| Comment | So with muay thai there's no recognised coaching badges. All the best coaches of the UK are renowned on their history of own fighting career, experience in reputable gyms and then as a coach who they bring through along with other factors. The fella at KOP has gone to Thailand, done some "coaching courses" that muay thai gyms can use to rip off tourists and then returned telling everyone he's a "qualified" muay thai coach.
I've watched alot of his stuff and like aye, he's capable enough to give people the basics of hitting pads which is fine. But you could probably go to many gyms across the UK and have guys of his level or better holding for you and you're not paying extra for them as a PT. I've been involved in the sport for 10 years and I wouldn't charge despite having more fight and coaching experience than KOP. Also be wary of any muay thai gyms making a spectacle of all the traditions like bowing etc. Leaning in on the general publics general view of martial arts from 90's action films and it's far from the reality. |
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