What Is Peer Tutoring?

What Is Peer Tutoring?Peer tutoring will vary by child. One particular child may be a natural gifted student and when he or she does not develop the creativity and imagination needed to apply themselves to math, they will benefit from a class with peers in the subject. Sometimes, even a gifted child with all of the skills and abilities that they can imagine needs a tutoring or personal tutor to add new skills and capabilities to help them take on a greater challenge.A child that is quite good at a subject may find they are learning more through the interaction with peers than from the lessons that the teacher is providing. In some situations, a child that is not as good as a peer will benefit from additional instructions with teachers to enhance their skills. Parents often feel they need to have their child do every subject by themselves to save them from the possibility of getting hurt or just to keep the extra time to themselves.Peers should not be treated as some kind of competiti on but rather as people that can be taught and learn from. They should be made to feel as though they are contributing something positive to the process because they will be sharing a desire to further their knowledge and skills.All children have different learning styles. Some will be easily able to get attention, others may need more quiet time alone. A child's physical and emotional well being depends on how they learn. For this reason, it is important to create a space for your child that will allow them to be who they really are.In general, a child that can adapt to change is someone that is truly creative. If a child becomes bored with their day at school, they will need time out to recharge. If the child is happy and enjoying their education, they will want to continue to learn. A child that thinks about fun in their education is likely to see a brighter future.Peer tutoring is an ideal way to learn to get a feel for learning styles and in some cases a child may seem better a t a subject or class than the teacher is. Peer tutoring allows children to interact and work with others and it also allows them to see how other students work with each other and learn from each other. This helps them understand how best to interact with those around them and encourages them to be better.Once the lesson is over, if a child learns that their skill was not as effective as the instructor hoped, it is often acceptable to ask for help from their peers. There is a place for peer tutoring in every class, but in certain subject areas, it is sometimes best to have a member of the class to teach the class for one student who will then help the other classmates learn from that teacher. For example, a child with ADHD may need a peer who has mastered this skill and is willing to teach that child what other students in the class do with their special needs abilities. Teachers are not always available to help all students; a teacher may recommend peer tutoring for some students a nd they can be paired up with a student who knows what is expected of them.Peer tutoring will allow children to work with several different mindsets and can be used to learn how to become more creative in how they approach problems and learn how to be more cooperative with the adults in their lives. The concept of working on problems with another person can help children develop more confidence and can be very helpful in different ways. In the long run, teaching the same thing to all students may not be as beneficial as teaching them to work on new and unique skills.

