Three things I wish someone had told me before starting Muay Thai

After 7 months of Muay Thai I want to share what I wished I'd known at the start.

First: shin conditioning — it hits earlier and harder than the internet suggests. Budget for it practically and mentally. Second: the hand wraps you buy first will probably be wrong — ask your coach before spending money. Third: eight limbs is the foundation everything else builds on, but it looks boring from the outside. Resist the temptation to rush toward advanced teep push kick before the fundamentals are solid.

the clinch game opening up is the reward for getting through all of that. It's worth it.