New to Muay Thai? Why Private Training Helps Beginners Progress Faster

Jan 31
2 min read

Starting Muay Thai is exciting — but for beginners, it can also feel overwhelming.

In your first few weeks, there’s a lot happening at once: learning stance, guard, footwork, strikes, pad work, and trying to keep up with drills in class. Most beginners are doing their best to copy what they see, often training with another beginner who’s also still learning.

That’s where private training (PT) becomes a powerful tool — especially when combined with regular group classes.

Group Classes Build Structure — PT Adds Clarity

Group Muay Thai classes are essential for beginners. They create structure, consistency, fitness, and a supportive training environment.

However, classes move at a set pace. When you’re new, it’s easy for small technical details to be missed or misunderstood.

Private training exists alongside group classes to fill in those gaps.

How Private Training Speeds Up Learning

Private Muay Thai training helps beginners shorten the learning curve by slowing things down.

In a 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 session:

Techniques are broken down step by step
Small habits are corrected early
You receive immediate, personalised feedback
You can ask questions without pressure

Instead of guessing, you build understanding — and that understanding leads to faster progress.

Build Strong Fundamentals From Day One

Many beginners don’t develop “bad” habits — they develop uncorrected ones.

Private training allows coaches to refine your stance, balance, guard, and striking mechanics early, helping you build a solid technical base that supports everything you learn later.

After PT, many beginners notice that group classes suddenly make more sense. Movements feel familiar, drills are easier to follow, and confidence naturally grows.

Train With Authentic Thai Coaches at Maneema

At Maneema Muay Thai in Camperdown NSW, private training sessions are run by our experienced Thai trainers (Pong, Pick and Ken) well known from Sinbi Muay Thai, one of Thailand’s most respected Muay Thai gyms.

This authentic coaching is especially valuable for beginners looking to learn proper technique from the start.