Updates Design improvements, using the CEFR

Updates Design improvements, using the CEFR Its been a long time since weve posted on our blog, but we hope you know that doesnt mean we havent been making changes to the site. We uploaded a few changes recently and we just wanted to write a quick post to let you know what those are. Redesign Over time, italki has added many new features, including our questions and answers, and our notebook corrections. We think these features are helpful for our users, but its also added a lot of complexity to the website. In our latest design update, weve tried to simplify the user interface to reduce all the distractions. Where there used to be two user menus, now there is only one. Recent Updates now shows what is interesting We are also experimenting with recent updates to try and bring up more relevant information to you. Interesting is a feed of updates that tries to pick out questions, notebook, entries, and other information that might be useful to you. You can modify what is included in interesting by clicking on the gear icon. You can still see the previous recent updates (what your friends are doing) by just clicking on following to see what your friends are doing on italki. Adopting the European CEFR System We also decided to shift our language rating system to the European standard for language levels called, the strong>Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). While our previous system was easy to understand, we believe over time, these official standards will become more common. CEFR Explanation A1 : italki Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. A2 : italki Elementary Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. B1 : italki Pre-intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. B2 : italki Intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. C1 : italki Upper-intermediate Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. C2: italki Advanced Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. (Text was taken from the Wikipedia entry) Here is the link to the Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages There are more changes coming up still we thought wed just post a quick note, as many of you have already noticed the changes. As always, if you have any suggestions or ideas, please keep sending them into feedback at italki dot com. The italki Team Updates Design improvements, using the CEFR Its been a long time since weve posted on our blog, but we hope you know that doesnt mean we havent been making changes to the site. We uploaded a few changes recently and we just wanted to write a quick post to let you know what those are. Redesign Over time, italki has added many new features, including our questions and answers, and our notebook corrections. We think these features are helpful for our users, but its also added a lot of complexity to the website. In our latest design update, weve tried to simplify the user interface to reduce all the distractions. Where there used to be two user menus, now there is only one. Recent Updates now shows what is interesting We are also experimenting with recent updates to try and bring up more relevant information to you. Interesting is a feed of updates that tries to pick out questions, notebook, entries, and other information that might be useful to you. You can modify what is included in interesting by clicking on the gear icon. You can still see the previous recent updates (what your friends are doing) by just clicking on following to see what your friends are doing on italki. Adopting the European CEFR System We also decided to shift our language rating system to the European standard for language levels called, the strong>Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). While our previous system was easy to understand, we believe over time, these official standards will become more common. CEFR Explanation A1 : italki Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. A2 : italki Elementary Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. B1 : italki Pre-intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. B2 : italki Intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. C1 : italki Upper-intermediate Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. C2: italki Advanced Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. (Text was taken from the Wikipedia entry) Here is the link to the Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages There are more changes coming up still we thought wed just post a quick note, as many of you have already noticed the changes. As always, if you have any suggestions or ideas, please keep sending them into feedback at italki dot com. The italki Team

