Muay Thai for women, trans and non-binary people at Crystal Palace (Mixed levels)

Who is this class for?Anyone who identifies as woman, trans or non-binary, run by and for queer people. First timers very welcome. Everyone starts somewhere, you'll be learning new skills with supportive training partners.All experience levels are welcomed, whether you are training to compete or training for your personal goalsOur training approach:Whether you have trained Muay Thai for 10 years or taking your first class today, remember that it is natural to find things hard. Your Space Training is about bringing together a diverse community of women, trans and non-binary people through Muay Thai that feels inclusive and empowering. We train hard together but we also make it fun and make new friends along the way. There is no space for judgement or discriminiation here. Who is teaching the class?Karina (she/her) is a queer Muay Thai instructor based in Crystal Palace, South London. Her goal is to make combat sports more accessible for women and the queer community. She was born in Hong Kong and began her martial arts journey at just 4 years old. With over 18 years of training and competition across multiple countries, she brings a versatile background in Muay Thai, Taekwondo, K1, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is currently competing in K1 and Muay Thai.She created Your Space Training to build the kind of training environment she wanted to find growing up that is safe, inclusive and supportive. What to expect?Interactive drills and fun games with training partnersStructured sessions including warm up+ pads/ partner drills+ core conditioning+ cool downYou'll develop coordination, resilience, and confidence whether your goal is fitness, building confidence, or training to compete.Location: Studio 1, Crystal Palace National Sports CentrePlease arrive at least 15 mins early. We will meet at reception and head down to studio 1 together. There is free parking for cars and motorcycles.If you’re late, please let receptionist know you’re attending Muay Thai class with Karina and ask for directions to studio 1.Boxing gloves will be provided for first timers.If you have your own, please bring your gloves and shinpads(optional) so that we can prioritise gear for new joiners.