Your First Class
Arrive a few minutes early in clothes you can move in. A coach will wrap your hands, lend you gloves and pair you with someone patient.
Class starts with a warm-up, moves into technique (usually a stance, a kick or a short combination), then pad rounds and bag work. You can rest whenever you need to.
What to Buy, and When
Nothing for the first class. After a week or two, get hand wraps and 16 oz gloves. Shin guards come next, once you start partner drills. Ask a coach before buying: we will point you to gear that lasts.
How Often to Train
Two or three classes a week is the sweet spot for beginners. It is enough to remember technique between sessions and leaves time to recover.
How Fast You Will Progress
In the first month most students learn a solid stance, the teep, the roundhouse kick, basic punches and how to hold pads. By three months, combinations feel natural and conditioning improves noticeably.
Do You Have to Spar?
No. Sparring is optional and only happens once you and your coach agree you are ready. Many students never compete and train purely for fitness, skill and confidence.