To be or Not to be, Math is the Question

To be or Not to be, Math is the Question I always found the history of mathematics and the mathematicians themselves far more interesting than the actual math. I have never really figured out if this is because Im lousy at math or that I just do not have enough interest to make great strides into the ever advancing world of mathematics? I must admit that my math chops improved as I received a degree in it 4 years ago at the tender age of 55. However I cannot take credit for this achievement because I graduated from Venice High school in 1971 boasting that the highest math course I took there was called “senior math”.  I believe that course was for the “we are NOT going to college” kids. So when I sat down for my first college math course, which actually was a high school math course on a college campus with college prices, I had trouble grasping concepts. My first question to the instructor was; “How can a negative multiplied by a negative be positive?!” This made no sense at all. So you can see I was off to a great start on my mathematical journey. My biggest surprise about mathematicians was that many of the old school guys were also philosophers. I thought one of the things I’d like best about philosophy was that there were no wrong answers. Boy was I wrong.  â€œSymbolic logic” proved that!  I remember raising my hand and asking one of my professors if he ever noticed that an awful lot of mathematicians had troubled lives.  â€œAll professions have many members’ with troubled lives”, he said, defensively.  I thought well, this would explain my life. The main reason I was lifted onto this fast track to the world of higher math was simply because my major was Computer Science, and any Comp. Sci. student will tell you there is an awful lot of math required there. And I mean awful. Now please kids don’t allow me to discourage you on math because it is an incredible and very honorable scholastic path to embark upon. Some of the most amazing figures in world history were math guys.  Bill Gates for one. Oops, he dropped out didn’t he? Oh well. You get the point. There is always Descartes, Pascal, Einstein, and Wagner, to name a few.  Most of them graduated, I think? Either way these men changed the direction of the evolution of mankind.  Mathematics has been able to explain the universe and all that we see and all that we are. Except time, they still cant explain time! Maybe that’s why I always seem to be late. Now the real point to this diatribe is this; I could have never passed “Differential Equations”, “Numerical Analysis”, or “Combinatorial Algorithms” without some major help.  And my last year plus, of university work, I was helped by a tutor from (yes, you guessed it) TutorZ.com. Now this guy, from TutorZ, could have taught “Combinatorial Algorithms”. This is what my professor told me. So when I walked away from all that with an   “A” , I mean heh! That’s not bad? Right? So if you’re having trouble factoring a polynomial, or landing a mobile camera on Mars, click on TutorZ.com and see what you can accomplish with a little help from your friends at TutorZ! You just might be surprised. To be or Not to be, Math is the Question I always found the history of mathematics and the mathematicians themselves far more interesting than the actual math. I have never really figured out if this is because Im lousy at math or that I just do not have enough interest to make great strides into the ever advancing world of mathematics? I must admit that my math chops improved as I received a degree in it 4 years ago at the tender age of 55. However I cannot take credit for this achievement because I graduated from Venice High school in 1971 boasting that the highest math course I took there was called “senior math”.  I believe that course was for the “we are NOT going to college” kids. So when I sat down for my first college math course, which actually was a high school math course on a college campus with college prices, I had trouble grasping concepts. My first question to the instructor was; “How can a negative multiplied by a negative be positive?!” This made no sense at all. So you can see I was off to a great start on my mathematical journey. My biggest surprise about mathematicians was that many of the old school guys were also philosophers. I thought one of the things I’d like best about philosophy was that there were no wrong answers. Boy was I wrong.  â€œSymbolic logic” proved that!  I remember raising my hand and asking one of my professors if he ever noticed that an awful lot of mathematicians had troubled lives.  â€œAll professions have many members’ with troubled lives”, he said, defensively.  I thought well, this would explain my life. The main reason I was lifted onto this fast track to the world of higher math was simply because my major was Computer Science, and any Comp. Sci. student will tell you there is an awful lot of math required there. And I mean awful. Now please kids don’t allow me to discourage you on math because it is an incredible and very honorable scholastic path to embark upon. Some of the most amazing figures in world history were math guys.  Bill Gates for one. Oops, he dropped out didn’t he? Oh well. You get the point. There is always Descartes, Pascal, Einstein, and Wagner, to name a few.  Most of them graduated, I think? Either way these men changed the direction of the evolution of mankind.  Mathematics has been able to explain the universe and all that we see and all that we are. Except time, they still cant explain time! Maybe that’s why I always seem to be late. Now the real point to this diatribe is this; I could have never passed “Differential Equations”, “Numerical Analysis”, or “Combinatorial Algorithms” without some major help.  And my last year plus, of university work, I was helped by a tutor from (yes, you guessed it) TutorZ.com. Now this guy, from TutorZ, could have taught “Combinatorial Algorithms”. This is what my professor told me. So when I walked away from all that with an   “A” , I mean heh! That’s not bad? Right? So if you’re having trouble factoring a polynomial, or landing a mobile camera on Mars, click on TutorZ.com and see what you can accomplish with a little help from your friends at TutorZ! You just might be surprised.

University of Alabama Tutoring - When to Start Looking For a Program

University of Alabama Tutoring - When to Start Looking For a ProgramUniversity of Alabama Tutoring is a two-year, full-time program that gives students the chance to get an education and a job at the same time. If you have always wanted to earn a college degree, but couldn't afford it, then you can study at this university and earn your degree.If you are interested in American history and taking classes on that will make you a better history student, then this might be a good option for you. The university's mission statement is to be 'a nationally accredited institution of higher learning.' This means that students will have a solid education, and a good future.Tutoring is only one of the many things that the university offers. There are also online degrees, as well as graduate programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and psychology. You can also take classes in other subjects such as engineering, and business.When you have finished your courses and have earned your degree, you wi ll be able to work in any field you like. Some people choose to stay in business, while others are starting their own home based businesses.A distance learning degree is something that can be completed through several online schools. There are about 25 colleges that offer distance learning degrees.Most people who get a distance learning degree will complete it in just two years. This can be a great option for those who need some time to study. You will probably want to go for one of the bachelor's degrees that is offered by the university.However, you can finish your program and transfer to another school at any time. It would be best if you start looking for schools now so that you can find theone that you will like best.

