And what are some major things I need to know before hand?|||1 Conditioning, rope jumping o running will do
2 Proper gear, muay thai shorts, a t-shirt, headgear, mouthpiece, 16 oz gloves and shin pads and cup.are the basic stuff you will need.
3 Shin conditioning, do NOT roll your shins with tubes or things like that, you%26#039;ll leave nasty bumps and kill the nerves, the way to condition is kickin a heavy bag over and over and over with you shins.
4 basic punchin techniques, jab, cross, uppercut, hook, you can also use elbows.
5 basic kicks, front kick, back kick, roundhouse, there are 3 roundhouse kicks. Low kick is aimed to the thigh, medium one to the waist or stomach and high to the head, you can also use knees, the muay thai roundhouse kick is arguably the most powerful kick out there.
6 Guard, ALWAYS keep your hands up to protect the face, and elbows to your body,
7 Stance, your feet at the same distance as your shoulders, weight evenly distributed 50-50 on each foot, keep on your toes. Your chin should always be down unless you are on a clinch.
8 Clinch, grab the back of the opponent%26#039;s head and pull down as you knee, the knee goes up as you shoot your hip, as you clinch your head is always looking up.
9 Important tips, as you kick alot of power comes from your hip, same as you punch. When you jab you do it on your toes, when you power punch your feet should be flat. When you do the roundhouse your shoulder should point the same direction as the leg kicking, stand on the ball of your foot and pivot, do alot of sit ups and squats to develop core strenght.
have fun! , muay thai is a tough martial art that you learn to appreciate more and morethe more you do, and is effective and no-nonsense, is one of the toughest out there. :-)|||that you will get more from 6 months of Muay Thai than karate, TKD, or any of the kung fu%26#039;s. simple, brutal, nothing fancy that wont work outside the training. I did years of Kempo, only to find that Mauy Thai had the answer... less flare, but more damage. why learn 200 moves when a few will take you through the rest of your life.
I dont dislike the others, but just think that the most efficient moves are simpler and brutal.
good choice grasshopper.|||Don%26#039;t expect any %26quot;spiritual%26quot;, %26quot;invisible attack%26quot;, %26quot;magic%26quot;, etc...
Expect a lot of hard work, especially first 3 to 6 months.
Stay very very humble.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Does anyone know of anywhere where I can learn Muay Thai around Crewe/ South Cheshire?
Does anyone know of anywhere where I can learn Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) in the Crewe area or its surroundings ( nantwich, sandbach, alsager etc...)|||You asked this before! Look, I%26#039;ve checked, there are none, but take a train ride to Stockport and you%26#039;ll be able to go and learn at Master Skens headquaters. Probably the best place to learn Muay Thai in the whole of UK.
http://www.mastersken.com/modx/|||dont you have a phone book?
just look up martial arts in the phone book.
or google it
http://www.mastersken.com/modx/|||dont you have a phone book?
just look up martial arts in the phone book.
or google it
If Nikolai Valuev trained in Grappling and Muay Thai would he be able to defeat Fedro Emelianenko ?
Nikolai Valuev is the World Boxing heavyweight champion, he is
7ft and holds a amateur and Professional record of 72 wins to 1 loss.
He also has won by 50 knockouts. He is very strong and has a large
body structurer for a tall person. He also has never been Knocked Out.|||i strongly believe that there is one guy who he really could beat fedor!his name is alexander karelin go check him out LIVING LEGEND;)
|||Anyone has the ability to baet anyone, regardless of who they are. Fedor is number one though becuase he trains hard and fights strategicly.
http://markstraining.com Fighting and Training Methods for Unarmed Martial Artists
7ft and holds a amateur and Professional record of 72 wins to 1 loss.
He also has won by 50 knockouts. He is very strong and has a large
body structurer for a tall person. He also has never been Knocked Out.|||i strongly believe that there is one guy who he really could beat fedor!his name is alexander karelin go check him out LIVING LEGEND;)
|||Anyone has the ability to baet anyone, regardless of who they are. Fedor is number one though becuase he trains hard and fights strategicly.
http://markstraining.com Fighting and Training Methods for Unarmed Martial Artists
What is the best Muay thai training camp in Phuket?
I%26#039;ve checked the net and there are quite a few. They all have similar pricing and features. Does anyone have an experience (positive or negative) of training at any of them?|||Best for what? They%26#039;re all fairly good. it%26#039;s up to you to get the most out of it. I%26#039;ve trained at phuket muay thai and had a good time there. it%26#039;s not too far from the towns and it still has some privacy.
Preparation Training For Learning Muay Thai in Thailand?
Im going to Thailand to learn muay thai for a number of months in Januaray but need to prepare - I currently work in busy london and other than cycle to work and lift weights every so often am out of shape - it will be my first time learning muay thai. I will try to take classes before i go but am running on pennies at the moment - which means my training needs to be dirt cheap
Any suggested routines like how far and how often to run etc is more than appreaciated.
Thanks all|||Run a lot. Conditioning is key to training in Thai Land. You will also eat very little so I would cut my food intake and up my cardio.|||Why not just take some Muay Thai lessons in London to Start you off? Even if it is only once a week that you go - you%26#039;ll be be better off for it. Tell your teacher about your plans. He or she will probably be excited for you and offer you a lot of help before you go. If they are Thai they might even set up people for you to meet over there.|||Yep running cuz they have alot of endurance and use a bat or something and condition ur Forearms and shins.|||The training level will depend on you. The training camps won%26#039;t kill you with training that you are not ready for.
