Beginner Curriculum

I. Building Foundations

Under the Muay Thai Ontario grading system, Queens Muay Thai uses different colored shorts to reflect student progression throughout the program. A student starts at the beginner level (yellow shorts) and over a period of practice and dedication, can progress to the intermediate level (blue shorts).

The beginner level focuses on two things: first, to build a strong body and second, to build effective skills. Strength and skill are essential pillars of self-defense; they support, not replace one another.

Click on the images below to learn the specific movements used in our program to build students’ physicality and skillset:

Strong Body: Movements that build basic strength and coordination

Effective Skills: Muay Thai footwork, weapons and training modalities

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II. Recommended Training Schedule

Frequent practice makes lasting progress. If you would like to progress to the next level (and take pride in the skills you hone), it is essential that you cycle through all the techniques listed in the Skillset list until you are proficient in all of them.

To reinforce knowledge of physical techniques, it is recommended to train two to three days a week. Training once a week is better than no training at all, but long periods of time between sessions will decrease retention. If you cannot train in-class frequently, it is encouraged to practice the skillsets on your own time.