The Nature of Volatility

The Nature of VolatilityDefine volatility. It is like some common characteristic that is not fixed but rather changes with the fluctuation of market performance. This means that there is no constant market performance and thus there is no consistency to the nature of the market.The best thing for you to understand when trying to define volatility in the market is the reason that there is no state or authority of stability to the market. And this creates the environment of volatility, which can cause an impact on the market that is beyond what we can predict. It means that we are unable to predict the price changes that occur during the course of the day.What you can try to do as a trader or even an investor is to learn how the market behaves. You can also get the facts by reading market reports. If you have a background in learning about volatility then you are all set to understand this volatile behavior of the market.As mentioned earlier, this behavior is not consistent in the mark et. There is no entity that is perceived to be the control of the market. And this means that the price or the trend can change without the knowledge of the person that is conducting the trading activity.So how is volatility defined? It is like the lack of truth that causes the market to become more volatile and unpredictable than anything else. As much as we as traders or even investors want this to be consistent then we will see it changing at various points.When traders or investors come across volatility, they tend to lose their nerve because of the nature of the market that is observed. They are unable to manage the profit from the trade in a short term. If you are in the business of trading then you know that the most important part of your trading is to limit the risk so that you do not lose your investments.So, now you have understood the concept of volatility in the market. Now you need to look at the short term effect of volatility on the market. You can assess how the mar ket behaves in relation to the changes of the volatility.

How Bill Gates Influences Education Reform

How Bill Gates Influences Education Reform Education funding may be down in the past few years, but one private donor is starting to pour more money back into education that one donor is Bill Gates. Gates is cracking his piggy bank to the tune of $373 million in 2009 for education and an additional $78 million to advocacy, according to an article in the New York Times. The $78 million poured into advocacy was four times the amount the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation spent in 2005 on advocacy. The money donated on education and advocacy do not go to the same areas. The advocacy money funds grassroots organizations that Gates and his wife support. For example, the Gates Foundation supported a group of teachers fighting against seniority-based layoffs, which were being debated in late 2010 and early 2011. These teachers were recruits in a national organization, Teach Plus, which testified before legislature, wrote briefing papers and published an opinion-edited article in the Indianapolis Star. The group described themselves as a group of local teachers who favored school reform. But together, they persuaded lawmakers to eliminate seniority-based layoff policies with the help of Gates generous funding. Gates support of this organization has marked a change in the way he funds education. For years, Gates simply focused his philanthropy on overhauling large schools and opening small ones. But, he is now more involved and ambitious, as he and his wife focus on overhauling the nations education policies. The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is focusing on educators who pose alternatives to union orthodoxies on the issues of seniority systems and the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers. Gates is also funding Harvard-trained data specialists to collect information inside school districts and use that information to change policies. Major philanthropists, like Gates, are shaping education reform by creating new advocacy groups or helping existing ones grow stronger. These philanthropists can basically decide which issues they favor, fund them and help form education reform to their liking. Some experts are beginning to worry about Gates and other philanthropists power. They argue that they are squeezing independent thought too much and suggest that philanthropists need to be more transparent and open about their motives. After all, many reporters and politicians dont know that some of these grassroots organizations are heavily funded. However, the lagging American education system has become a concern of national interest. Journalists, teachers, grassroots organizations, private philanthropists, administrators and all the way up to major politicians and President Barack Obama are weighing in on education reform. These individuals all have different opinions on whats best for education. However, they are all including Gates donating their time, money and insights to make Americas education system as good as it can possibly be. They are all committed to making it better.

