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Exeter Muay Thai
Thai Boxing, Martial Arts and Self Defence Training
Learn Muay Thai and Muay Boran for all ages. Improve your physical and mental fitness and learn new skills.
Kru Noah Tetley
Hi, i’m Noah, the owner and head instructor at MSA-Exeter Muay Thai. I was born in Exeter and started training in Muay Thai over 25 years ago and it has since ever been my passion to learn and to teach others. As a student and understudy of the renowned Grand Master Sken, I regularly develop my skills and knowledge so i can be a valuable source of information to others.
Muay Thai has helped me to overcome my fears in life and to develop courage, fitness and mental resilience. Muay Thai is becoming more and more famous in the UK as a ring sport so its also my goal to maintain the teachings of Muay Boran, and ancient martial art with a long history and tradition. It’s fitness and wellbeing for your body and mind, self defence, a martial art and a ring sport and has helped me , and will help you to “become a champion in life”(GM Sken).
Grand Master Sken
Founder of MSA Association & MSA Master Sken Academies. Grand Master Sken has trained & taught students over many decades passing his wealth of knowledge of Muay Thai onto many thousands of people from around the world. GM Sken is the current Chief Instructor of MSA Academies and continues to pass on his wealth of knowledge to his Masters (Arjarn’s) and Instructors (Kru’s) how have the privilege to share this knowledge with others like you.
What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai, which translates to “Thai Boxing,” is a traditional martial art from Thailand and its history can be traced back over 3000 years. It is often referred to as the “Art of eight Limbs” because it uses eight points of contact—fists, elbows, knees, and shins—as opposed to other combat sports that primarily rely on two (fists) or four (fists and feet). At Master Sken Academies you will hear it referred to as a “Art of 9 Limbs” with the most important “limb” being your “head” or rather using your mind.
Muay Thai has its origins on ancient battlefields. It evolved as a practical combat skill for Thai warriors, developed for close-quarters combat . The martial art uses the body’s eight contact points—fists, elbows, knees, and shins—as weapons, making it effective for self-defense and military purposes.
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During the reign of King Naresuan (1590 – 1605), Muay Thai became a part of military training. Muay Thai as a sport came into its own during the reign of Pra Chao Sua ‘The Tiger king’ (1703 – 1709) and every village staged its own prize fights with young, old and rich. The Tiger King himself was a highly skilled boxer and would enter events wearing a disguise and defeat local champions; some strategies still used today can be attributed to hisstyle of boxing.
In the 1930s, Muay Thai went through a transformation and a number of rules were introduced. Boxing gloves, groin guards and weight categories were included, making it a more humane sport; formerly, fights only wore hemp rope around their hands and this was sometimes dipped in glue and rolled in fragments of glass for grudge fights.
Adults
Learn and develop skills at any level. Adult classes involve a warm up, physical training, perfection of techniques, pad training, sparring and much more. Train alongside likeminded people at all levels, form new friendships and learn the MSA system for Thai Boxing.
Children
We aim to provide a friendly yet challenging environment which teaches both discipline and respect, and aims to deliver training in a constructive and fun way. Students can learn, develop and progress through a structured grading system which which helps teach goal setting at a young age.
Beginners
Everyone starts somewhere, so no matter what age or ability you are, if you’re interest in learning about Muay Thai then please get in touch and book a free lesson. The learning process is fun, educational and progressive so if you’re thinking about trying it out, book a free trial and go from there.
Grading
Our grading system can help students to stick to goals and achieve their full potential when training in Muay Thai.
Some of our various levels include:
- Warm Up & Stretching
- Basic to advanced Muay Thai techniques
- Knowledge of where Muay Thai originated and its history.
- Ram Muay Thai Dance.
- Self defence.
- Muay Boran.
