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Top 5 Mistakes New Muay Thai Students Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Starting Muay Thai is an exciting and empowering journey. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or just a new challenge, Muay Thai has something to offer. But like any complex skill, beginners often fall into the same traps when first stepping into the gym. Here are the top five mistakes new students make in Muay Thai - and how to avoid them.
Fuel Your Training Sessions
When you’re gearing up for a session of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or Muay Thai, what you put in your body can make or break your performance. These are physically demanding sports that require strength, endurance, agility, and mental focus. Whether you’re training early in the morning or hitting the mats after work, eating and hydrating properly throughout the day will help you get the most out of your session and recover faster afterward.
Here’s a practical, no-nonsense guide to what to eat and drink on training days.
Luke Lessei Secures First-Round TKO at ONE Fight Night 27
On January 10, 2025, at ONE Fight Night 27 in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium, American Muay Thai fighter Luke "The Chef" Lessei delivered a commanding performance, defeating Canada's Cody Jerome via first-round TKO in a 160.5-pound catchweight bout. Lessei's strategic use of body strikes led to multiple knockdowns, culminating in a stoppage at the 2:00 mark of the opening round.