Online Calculus Limits Tutors

Online Calculus Limits Tutors Calculus Limits is used to solve the problems related to limits. This tool is helpful in determining the limits of the function. This tool not only provides the solution but also provide the step by step description along with the proper explanation. This generally uses the formulas and rules of the Calculus limits. Apart from that it also checks and substitutes the approached value to the given function. This can be better elucidated by taking examples of limits. The examples are as shown below:- Example 1:- Find the limit (where x approaches to 1) x2-1/ x-1 Solution 1:- Given function are x2-1/ x-1 To find: - limit (where x approaches to 1) x2-1/ x-1 We know that, limit (where x approaches to 1) x2-1/ x-1= limit (where x approaches to 1) (x+1) (x-1) / x-1 Therefore, limit (where x approaches to 1) x2-1/ x-1= limit (where x approaches to 1) x+1 = 1+1 =2. Hence the limit (where x approaches to 1) x2-1/ x-1 = 2 Example 2:- Find the limit (where x approaches to 2) x2-1/ x+1 Solution 2:- Given function are x2-1/ x+1 To find: - limit (where x approaches to 2) x2-1/ x+1 We know that, limit (where x approaches to 2) x2-1/ x+1= limit (where x approaches to 1) (x+1) (x-1) / x+1 Therefore, limit (where x approaches to 2) x2-1/ x+1= limit (where x approaches to 1) x-1 = 2-1 =1 Hence the limit (where x approaches to 1) x2-1/ x+1 = 1

Arizona State University A Student Interview

Arizona State University A Student Interview Armin earned his bachelors degree in physics from Arizona State University. He specializes in economics tutoring, Mandarin Chinese tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Arizona State University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Armin: Arizona State University offers a very diverse campus. Bikes, scooters, and longboards are possible modes of transportation, but there are certain areas where only walking is allowed. Buses are available to take you to other campuses and there are free buses to get you around Tempe. Parking on campus is hard to find. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Armin:The professors are very friendly and you can always schedule appointments with them. The teaching assistants are all really nice, as are the academic advisers. Everyone is readily available when students need assistance. How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Armin:Dorm life, for me, was very closed in because the people on my floor did not interact much. However, I had a great relationship with my roommate who was from China. Regardless, ASU is so big that youll run into people and form friendships constantly. Dining options are great, as there are many places for students to eat on campus. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Armin:The ASU business school is one of the top business schools in the country. Engineering is a pretty popular major as well. I studied physics because it was very fascinating to me. The university, I would have to say, gave me the best possible teachers to teach my major-related courses. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Armin:It was very easy to meet others and make friends. There are countless groups and organizations available for students to get to know one another. I think Greek life is not as prominent at ASU as it is on other campuses. How helpful are the Career Centerand other student support services? Armin:The Career Center helps many students prepare for the post-college transition. Many of my friends attended the recruiting events, but I have not heard of any receiving job offers as a result. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Armin:The libraries are great. The main one, Hayden, is very large and partially underground. The student union has good food and great places to study. Dorm lounges are alright places to socialize and study as well. Describe the surrounding town. Armin:ASU has the Marquee Theatre which has popular bands playing quite often. Mill Avenue has many food options and other activities, and its also within walking distance of campus. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Armin:Some classes are huge, while some are small. It really depends on the major and level of the course. I would say the class sizes were appropriate for the subjects taught. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Armin:The experiences are plenty. I got to perform a piano song in front of an audience, study country music (something I knew nothing about), learn Chinese, and come up with my own dance routine and perform it. I had a lot of great experiences at ASU. Check out Armins tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Muay Thai Clubs Near Me

