F.A.Q.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I Need Any Experience?
Not at all! A large number of our students started without any experience.
Do I Need to Be in Shape?
Nope! Our Muay Thai programs eases you into the workout at your own pace and skill level.
What Is the Class Like?
Your average lesson will consist of you warming up, learning and practicing technique, pad work and cool downs. Also included in the lesson is a great emphasis on correct form, execution, conditioning, ring strategy (if necessary) and more.
What is Muay Thai Training Like?
Your average lesson will consist of you warming up, learning and practicing technique, pad work and cool downs. Also included in the lesson is a great emphasis on correct form, execution, conditioning, ring strategy (if necessary) and more. A session of Muay Thai not only has a high caloric expenditure; it’s also a great way to tone your body and relieve stress. it’s high energy but suitable and enjoyable by all levels.
Is Muay Thai for me?
YES! If you want a fun, tough, enjoyable work out then MUAY THAI IS DEFINITELY FOR YOU!
Do you have parking?
Yes! We have plenty of parking. We are located in a shopping center in the middle of a pizza shop and a liquor store. There is a 10 car lot that is on a first come first serve basis, and there is also plenty of neighborhood street parking. The Image below shows where street parking is available at all hours:
Do you have children’s classes?
Yes, We have kid’s classes as well as teens.
Kids: (Ages 4-10) Monday, Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Teens: (Ages 11-16) Tuesday, Thursday: 5:00 PM-5:45 PM
Initiation Fee for Kids and Teens: $49
Initiation fee includes school uniform (shorts, t-shirt) and registration.
Kids and Teen classes per month: $99
How much time does training take?
Your typical class takes about One hour and is split into different segments such as; warm up, stretch, bag work/shield work, pad work, technique drilling sparring and cool down.
Is sparring offered/required?
Yes sparring is offered, and NO, sparring is never required. Sparring is always OPTIONAL. Classes spar every monday, wednesday and friday for 15 minutes towards the end of class, and sparring classes are offered afterward for those who want to supplement their training. Coach Victor will always have exercises for you to do in lieu of sparring.
As a courtesy to our members, we do not allow drop-in’s for sparring nor do we let members spar until at least their first month of membership.
Is there danger of injury?
As with any contact sport, injuries may happen. At The Thai Boxing Institute in Mar Vista, we take extra care in making sure everyone is paired up correctly and the staff takes extra precaution to make sure everyone is training in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
TBI does provide loaner equipment (gloves, shinguards), but most students prefer to use their own gloves and protective gear.
What do I need for class?
Boxing – handwraps, gloves.
Muay Thai – handwraps, gloves.
Sparring – handwraps, gloves, shinguards, headgear, mouthpiece.
Is a school uniform required?
Not necessarily, although our initiation fee includes a school uniform, it is not necessary to wear it to every training session. We do ask that members, as part of our ‘Code of Conduct’ wear clean training clothes. Muay Thai shorts are not necessary although they would be greatly appreciated 🙂