08/30/2026
Thinking about trying Muay Thai Kickboxing but have no idea where to start?
You don’t need to be in great shape first. You don’t need martial arts experience. And you definitely don’t need to know how to throw a perfect roundhouse kick before walking through the door.
We put together a Beginner’s Guide to Muay Thai Kickboxing that answers the questions we hear all the time:
What happens in your first class?
What should you wear?
How often should you train?
Is Muay Thai safe for beginners?
What if you’re completely out of shape?
What mistakes should you avoid when getting started?
Muay Thai gives you an incredible full-body workout while developing real skills, improving your conditioning, and giving your brain a much-needed break from everything else going on during the day.
If Muay Thai has been on your radar, start here:
https://www.dragongym.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-muay-thai-kickboxing.cfm
And when you’re ready to get off the screen and onto the mats, Dragon Gym offers beginner-friendly Muay Thai Kickboxing classes in Exton and Malvern, PA.
Muay Thai is called the art of eight limbs because you fight with your fists, elbows, knees, and shins. That's eight points of contact instead of the two fists you'd use in boxing. The sport originated in Thailand centuries ago and has evolved into a globally recognized striking discipline that comb...