UNION THAI

TRAINING JOURNAL

Plain guides to training in Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth and around Norfolk. Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ and kids classes. Written for beginners.

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Union Thai fighter working in the ring

Muay Thai in Great Yarmouth: the complete guide

What Muay Thai is, what a session looks like, who coaches and how to start.

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MMA fighters clinched against the Union Thai cage

MMA in Great Yarmouth: the complete guide

What MMA is, what happens in a session and how to book your first class.

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Young Union Thai student in a blue BJJ gi with a white belt giving two thumbs up

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Norfolk: the complete guide

What BJJ is, what a first class looks like and how to start.

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MORE GUIDES.

Young Union Thai fighter smiling with a medal and a Sandee chest guard at a kids event

Kids martial arts in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston

What children gain from training, and what to ask before you book.

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Union Thai team with a championship belt

A martial arts gym near Lowestoft

Muay Thai, MMA and BJJ in Gorleston-on-Sea, just up the A12 from Lowestoft.

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Union Thai fighter celebrating on a fight night

Martial arts in Gorleston-on-Sea

Classes, coaches and community in Gorleston-on-Sea.

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Union Thai cornermen leaning over the ropes coaching a fighter

Muay Thai for beginners: your first session

What to bring, what to expect and how to behave in your first class.

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Tattooed fighter with gloves raised under the ring spotlight

MMA or Muay Thai: which should you choose?

A plain comparison for beginners.

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Grappling takedown in the Union Thai cage

BJJ for beginners in Norfolk: your first roll

Your first class, your first roll and the words you will hear.

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Young girl training in the cage in green boxing gloves

Martial arts for fitness and weight loss

A plain look at what martial arts do for fitness.

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Teenage girl holding a WBC Muay Thai world championship medal

Martial arts for women in Great Yarmouth

All levels are welcome. What to expect and how to start.

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Black and white photo of two boxers trading punches

Boxing and kickboxing in Great Yarmouth

Learn striking in Gorleston-on-Sea, with coach Joao Lopes.

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Union Thai coach hugging a young fighter in the corner of the ring after his fight

Martial arts and confidence for kids and teens

How training builds confidence, and what to ask before booking.

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Marcos Lopes, head coach and owner of Union Thai

1-to-1 martial arts coaching in Norfolk

Who it suits and how to book a private session.

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The Union Thai gym family, adults and kids

How to choose a martial arts gym in Norfolk

A plain checklist, and how Union Thai fits.

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