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Training Muay Thai with Intention – Why You NEED To Do It

Posted on May 14, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang

You show up to training – you’re physically there. But are you also mentally there?

Training with intention is one of the most important aspects of Muay Thai, and can have a significant impact on your progress. When we train with intention, we are not just going through the motions or trying to get in a workout. Instead, we are focused on specific goals and objectives that will help us improve our technique, fitness, and overall performance in the ring.

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Training with Purpose

Training with intention allows us to make the most of our training time by ensuring that every drill, exercise, and round has a specific purpose and objective. This helps us to stay motivated and engaged, and ensures that we are making progress towards our goals.

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Form and Technique

You can’t develop better form and technique without being mindful of what you’re doing. By focusing on specific aspects of your technique during each session, you can identify areas that need improvement and make targeted adjustments to our movements and positioning. This can lead to significant improvements in your overall technique and performance.

Faster Progress

When you train with intention, you have a clear purpose and direction for your training. This can help you progress more quickly and efficiently than if you were just going through the motions.

Intentional training helps you to focus on what you want to achieve and take the necessary steps to get there.

Injury Prevention

A common way people end up injurying themselves while working out is not focusing on what they’re doing. People who are doing deadlifts pull with improper form and end up hurting their backs. This concept certainly applies to many people who lack focus in training – they end up hurting themselves because they’re unaware of their surroundings or their bodily movements.

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When you train with intention, you’re more mindful of your movements and technique. This can help prevent injuries that might occur if you were not paying attention to your body.

Flow & Enjoyment

Become fully engaged in the moment and focused on your training. This can help you get into a state of flow and improve your overall performance. While you’re in a flow state, you will find that you are enjoying your time there much more. This, in turn, can help you stay motivated and committed to your goals.

Mental Game

Develop a stronger mental game. By setting specific goals and objectives for each training session, we are training our minds to focus on the task at hand and to push through mental barriers that may be holding us back. This can translate into improved mental toughness and resilience in the ring.

Overall, training with intention is a critical component of success in Muay Thai. By approaching each training session with specific goals and objectives, we can make the most of our time and energy, improve our technique and form, and develop a stronger mental game that will serve us well in and out of the ring. #trainwithintention #muayth

Remember, every training session is an opportunity to improve and become a better version of yourself. Train with intention, and you’ll see the results in and out of the gym.

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