Mauy Thai and possible problems

oceansize

hi there,

im 28 and just about to join a mauy thai class everyone monday and wedneday for self defence and fitness,

im a bit of a wimp, i've got very thin wrists, small hands and thin legs.

my problem is, when i'm trying to lift weights up to my chest i get what feels like straining on the outer forearm just above the wrist joint. So it feels like it's at the very end of both ulna's just where the joint is... i can't explain very well.

and as i very think wrists, is there a bigger chance that taking kicks and trying to block etc with thin wrists and some possible stress related injuries that i might be more prone to breaking my arm/wrist?

thanks guys

also am i kinda of too old to be taking up this at 28?

ginoginelli

not too sure about the wrist related stuff, did you have an injury there in the past? Maybe you should have it checked out..

In regards to being too old at 28 - get out of it!! Some people dont reach their physical peak till their 30's!

muckwarrior

Don't worry about kicks, you won't be blocking them with your wrists in Muay Thai. Although if you think you have a problem get it checked out, and make sure to wrap your hands well!

oceansize

wrap my hands well for what reason?

and as it's my first class on monday, how long before i start doing anything properly physical?

what should i be doing to prepare for going up there also? havn't done any cardio work or anything like that in about a year and have a little bit if a beer gut haha.

Killme00

Dont worry about your age, size or shape. Just get in there and enjoy your training. Just like lifting weights, if you feel that its too tough then you can slow down or ask your partner to ease up. You'll love it.

Where are you gonna start training?

oceansize

thanks mate,

im starting in waterford. a mate of mine is going there

muckwarrior

oceansize wrote: »

wrap my hands well for what reason?

When your punching pads or a bag a lot you can damage your hands if you don't protect them. Using hand wraps provides support for your hands and helps avoid injury.

Dave Joyce

im starting in waterford.

Presume you're going training with John Walsh if its Waterford, so just have a word with him before training and explain your problem. He's a sound guy and a great trainer and it/he will put your mind at ease.

Cherry Blossom

Hand wraps help support your wrists too. I'm 29 with an absolutely crap fitness level apart from the bit of core workout I get from showjumping but no cardio or anything like that. I started kick boxing three weeks ago (a few days before I quit smoking) and go twice a week I'm absolutely loving it and it's now my motivation for not going back on the smokes :rolleyes: I'm already able to keep up the pace with the non-smokers. I'm finding theres a lot of focus on technique and aim in these early weeks but I'm told we will be significantly picking up the pace after 6 weeks so I'm trying to do palates and aerobics 3 times a week each at home to help prepare for it (I'm not always able to fit it all in and sometimes I'm just too sore!) and it gives me something to do other than smoke!

belikewater

their are a lot of exercises you can do to strengthen your forearms prior to lifting .forearm press,is one also wrist curls ,sit on a chair with a dumbell in your hand ,place your forearm on your knee palms facing up curling the dumbell up to you only moving your wrist not your arm do 8 to 10 times depending on weight and then do reverse with palms facing downward ,in many kung fu systems the forearm is trained quite a lot especially in chin na and trapping ,you might want to ask some one you know to check out your technique while you are lifting as often bad technique results in injury ,enjoy the thai boxing , and remember fitness is not a destination .

cagefan

hey man, dont worry about your wrists or your age...any decent class you'll be gradually introduced to the different techniques. Just dont go too hard and enjoy the class..I took up MMA last year (27) and while I got knocked about a bit Im now holding my own with everyone. Just go at your own pace and make sure everyone knows ur only beginning when you start sparring