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Being vs Doing: Why Consistency Beats Comfort in Martial Arts Training

As human beings in the modern world, there is still a huge emphasis on that last word — being — rather than doing. Comfort is prioritised. Convenience is rewarded. The easy option is often just one click, one excuse, or one “I’ll do it tomorrow” away.

And let’s be honest — why wouldn’t we choose it?

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: consistently taking the easy option often leads us down the harder path in the long run.

We’ve all said it.

“I’ll start eating better on Monday.”
“I’ll get back to training when work calms down.”
“I’ll go next week.”

Blah, blah, blah.

Every single one of us does this at some point. Not always to the same degree, and not always as often as the next person — but we all recognise that quiet feeling of guilt afterwards. And guilt, left unchecked, isn’t helpful. It can quietly chip away at confidence, motivation, and self-belief.

In Thai Boxing, progress doesn’t come from guilt. It comes from showing up.


The comfort trap 

Sometimes the “easy” option is the right one. Resting, recovering, and recharging are

essential parts of training — especially in a sport as physically demanding as Muay Thai.

But when rest becomes avoidance, and becomes a habit of non-action, that’s where things start to slip.

Skipping one session turns into skipping a week. Missing training can lead to losing sharpness. Choosing not to do strength and conditioning could potentially cause injury or loss of power. Hesitation turns into lost momentum.

Before you know it, coming back feels harder than starting ever did.

 


Muay Thai rewards consistency, not perfection

You don’t need to be the fittest person in the room.

You don’t need perfect technique.

 

You don’t need to train every single day.

What Muay Thai does reward is consistency

Turning up when motivation is low.
Doing the basics well, again and again.
Building discipline through routine.

Every round on the pads, every skipped rope, every checked kick adds up. Thai boxing is honest — it gives back exactly what you put in.

 


How to build good training habits (and stick to them)

If you want training to become part of your life — not something you constantly “get back to” — keep it simple:

  • Schedule your sessions 📅
    Treat training like an appointment, not an option. Pick specific days and protect them.

  • Start small and build 🏗️
    Two sessions per week done consistently beats five sessions done once.

  • Lower the barrier to entry 💥
    Pack your kit the night before. Decide in advance. Remove friction.

  • Focus on the process, not the outcome 🔍
    Don’t worry about weight, fitness, or performance straight away. Just show up and train.

  • Accept imperfect sessions 🎯
    Some days will feel flat. That’s normal. Turning up still counts.

  • Train with purpose 💪
    Whether it’s pads, bag work, clinch, or conditioning — stay present and engaged.


The long-term payoff

Muay Thai builds far more than physical fitness.

✅It builds resilience.
✅Confidence.
✅Mental clarity.
✅Discipline.

Those benefits don’t come from waiting for the “right time”. They come from making a decision — and sticking to it.

If you’ve been thinking about starting, restarting, or getting back into training, this is your sign.

Don’t wait for Monday.
Don’t wait for motivation.
Just turn up.

👉 Book your Muay Thai class today and start building momentum — one session at a time.

 

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