Muay Thai Clubs Near Me It's Time to Find Your Nearby Muay Thai Club ChaptersLondon Muay Thai ClubsThe Best Muay Thai Clubs in ManchesterMuay Thai Gyms in BirminghamStudy Muay Thai in BelfastGlasgow’s Muay Thai CentresCardiff Clubs for Muay ThaiIt would be hard to miss the focus on fitness from every corner: our government and our news media are insistently sounding the alarm about the state of our health.Admittedly, there is reason to be concerned; our school kids are at the forefront of an obesity crisis and they are not the only ones whose weight has skyrocketed while their level of fitness has plummeted.Could you run a half-marathon right now?On the other hand, let’s say that you are dedicated to a healthy lifestyle: you work out several times per week, you avoid binging on unhealthy foods and you do other things to contribute to your well-being, like getting enough sleep.Are you ready to take your fitness regimen to the next level? How about trying a martial art? How about trying Muay Thai?The popularity of this ancient art of defence is grow ing by leaps and bounds â€" or should we say by kicks and punches?What is known as the Art of Eight Limbs is well on its way to surpassing Taekwondo, karate and even Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as the ultimate in the martial arts; though often confused with MMA fighting, it stands on its own as the ultimate in discipline and conditioning.If you are indeed a well-conditioned athlete looking for a new challenge, why not pick up on some Muay Thai techniques?Your Superprof has scoured the country to find the best gyms and the most competent instructors of Muay Thai boxing. Now we reveal them all. AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Disc over all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsLondon Muay Thai ClubsAs you might expect, our capital city leaves us spoiled for choice when it comes to Muay Thai gyms. Many of them deserve mention â€" they are covered in our London Muay Thai article but here, we feature only one: Singdayt Muay Thai.What kind of training can you expect from a facility based in a dance studio? Much more than you might think.Reflect for a moment on the origins of Muay Thai: centuries ago, it was how armies fought in the country now known as Thailand. This fighter, working the heavy bag in a Thailand Muay Thai training center, proves that clubs need not be full of equipment to train Source: Wikipedia: Credit: Re-AlityThe discipline was established in a time when weapons were scarce; all a man had to succeed in combat were his wits, speed, agility and strength. Now, hundreds of years later, Muay Thai fighting remains virtually unchanged.Fighters are only minimally clad; save for possibly their pra jiad â€" an armband signalling their allegiance, a fighter’s apparel consists of a pair of shorts especially cut to permit high kicking.What did those long-ago fighters have to train with? Only their master and each other.So, seeking classes in a bare-bones studio, training with nothing but Thai pads and boxing gloves under the guidance of a coach who three times was named Lumpinee Stadium champion and World Champion five times…You may just be harkening back to when Muay Thai was less of a sport and more of a fight for survival.The Be st Muay Thai Clubs in ManchesterMancunians love their sports; from football to swimming, there is a sport for everyone in Manchester.For those that love more than the sporting aspects of sports, who love the discipline they gain and the confidence it brings them, there are Muay Thai clubs aplenty.Some of them, like the Manchester Fighting Academy, are cleverly concealed within another martial art centre, the Fighting Fit, to be exact.They have a fantastic facility, fully equipped with everything you need to train, from raised rings for sparring to heavy bags to toughen up your shins â€" did you know that Muay Thai kicks are made with your shins?  Your feet are used more for defence; to push your opponent away.Coach John Chipchase has been training fighters for years; some of his pupils have even gone on to win bouts all across the UK and even in Phuket â€" the mecca for nac muay farang, as foreign boxers are called.Are you intrigued? You can try them out for free â€" they offer your initial session at no cost; subsequent lessons are only £7. If you’d like to see a greater variety of Muay Thai clubs in Manchester, we’ve listed more in a separate article.gi-wearing martial artists begging us to spar with them!Tricked you! Muay Thai fighters do not wear the traditional garb favoured by other martial arts like judo, Jiu-Jitsu and karate.As a Muay Thai fighter, you would wear the same thing they do in mixed martial arts: shorts â€" either Muay Thai shorts or MMA shorts; as long as they are cut high and loose on the leg so your kicks won’t be restricted.You will also wear hand wraps