Muay Thai is known as 'the art of eight limbs' utilising kicks, knees, elbows and punches. The art also makes use of the clinch to throw opponents and deliver short punches, elbows and knees.
Here at QM Muay Thai we organise training several times a week for those interested in training and fighting. We employ professional
coaches to come in and cater to our members’ training needs: everything from fitness to fight technique. While it is an individual sport we train
as a team, and socialise as a team, and we’re always excited to take on new members. We coach members at various different levels so
beginners are encouraged to take part and try out new sports. Muay Thai is growing massively in the UK and we were thrilled to see it officiated as an Olympic sport in 2016.
Whether you want to get in shape or start fighting, come along! Anyone from complete beginners to more experienced individuals are more
than welcome!
We participate in inter-university competitions against KCL, UCL, Imperial and nationally. Whether you want to train to fight competitively or simply train and get fit, we are happy to accommodate any and everyone who’s enthusiastic about Muay Thai.
It's a one off annual membership fee of £50, or a termly membership of £25, all of which will be reinvested towards new equipment, fight
nights and socials.
We hope to see you there!
Muay Thai - The Most Complete Form of Stand Up Fighting.
Training
All training sessions are run in the QMOTION building. (keep an eye on our instagram/facebook for any updates)
Thursday : 2:30- 4pm (Sports Hall)
Saturday; 6-8pm (Sports Hall)
Taster session: The taster session will take place somewhere in the week after the welcome week fair. Your first session will be free but you must contact us beforehand (details below)
Equipment: Gloves, Shinguards provided by the Gym. Loose clothes for training. No need for sports shoes (training is bare feet on mats). Hand wraps are recommended!
Competitions
KCL Fight Night, UCL Fight Night, and other University Fight Nights
Recreational Muay Thai
QMSU also offers Get Active Muay Thai sessions for just £2.50 per session and open to all abilities. It's a fun, social, turn up and play programme, visit the Get Active site for more information.
How to get Involved
- Like the Facebook page and Instagram Page. Get in contact with the club committee members.
- Attend the taster session - this first session is free!
- Purchase your subs - at the Hub (Mile End), BLSA reception (Whitechapel) or online.
- Enjoy! Take part in the sessions, and compete in the matches.
Personal Fitness
QMSU offers a gym on the Mile End campus, Qmotion, as well as a sister-gym in Charterhouse Square, Fitness to Practice, both with competitive student membership rates. This is ideal for students who want to purchase a gym membership - which is separate from a Club Sport subs - to improve and maintain peak physical fitness.
With every gym membership, you get a free 60 minute one-to-one session with trained instructors which includes:
- A personalised gym programme tailored to your own fitness goals;
- A full demonstration of exercise and techniques, and guidance on resistance machines;
- Information and advice on nutrition;
- A 60 minute review session every 6-8 weeks to re-evaluate and re-customise a new programme to avoid plateaus.
Contact Details
President - Mohammed Islam
(mohammed.islam@hss21.qmul.ac.uk)
Treasurer - Yoosuf Tucker
(y.tucker@se21.qmul.ac.uk)