- Warmup - This generally consists of jumping rope for several minutes. Jumping rope is a staple of Muay Thai and you will see most gyms incorporate it in their routines. Jumping rope increases foot speed, which is essential for any striking art. Additionally, jumping rope helps build up calf strength - the calves are a very important muscle in Muay Thai. Just look at the next Muay Thai fighter you see and you'll generally see some basketball-sized calves. Sometimes warmup will involve running around the gym (on the balls of the feet to help build calf strength) and shuffling. Doing some walking knee drills often happens at the end the rope jumping.
- Whole Body Combo - Matee will generally show the class a combination involving all the Muay Thai "tools" - the hands, elbows, knees and legs. Each member of the class will partner up with one person holding pads (the receiver of the attack) and another taking gloves (the attacker). When everyone has their safety gear on, Matee will demonstrate the combination several times and answer questions. Once everyone is clear, the class is encouraged to try a few times and again, ask questions. With the combo settled in, the attacker will generally do 3 - 3 minute rounds of the combination. After 3 rounds, the partners switch so everyone gets an opportunity to work the combination.
- Low Kick Combo - Holding normal "Thai Pads", it's difficult to work low kicks at all, and impossible with power. So often we will work a combination involving low kicks using special pads designed to absorb kicks. Again, students will partner up and learn a combination from Matee. The class is given an opportunity to try the combo and ask questions. Again, the student will go for a few 3 minute rounds, then the partners switch their roles.
- Conditioning - By this point most of our hour is gone, so it's time for some conditioning. Typically this will involving something like sit ups, leg lifts, scissor kicks and push ups, but it varies from class to class. Conditioning and strengthing the bodies core (stomach and back muscles) are essential to Muay Thai success.
The above is a typical class, but for your first class you likely will have a little different experience. It's important to get some basics down before you engage in combos with other students. Typically a first time student will be paired up with an experienced student to work on some Muay Thai basics. Proper stance, proper form for throwing a punch and kick. While simple and easy to learn, it is at the same time always a challenge.
The Muay Thai training schedule with Matee at Warrior Way is as follows:
| Monday | 1 - 2 PM Muay Thai Mixed |
| Monday | 7 - 8 PM Open Training |
| Tuesday | 6 - 7 PM Muay Thai Beginner |
| Tuesday | 7 - 8 PM Muay Thai Mixed |
| Wednesday | 1 - 2 PM Muay Thai Mixed |
| Wednesday | 7 - 8 PM Muay Thai Mixed |
| Wednesday | 8 - 9 PM Open Training |
| Thursday | 6 - 7 PM Muay Thai Beginner |
| Saturday | 2 - 3:30 PM Muay Thai |
Generally after the Saturday afternoon classes students stay around and spar on the full ring that Warrior Way has. Warrior Way offers many additional classes, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and an excellent Combat Conditioning course. Additionally, Matee is always available for private classes most any time that is convenient.