and, when sparring, Muay Thai gloves; you may even want to wear shin guards â€" only while you’re training; you won’t be allowed to wear them in the ring.Smack in the middle of City Centre, you will find Eagle Kickboxing. Wait a minute: are we tricking you again?You are quite right to raise an eyebrow; there is a difference between kickboxing and Muay Thai fighting, the main o ne being the number of striking points.Still, this club has every piece of gear you might want or need and they have multiple martial arts classes scheduled every week â€" for beginners all the way up to established fighters.Many fitness enthusiasts seek out Muay Thai classes because it provides the ultimate in fitness workouts, an excellent strategy for self-defense and is the perfect confidence booster.Whether you are looking for the best you or aspire to fight in Lumpinee boxing stadium in Bangkok â€" the #1 Muay Thai stadium, Eagle will find a way to deliver.And if for some reason, this club does not suit, you may cast about for other Muay Thai clubs in Birmingham… Muay boran, literally 'ancient boxing' calls for dramatic techniques such as this climbing kick Source: Wikipedia Credit: Peerapong PrasutrStudy Muay Thai in BelfastHaving placed our focus on Muay Thai these last few weeks has shown us just how large the martial arts community is in the UK, how diverse the people are and how dedicated they are to fitness and promoting their sport.IFS is home to such a group. They are a cross-community martial arts gym that trains in wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts and Muay Thai.They also do something called no-gi grappling, a discipline that reinforces many of the techniques used in MMA fighting.Luke Roche is the Muay Thai coach for this group; he was ranked #1 in Ireland when he was competing.Today, he brings his considerable expertise to his students, donning Thai pads and helping them target their kicks for maximum power and efficiency.As far as we can tell, IFS’s 8-week trial period is unique in the country; nowhere have we found a Muay T hai club that offers prospective fighters a chance to try things out for two months, practising either MMA or Muay Thai.Of course, that is not the only Muay Thai club in Belfast; there are others…Glasgow’s Muay Thai CentresIt might be a bit hard to imagine fun-loving, freewheeling Glaswegians training up to become martial artists but, judging by the number (and quality) of clubs we found there, their love of combat sports is well-rooted.We featured many of Glesga’s excellent Muay Thai clubs in our full-length article; we want to take this opportunity to talk about Glasgow Thai Boxing Academy.Thai Boxing is a bit different than Muay Thai.The Art of Eight Limbs affords more striking points than Thai boxing does; four more, to be exact. Thai boxing does not permit using elbows and knees to strike your opponent.While that may make it sound just like any ordinary boxing match, what makes Thai boxing an intriguing premise is the endurance and strength required to win a bout, as well as the reflexes required to block or avert the blows.If you are already in excellent physical shape and are considering studying Muay Thai, you may like to try Muay Boxing to raise your stamina levels before training as a Muay Thai fighter.At the very least, the Glasgow Thai Boxing Academy is a supreme facility; they even have physiotherapists on-site to help you work out any kinks or discomfort you might have after your sparring sessions.And, by offering you an initial lesson at no charge and lessons as low as £5 per, they virtually guarantee the first time you walk in their door won’t be the last. In Thailand, children undergo martial arts training at an early age Source: Wikipedia Credit: USMCCardiff Clubs for Muay ThaiUpon first studying what’s on offer at Hangar Human Performance Centre, you get the idea that they are into helping people discover their best selves through a variety of combat sports, boxing and mixed martial arts included.What is less obvious is that they can also train you to be a Muay Thai fighter.Theirs is a fully-equipped facility, loaded with everything you will need to build up your strength, from kettlebells to free weights to bags. You can also get a cardio workout on their stationary cycles or work the other gym equipment they have.Interestingly enough, one of their heavy bags is shaped like a human torso, the better to gauge the aim of your kicks and punches!This is a fun-loving, family-run facility that is nevertheless serious about working out.Thanks to popular demand, Hangar has added extra Muay Thai classes to their schedule; you may now sele ct either their Wednesday or Thursday evening courses.Even if you are as yet uncertain about becoming a Muay Thai fighter, the Hangar is well worth checking out, along with other Muay Thai clubs in Cardiff.We’ll see you there!