not having any muay thai experience isnt a problem…its the physically demanding part thats more important… yea there is no sparring, its mostly instructional, with pad work and focus mits as well…combination drills.and of course conditioning…theres also a few girls that are always there so if they can do it you probably can do… my first camp, i hadnt even trained in any martial art at all, its not like everyone there is going to be an expert and you are there tryin to keep up…the instructors are very understanding and willing to work with everyone, as long as you are confident, but honest about everything, you have to want to be there.