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These articles explore what it's actually like to approach Muay Thai later in life. They're written from my personal training experiences in Thailand. If there is a particular area you would like to understand better, please get in touch.

Mark in boxing gloves, guard up during pad work

New Way to Get Fit After 50

If you're 50+ and looking for a genuinely new way to get fit, Muay Thai is an accessible option most people never consider — adaptable, beginner-friendly, and far less intimidating than it looks.

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Mark in red boxing gloves throwing a punch during training

Do you need to get fit before you start?

No, you don't need to be fit to start. How I prepared with a slow, home-based "couch to 5k" routine, and what my first trainer actually told me.

Mark in hand wraps with his guard up, ready to train

Can you start Muay Thai at 50?

A realistic look at age, fear, and whether Muay Thai can make sense later in life. This is often the best place to begin.

Mark kicking pads held by a Thai trainer

How beginners are taught in Thailand

Observations on pacing, instruction, and why beginner training is often calmer than it appears online.

Mark wrapping his hands before a Muay Thai session

Starting Muay Thai later in life

A personal account of what the first sessions actually feel like - including the awkwardness, the uncertainty, and how things gradually begin to settle.

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