Martial Arts Guide
What people wonder before they start: which discipline suits you, what happens in the first class, what changes for kids, how to set up a routine to lose weight. Short, clear, and written for Antalya.
How to Start Boxing
A guide for anyone starting boxing from scratch: what happens in the first class, what gear you need, how the first 4 weeks go, common mistakes.
Beginner's guide · 7 minMuay Thai, Kickboxing or Boxing?
The differences between Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing: strikes used, tempo, learning time, weight loss and self-defence compared.
Comparison · 8 minMartial Arts for Kids
A guide for parents: at what age can a child start martial arts, which discipline suits them, are the classes safe, what are the benefits, what happens in the trial class.
Parents' guide · 7 minLosing Weight and Getting Fit with Martial Arts
A guide to losing weight with boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai: why it works, how many classes a week, when results show, how to combine it with functional training, common mistakes.
Conditioning guide · 7 minHow to Start Muay Thai
A guide for anyone starting Muay Thai from scratch: what happens in the first class, what the eight limbs are, what gear you need, how the first month goes, what age you can start.
Beginner's guide · 8 minMartial Arts for Women: Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai
A martial arts guide for women: what the classes are like, will it make you bulky, is sparring compulsory, which one for self-defence, what to bring to the first class.
Beginner's guide · 7 minHow to Start MMA, and at What Age
A guide for anyone who wants to start MMA: what MMA is, which base to start from, what age you can start, what happens in the first class, what training in the cage is like, is sparring compulsory.
Beginner's guide · 8 minNew to Antalya? A Gym Guide for Newcomers
A guide for expats and newcomers to Antalya and Konyaaltı: how to join a martial arts gym, what documents you need, prices, language support, kids' groups, getting there and parking.
For newcomers to the city · 6 minHow to Start Kickboxing
Starting kickboxing from scratch: the first class, whether you need to be flexible, gear, the first month, classes per week.
Beginner's guide · 8 minHow to Choose a Martial Arts Gym in Antalya
8 questions to ask a boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai or MMA gym in Antalya: coach, levels, trial class, price, membership terms, sparring, location.
Antalya guide · 7 minPrivate Lessons or Group Classes?
Private lessons vs group classes in combat sports: how fast you learn, cost, motivation, and who each one suits.
Decision guide · 6 minWhat Do You Learn in a Combat Sport, and in How Many Months?
What do you realistically learn in boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai in the first week, the first month, month 3, month 6 and year 1?
Progress guide · 7 minBoxing Gloves and Martial Arts Gear Guide
Starting boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai or MMA: which gear do you buy, and in what order?
Gear guide · 7 minA Sports Schedule for Kids During the School Year
How to set up a sports schedule for your child during the school year: how many days a week, balancing it with lessons and homework, what to expect by age, exam weeks and holidays.
Parents' guide · 6 minHow to Wrap Your Hands for Boxing: Step by Step
How to wrap your hands for boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai: step-by-step wrapping, protecting the wrist and knuckles, how tight it should be, common mistakes and caring for your wraps.
Technique guide · 5 minWhat Is Sparring, and When Do You Start?
What sparring is in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA, how it differs from a fight, when you start, whether it's compulsory, what gear you need and what to watch out for in your first spar.
Training guide · 6 minWhat Is Pad Work, and What Does It Give You?
What pad work is in boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai, how it differs from the heavy bag, what it gives you, what a round on the pads looks like and the mistakes beginners make.
Training guide · 5 minStarting a Combat Sport After 40
Can you start boxing, kickboxing or Muay Thai after 40?
Beginner's guide · 6 minIs Kickboxing or Muay Thai Dangerous?
Are kickboxing, Muay Thai and boxing dangerous?
Health guide · 6 minWhich Combat Sport Is Best for Self-Defence?
Which combat sport is most effective for self-defence: boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing or MMA?
Comparison · 6 minGym Workouts or a Combat Sport?
Regular gym workouts, or a combat sport like boxing, kickboxing or Muay Thai?
Comparison · 6 min
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