These |
| whether he maintains membership in any professional | | | | steps are well worth taking. You can then be sure that |
| groups. | | | | you will have the best school. |
| Don't forget that kickboxing is a highly physical sport, | | | | |