Kings Muay Thai Bath

Method to the madness 😵‍💫.

Pad work without purpose can be pointless and often leads to bad habits,a specific objective will usually make the pad rounds more effective.

Bad pad work can include long, unrealistic combinations that would never realistically be used in sparring or a fight.
Another example is a stationary pad holder who doesn’t make you work on distancing, angles, and movement while striking.
Finally, there should always be defensive responsibility during pad work. Dropping your hands during combinations isn’t acceptable in a fight, so it shouldn’t be acceptable in training either.

Always train with purpose.
Whether you’re working reactive shots after missing your initial attack, dealing with a pressure heavy pad man that forces you to stay defensive and counter strike on the back foot , or switching it up when they suddenly become evasive so you have to use footwork to create openings and land clean shots….its not always pretty pad work but it’s more realistic.

And sometimes you gotta just blast the pads for that sickening cardio as well 😉.

Busy start to the year for the fighters at Kings.

Multiple shows with wins and lessons gained along the way.

It takes a lot to get out there and compete so I’m proud of each and every person who steps up and represents for Kings Muay Thai.

Onto the next one 👊.

Starting the year as we ended it 🙌🏼.

Great start to the year for the team after a short break from competition, with the lads once again showing why they belong on some of the most well known shows in the uk after coming away with 3 good wins against solid opponents.

As always the team , coach foxy , the supporters they couldn’t do it without you 🙏.

The great thing about this journey is they are only going to get better 💪.

Finishing the year strong.

stepped up for his debut yesterday and finished the year the best way for our team by landing higher volume and more damaging strikes to take away the unanimous decision victory in his fight.

Connor had a strong camp and improved massively …pushed himself as hard as he could, listened and learned…and whilst I know he’s not happy with his performance he proved that even on the off days we come to fight and can pull a win out of the bag and it’s only going to get better from here 🙌🏼.

The 40 people who travelled down your support was crazy.

Foxy and the team, the performance under the lights couldn’t be done without you lot.

15 fights this year - 13 wins , 1 draw , 1 loss…not bad at all….roll on 2026!

A team vibe that goes beyond the walls of the gym 🤜🤛.

Sparring , sauna & plunge pools and food …what more is needed to end fight camp and the week on a high 🙌🏼.

Can’t wait to see the lads perform next weekend.

Some talk , others walk 💪🥊🙌🏼.

Last weekend at in Cardiff.

Another big show with a lot of talent on display…and again the lads showed why they belong there and have bright futures in the sport.

Keeping it short and sweet both the lads showed their skill and determination in their bouts ….Ned took on a power puncher and walked him down in typical Ned style with a tight defence and overwhelmed him with volume and accuracy , using his boxing and knees to take a unanimous decision win.

Barnaby also took on a power puncher and after gettin put down in the first round with a big hook showed exactly how to handle a knockdown.
He didn’t turn gun shy or hesitate , he stuck to what we had worked on all camp and controlled the rest of the fight landing teeps, knees and headkicks.
Snatching a draw from the jaws of a loss in his most fluid performance to date barring the knockdown.

Both lads train like pros and deserve all the praise and support they get from everyone.

If my students are a reflection of me as a coach…then I’m fu***ng glad Iv got these lot to show that 🙌🏼.