SESSION ETIQUETTE & TRAINING RULES

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29/04/2025

What is Muay Thai?

Muay Thai is referred to as the ‘Art of Eight Limbs’ or the ‘Science of Eight Limbs’ because it refers to the use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight ‘points of contact’, as opposed to ‘two points’ (fists) used in Boxing and ‘four points’ (hands and feet) used in other more regulated Martial Art sports. Muay Thai evolved in Thailand from the ancient art of Siam known as ‘Muay Boran’, which means ‘Ancient Boxing’.

What do we offer?

Our training programme consists of Muay Thai, which uses western boxing, various kicks, knee strikes and elbow strikes making it a sound and effective fitness and self defence programme.

What comes next?

Now that you’ve started, you’ll need the correct equipment to train and protect yourself. To participate in our training, you will be required to have a club training kit. This consists of a custom club t-shirt, custom club muay thai shorts and black anklets. This is usually required after two-three weeks of training. Further to that we aim to have you working with partners within 4-6 sessions, sometimes sooner and others a little longer. For you to work with partners you’ll need the correct protective equipment, which should consist of hand wraps or inner gloves, muay thai/boxing gloves, gumshield, groin guard (a male essential). As you continue your training, we’ll advise as and when needed.

Why have rules?

As part of a team, it is important that certain rules and discipline are enforced to help aid safety and enhance your development. Furthermore, it helps to develop the correct attitude towards instructors, other students, and your own training.

It’s necessary that students are familiar with the MGRM Muay Thai etiquette and training rules that are listed below. They are not in any specific order but should always be followed. Parents and/or guardians should ensure that their child fully understands and follows them.

It's important that you the student familiarise yourself with the following.

MGRM MUAY THAI REGULATIONS & POLICY

A Membership can be revoked at any time.
A student membership is issued subject to the conditions outlined below by MGRM Muay Thai and is issued in the interest of all parties. This is an infinite list and provides some key principles. This list can be updated at any time.
Instructors and management have the right to exclude any member on a temporary or permanent basis if they do not abide by the club’s regulations.
Rudeness to any member of the management team or staff, will NOT be tolerated in any way, be it from the student, parent or guardian and may result in the dismissal of the student.
Photography or filming in the session is not allowed.

SESSION ETIQUETTE & TRAINING RULES

Respect and Discipline

All MGRM Muay Thai instructors will be always correctly addressed. The instructors can be identified as and referred to as ‘Kru’ or ‘Coach’.
Respect towards instructors, management, fellow students and visitors should be maintained. No student should lose their temper under any circumstance. Students who repeatedly show disrespect towards the instructors, management, other students or the training will be:
i. Given a verbal warning and noted as having demonstrated inappropriate behaviour. In the case of a junior (under 18 years old) their parent(s) or guardians(s) will be informed.
ii. In the instance that there is no improvement in their behaviour over a period of time that we agree, this will result in a second verbal warning, which may then lead to dismissal from MGRM Muay Thai and the student will be asked to leave the session.
All sessions shall commence and end with the formal bow (Wai).
All students must always follow given instructions.
No student should tease or abuse their ability on any person at any time.
Students MUST NOT undertake any form of sparring unless they have been instructed to do so by the instructor as part of their training.
Club premises and club equipment should not be misused in any way.
The chief/head instructor’s word is conclusive and must be conformed to.

Personal care and hygiene

Personal hygiene is always necessary – students should be mindful of their personal hygiene as they will be training alongside others.
Cleanliness is essential and students must wear a clean, tidy, unexhausted training kit.
As part of the student’s safety, fingernails and toenails must be clean and short.
No footwear or jewellery to be worn during a training session.
In the instance where prescription glasses are required, these should be replaced with prescription sports glasses or contact lenses where possible.
Long hair must be tied back securely, for example in a bun or plait.
A towel should be kept in the kit bag for excessive sweat.
Drinking water should be brought to every training session; spill-proof bottles are advised.
Students should not be intoxicated when training.
Student’s belongings are their own responsibility.

Payments

Sessions must be pre-booked using the website ahead of attending the session, (by either the pay as you go or the membership plan option). There is NO facility for credit. Members should not ask for credit as refusal may offend.
Please refer to the Membership Terms and Conditions regarding cancellations.
Event fees (e.g. gradings, seminars) must be paid by the deadline provided; refunds or credits will not be given if the event is missed.

Attendance

Students should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the session start time. If late, students should wait until instructed to join the session.
Students should inform the chief/head instructor or the club secretary prior to the start of the session if they are unable to attend.
Students under 16 years of age should be collected promptly by their parent or guardian from the training room.

Membership

Anyone that registers on our booking platform and purchases a payment option is automatically a member. There is no annual membership fee.

MGRM MUAY THAI GRADING REGULATIONS

To further develop with us, it is essential that you regularly undertake club gradings. This is also a way to demonstrate your acquired skills and to continue to progress through the MGRM Muay Thai syllabus.

To undertake a grading, students are expected to complete regular training sessions appropriate for their level, at sessions identified by the chief/head instructor. Closer to a grading, the chief/head instructor will advise them if enough training has been undertaken and if it is to the standard expected for that level.

The diagram below illustrates the consecutive training hours required per term to undertake a grading for that level (a term is a 12-week training cycle). The hours required are depicted in each chevron below each level. For example, to undertake Level 1, the student will need to complete between 10-12 training hours in 12 weeks; to undertake the next Level (L2) they will need to complete 10-12 training hours in 12 weeks, etc… There is also a possibility that a solid colour can be attempted, for example from Level 3 to Level 5, by completing between 20-24 training hours in a 12-week training cycle.

NB: The training duration below is a guideline and can be subject to change without notice. Individuals can advance earlier depending upon their skill level, progress and at the chief/head instructor’s discretion. Advanced sessions including the pad work and sparring sessions are essential to continue development for level 10+. For competition, fighters are required to train at all the relevant sessions per week, including sparring sessions.

This diagram illustrates the required consecutive training hours per term (12-week cycle) to level up.

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