THAI BOXING FOR LADIES
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It is easy to miss the grit and muscle beneath her petite and girlish appearance.
Realizing female students respond better to female trainers, Leung finally took the plunge and became a full-time coach when Au decided to start the first center exclusively for women in 2006.
For women who have never tried Thai boxing, and who might feel embarrassed to practice alongside men, Leung says her class is a stress-free environment where they can gain confidence.
She consider her greatest achievement is pioneering a trend for ladies Thai boxing in Hong Kong.
* Loss weight and stay fit
Nothing matters more to you than your health. You probably know that high cholesterol in the blood is not good for your health. You also know that looking leaner is the in-thing nowadays. By joining ourÊMuay Thai training program, you can manage to kill two or three birds with the same stone
About Yolly Leung: in her early 30s, shek did not pay much attention to Thai boxing at first. Like most people, she thought it was a violent sport which was not for girls.
But it was not until she left to study for her A-Levels in Britain that she really came into contact with the sport.
After a year of regular training, Leung says both Thai boxing and exercise became a habit, and she now feels uncomfortable if she does not work up a sweat. Even on holidays and trips, she goes to the gym.
Realizing female students respond better to female trainers, Leung finally took the plunge and became a full-time coach when Au decided to start the first center exclusively for women in 2006.
Don't think she has been this this slim all along he says, pointing at his wife and business partner. she was a plump girl who never did any exercise when she was in Britain. If I did it full time, I would devote 100 percent of my efforts to it ,Ó Leung says. I was worried if I could manage it.
After a year of regular training, Leung says both Thai boxing and exercise became a habit, and she now feels uncomfortable if she does not work up a sweat. Even on holidays and trips, she goes to the gym.
As the general manager of the club, she is also responsible for marketing, accounting, administration and management.
Being a woman in a male-dominated field has not always been easy.
Is Muay Thai for Female?
Most of the ladies signing up for Muay Thai classes in Singapore are looking to jazz up their lives with a sport that also promises to make their bodies leaner, immaculately toned and more attractive.
Others want to build their self-confidence skills while a majority others have realized the intrinsic health and fitness benefits that Muay Thai adds to their lives. Whichever the reason, there is no debating that Muay Thai training is the next big thing in Singapore.
What Does Muay Thai for Ladies Offer ?
If you are considering joining a Muay Thai gym in Singapore, you definitely want to know what is in it for you. We provide many benefits to reap from joining our group or personalized Muay Thai training program. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should consider joining us!
* Build your social circle with like-minded women
Imagine the joy of being in a group of female friends whose thinking seems to be in sync with yours! This is what you get when you join our Muay Thai classes. Many of the women who join Muay Thai gyms share the similar ideals and values in life.
Joining our Muay Thai training camp is a great way to build your social circle.
* Learning Muay Thai for self-defense
We live in a very shady world, where attacks can happen almost spontaneously. Be it domestic violence or a street mugging, with a few basic Muay Thai tactics, you can manage to thwart an attacker. This is called self-defense. You will feel nice to know that you are not completely helpless if an attack was imminent on you.
Some male students belittle me, she says. Some think that I'm a petite girl and are skeptical about whether I'm professional enough. And male coaches are more popular because they can attract students of both genders.But Leung does not take it personally. Besides, she has other strengths. Leung's caring personality and persistence has earned her the respect and admiration of her students.
Gabrielle Tvscher, who has boxed under Leung's tutelage for two years, says she loves her coach but complains about her demanding style. She keeps yelling "Work harder! Work harder! Ten more! Ten more! Tvscher says. Her skills and passion in teaching explain why her classes are well attended.
Many students join the class to keep fit, while some come to release stress. Some simply love Thai boing. For women who have never tried Thai boxing, and who might feel embarrassed to practice alongside men, Leung says her class is a stress-free environment where they can gain confidence. To her student, Leung is a role model --- a determined, strong-willed coach who demonstrates that women can also master Thai boxing. Her strong character may be related to her background. Leung's parents divorced when she was young and she lived with her grandmother. She leaned to be independent when she studied in Britain.