Variety is Verity! Discovering New Workout Styles
First thing, I walked in blind. I booked this place on the Mind Body app. I rocked up for an ‘all levels’ class as I interpreted this as beginners inclusive. I was informed by a very cheerful owner prior experience was expected! That said, the owner, Sing, was very friendly and welcoming and decided to demo some moves! As the group session began, he queried me to gauge my level of interest in boxing. The only thing that came close was watching Ong Bak movies (they feature a more traditional style of Muay Thai). With that, we started practicing some punches and the stance. The first thing that struck me as a little odd was the rhythmic to-ing and fro-ing in the stance. You don’t stand still. Apparently, it’s to be ready to strike any moment, like the shuffle in boxing/kickboxing, I suppose? As I got familiar with the moves, I started hitting with a bit more accuracy and power. I won’t say it came naturally and the routine tired me out REAL quick!! Simple yet hard. 40 minutes into this session and I was tired as a battle horse! I slept like a baby that night! Key features about Payak Muay Thai: Energetic vibe, authentic style. They even play some authentic Thai music, really getting into character. Check out Payak Muay Thai at Payak Muay Thai | Sydney Muay Thai Gym | 8/201 Parramatta Road, Homebush NSW, Australia. Giving this experience a rating of 8/10.