Personal Training
Private lessons for either 1-2-1 coaching or small groups are available on request at a time and location which suits you. What are the benefits? With 1-2-1 coaching you will get 100% of the Instructors time and focus, this will also provide the opportunity to deliver a more tailored development plan based on your individual needs. Contact us to find out more. The training delivered will be built around your current level of fitness, you do not need to be fit to start training.
Women Only
Coming soon, women only classes are designed to offer you an environment to train in which you may feel more comfortable and confident in. Develop fitness and wellbeing for your body and mind and learn new skills in martial arts and self defence. If you’re interested in training only with other women then please get in touch, classes are TBC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do i have to be fit to train?
The training is designed to be inclusive of all levels of fitness and ability and its our intention to deliver the right level of training to develop your fitness and confidence to train. We will push you and motivate you within reasonable limits to help build your levels of fitness.
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all we ask is that you train regularly so that the appropriate training plan can be delivered and so that you get the benefits from it. Remember, everybody starts somewhere, Muay Thai is physically demanding but also lots of fun to learn.
Do I need a uniform?
To begin with, all you need is a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, loose trousers or leggings, and a good attitude then a uniform can be purchased when you’re ready. If you wish to grade and progress through the ranks then a uniform becomes essential.
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MSA and its associates are a uniformed Muay Thai club and our t-shirts, shorts and ankle supports can be purchased or ordered directly from the instructor to compliment your training.
Do i need my own gloves and shin pads straight away?
We have plenty of kit and equipment for you to borrow when you start training. and there will be handwash/ gel available to help keep your hands and the kit clean.
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We do however recommend buying and breaking in your own kit longer term as this will be your kit and will fit you better, just like a pair of shoes. Please speak to the instructor directly as our experience can help you to make the best purchase.
What can i expect the training to be like?
As a beginner, you’ll concentrate on the basics and build from here. A typical training session will include practicing technique, hitting pads, light deliberate sparring and some fitness/stretching. the intensity levels will depend on your level of fitness, ability and confidence
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There are plans to provide classes for those less able/mobile which includes lower impact training with a high level of health and fitness benefits.
What size gloves do i need?
For adults we recommend 12/14oz gloves for women and 14oz gloves for men for training if you plan to use one pair for both pad work and sparring. You can however use bag gloves or lighter gloves e.g. 8oz for pads if you wish and 16oz gloves are also suitable for sparring.
Children’s gloves depends largely on size and weight and will generally be 6/oz/8oz/10/oz/12oz. Children will take part in light sparring but this will be body sparring only, no head contact.
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Some Inter-club event organisers may insist on 16oz gloves for participation but these are sometimes provided or can be sourced.
Pricing
Adults Class
£7.50
- Single class (1 Hour).
- Train and learn with a group of other like minded people.
- learn new skills, develop and progress using our structured grading system (see grading)
- Membership required after first 3 classes (see membership details).
- Uniforms can be purchased separately.
- 10% discount for Blue Light
Children’s Class
£7.50
- 10% concession if 2 more more children
- Single Class (1 Hour).
- Children take part in a mixture of fun and structured training based around interactive games and technique where they learn teamwork, coordination, balance and timing along with Muay Thai focused training.
- Membership required after first 3 classes (see membership details).
- Uniforms can be purchased separately.
- 10% discount for Blue Light
Personal Training 1-2-1 & Small Groups
£40/£55
- 1-2-1 training for 1 hour £40
- Small groups up to 3 for 1 hour £55.
- Get focused training and a personalised development plan based on your needs.
- First lesson for my time is free, you’ll just need to cover the cost of the venue (approx £10).
Membership
£15.00
- This includes your personal Insurance and registration to the Club.
- The club has Public Liability Insurance and all MSA instructors have Instructors Indemnity.
Uniforms
£63 Adults – £56-58 Junior’s – £54 Little Dragons
- Full uniform includes:
- Club Shorts (Made in Thailand)
- High quality sweat wicking sports t-shirt with club branding
- Ankle supports
- Additional clothing can be order on request
- Combine Membership/Insurance