If you’ve been thinking about trying martial arts, one of the first questions to come up is one nobody warns you about: Which class do I even sign up for? It’s a reasonable thing to feel stuck on. BJJ. Muay Thai. MMA. Judo. The options can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve never trained before …
Category: Muay Thai
Thinking About Switching Martial Arts Gyms? What to Look for Before You Make the Move
If you already train BJJ, Muay Thai, Judo, or another martial art, switching gyms can feel different than starting a brand-new hobby. You already have routines. You may have training partners you care about. You probably have habits, preferences, and a sense of what kind of coaching helps you improve. You might even feel a …
Why Fitness Resolutions Fail (And Why Martial Arts Stick)
Every January, gyms fill up. People set ambitious goals. They commit to early mornings, strict routines, and new habits. For a few weeks, everything feels different. By late February, that momentum often fades. Work schedules get busy. Energy dips. Motivation becomes inconsistent. What felt exciting in the first week of the year slowly becomes harder …
Why adult beginners are the fastest-growing group in Martial Arts
For years, martial arts were often viewed as something you had to start young. Wrestling as a kid. Kicking pads as a teenager. Competing before life got busy. But step into a modern martial arts gym today, and you’ll notice something different. The fastest-growing group on the mats isn’t kids or seasoned competitors — it’s …
The plateau is part of the process: How to break through in your combat sports training
Every martial artist reaches a point where progress feels slow. Maybe your sparring partners keep catching you with the same sweep. Maybe your timing feels off or your conditioning isn’t improving like it used to. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Almost every student at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah experiences a plateau …
5 Reasons Adults Should Try Muay Thai (Even If You’ve Never Trained Before)
Muay Thai—also known as the “Art of Eight Limbs”—is one of the most exciting and effective striking arts in the world. Known for its powerful kicks, elbows, knees, and punches, Muay Thai offers a full-body workout that builds strength, confidence, and mental resilience. But beyond the technique and conditioning, it’s also an incredible way for …
Summer Competition Highlights: Celebrating our fighters and what competition teaches us
From the mats to the ring, the athletes at Absolute MMA have been putting in serious work and it shows. June and July brought an exciting wave of competitions, and our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai teams stepped up, showed out, and made the gym proud. Across events in Utah and Nevada, Absolute athletes …
Your First Month of Muay Thai: Tips to Maximize Your Progress at Absolute MMA
Walking into your first Muay Thai class can feel like stepping into the unknown but at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah, you’re stepping into a welcoming community ready to support your martial arts journey. If you’ve never trained before, Muay Thai might seem intimidating, but we promise it’s one of the most rewarding experiences …
Preparing for your first competition: A step-by-step guide
Competing for the first time can feel intimidating. But it’s also one of the most rewarding steps in your Martial Arts journey. Nerves, excitement, and fear of failure are all normal and common emotions to experience. The purpose of this guide is to break down everything you need to do to show up prepared to …
The Top Mistakes Beginners Make in BJJ, Judo, and Muay Thai (And How to Avoid Them)
Everyone makes mistakes when starting something new, especially Martial Arts. It’s easy to stumble and fall when you’re learning a new skill. BJJ, Judo, and Muay Thai are all technical arts that require patience and consistent practice. You’re learning a brand new language through movement, timing, and technique. And like learning any new skill, beginners …