Muay Thai For Ages 6yrs to 12yrs In Logan

Kids love Muay Thai.  The built-in variety of strikes – punches, kicks, knees and elbows makes it a fun and enjoyable way to learn strong self-defense skills.  Muay Thai is Thai Kickboxing, commonly referred to as the ‘Art of 8 limbs’, specifically because of the large number of weapons available to use in the strikes, 2 fists, 2 elbows, 2 knees, 2 shins.  For any parent who wants to be sure their child can safely defend themselves, Kids Muay Thai is a great choice. 

What your child can learn from Kids Muay Thai:

  • Basic Muay Thai techniques using punches, kicks, knees, and elbows
  • Coordination, balance, and agility
  • Defensive movement patterns
  • Respect, discipline, and self-confidence

Muay Thai has a strong cultural background, with traditions dating back to the 13th century.  While the sport has evolved over time, and it’s styles differ across continents, the strength of it’s ancient history is carried through in many modern class settings, such as the way students are taught to bow in and out of class.

We find that kids love the chaos of Muay Thai in action, and feel more at ease learning the defensive patterns of Muay Thai than other combat sports, as they are able to protect themselves more easily.

Kids Muay Thai in Australia is a good mix between learning traditional martial arts and a modern fighting sport.

Two girls practicing the kick they have learned in Kids Muay Thai class at The Fight Centre in Logan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muay Thai safe for children?

Muay Thai in Australia has substantial safety parameters built into the rules of the sport and governed by Muay Thai Queensland, under the umbrella of Muay Thai Australia.  These rules have evolved over time to ensure the sport is safe for everyone.

At TFC we teach kids Muay Thai in line with these competition rules, because they are best practise for safety!

Things like no head contact under 12 years old, the use of head gear and body padding and shin guards, as well as a limit on the types of strikes permitted.  All of this is to ensure that kids can not only learn, but also enjoy the sport as they grow.

What should my child wear to a Muay Thai class?

Comfortable sport/recreational clothes – shorts are preferred, but if long pants must be worn then they should be a type of legging or compression garment, and not something like sweatpants or trackpants.

It’s important that when learning Muay Thai kids have a full range of movement.

Generally any clothes that they are comfortable playing and jumping around in are fine.

School uniforms are not allowed on the mats, and training clothes should be fresh and clean for the day.

Is there sparring in kids Muay Thai?

Sparring – a simulated fight, is a key element to Kids Muay Thai training.  It allows them to put into practice the skills that they are learning, while in a safe and supervised environment.

Of course, it is always optional, and no kids will be forced into sparring before they are ready.

Kids Muay Thai sparring at TFC is scheduled to a designated day of the week, which often ends up becoming one of the kids favourite sessions.  No pressure, lots of fun, trying out new things they’ve learned and helping their peers along the way.

How does Muay Thai benefit kids?

Alongside the skills they learn for the sport, as well as improving their fitness and overall mobility and body to brain connection, Muay Thai in particular supports a deeper respect for self and others, it’s an ancient art, and the culture is built into it.

Confidence grows and we often see kids becoming calmer the more often they train, developing their capability to emotionally regulate on their own, even while in high stress situations.

How often should my kids train when learning Muay Thai?

A minimum of 2 training sessions per week, and as they progress you may want to include a 3rd class – generally a sparring session.

Consistency always wins over volume.  Just like most things, fitting their training into their overall routine will garner greater learning benefits over time.

Unlike other sports that are seasonal and have deadlines for game days etc, families whose kids train Muay Thai can adjust their learning schedule to accommodate their lifestyle, making it far less restrictive.