If you plan on training like a fighter, you are in for an elightmentent. Getting your cardio up would be adviceable, the best way to do that is by running.
You%26#039;ll also do conditioning and technique drills, lots of them, so get ready to sweat a great deal as they are usually done outside.
If you train for a while, get ready as you%26#039;ll be possible in the best shape of your life.
good luck!
Any suggested routines like how far and how often to run etc is more than appreaciated.
Thanks all|||Run a lot. Conditioning is key to training in Thai Land. You will also eat very little so I would cut my food intake and up my cardio.|||Why not just take some Muay Thai lessons in London to Start you off? Even if it is only once a week that you go - you%26#039;ll be be better off for it. Tell your teacher about your plans. He or she will probably be excited for you and offer you a lot of help before you go. If they are Thai they might even set up people for you to meet over there.|||Yep running cuz they have alot of endurance and use a bat or something and condition ur Forearms and shins.|||The training level will depend on you. The training camps won%26#039;t kill you with training that you are not ready for.
If you plan on training like a fighter, you are in for an elightmentent. Getting your cardio up would be adviceable, the best way to do that is by running.
You%26#039;ll also do conditioning and technique drills, lots of them, so get ready to sweat a great deal as they are usually done outside.
If you train for a while, get ready as you%26#039;ll be possible in the best shape of your life.
good luck!
Does muay thai cardio make you lose muscle?
i take 2 muay thai classes four days a week..is that going to burn my muslces instead of bodyfat?|||your muscle compositions will change slightly and it will be more suitable for fighting and able to give the explosive power as well as greater endurance.
as you are concerns about the best out of your training with out burning away your muscles as you have mentioned. The potential problem is that while you are training muai thai and using a lot of energy, and if you have nothing in your body (eg train while you are hungry), then , your body have to get the energy from some where, and that is when it will take a certain % out of your muscles, and organs and fat. Once you start eating , the food will repairs what was taken out before it can build on new development of the muscles.
1. Anyway, the best is to eat 1-2 hours before muai thai classes. Meals should be less protein and high on Carbohydrate.
2.Carry a protein drinks with you so you can drink before, during and after your muai thai workout.
3. make sure you eat a meal within 1 hour after your muai thai class.
This way, your muscle constantly getting nutrient to support your muscle for them to develop to max potential. Also when you train hard, you need a good rest and sleep for your muscles to recover. Follow this and your muscle will get the maximum benefits.
As for what to eat in a meal. For a healthy meal:
50% vegetables
25% proteins (meats)
25% carbohydrates (have a bit more of this if you needs more energy)
don%26#039;t forget to eat fruits through out the day. Also, you should take a multi- vitamin tablet to maximise nutrient delivery to your system.|||Any type of cardio tones and %26quot;condenses%26quot; muscle. This means you do lose a little, but your muscle efficiency goes up (your endurance is higher, and muscle strength is perfected). You will only begin to lose muscle when after you lose your %26quot;quick burn energy%26quot;. You will always burn more fat than muscle.
If you%26#039;re worried you%26#039;ll lose all that you gained by weight training, don%26#039;t. Cardio is an essential part of any work out regimen, and though 5% to 10% muscle mass will be burned, this %26quot;lose%26quot; wouldn%26#039;t be noticed in both strength and apperance.|||Muay Thai will not make you weaker.
Body Building causes muscles that are larger than what would normally be on someones frame because the muscles are constantly being confused.
Power Lifters to the same three exercises, Squat, Bench, Dead Lift, without as much change in pace. As they get stronger they lose muscle mass because the body is very adaptive and as it becomes more efficient, can do more work with less muscle. This can be advantageous as it allows people to compete in the correct weight divisions.
Muay Thai would do the same. Your strikes won%26#039;t get weaker, you%26#039;ll just become more efficient, so your body won%26#039;t need as much muscle.|||Read these:
http://www.oaktrees.org/fitness/burnMusc...
http://www.buildingbodies.ca/Cardio/card...
The answer is not a simple yes/no.
as you are concerns about the best out of your training with out burning away your muscles as you have mentioned. The potential problem is that while you are training muai thai and using a lot of energy, and if you have nothing in your body (eg train while you are hungry), then , your body have to get the energy from some where, and that is when it will take a certain % out of your muscles, and organs and fat. Once you start eating , the food will repairs what was taken out before it can build on new development of the muscles.
1. Anyway, the best is to eat 1-2 hours before muai thai classes. Meals should be less protein and high on Carbohydrate.
2.Carry a protein drinks with you so you can drink before, during and after your muai thai workout.
3. make sure you eat a meal within 1 hour after your muai thai class.
This way, your muscle constantly getting nutrient to support your muscle for them to develop to max potential. Also when you train hard, you need a good rest and sleep for your muscles to recover. Follow this and your muscle will get the maximum benefits.
As for what to eat in a meal. For a healthy meal:
50% vegetables
25% proteins (meats)
25% carbohydrates (have a bit more of this if you needs more energy)
don%26#039;t forget to eat fruits through out the day. Also, you should take a multi- vitamin tablet to maximise nutrient delivery to your system.|||Any type of cardio tones and %26quot;condenses%26quot; muscle. This means you do lose a little, but your muscle efficiency goes up (your endurance is higher, and muscle strength is perfected). You will only begin to lose muscle when after you lose your %26quot;quick burn energy%26quot;. You will always burn more fat than muscle.
If you%26#039;re worried you%26#039;ll lose all that you gained by weight training, don%26#039;t. Cardio is an essential part of any work out regimen, and though 5% to 10% muscle mass will be burned, this %26quot;lose%26quot; wouldn%26#039;t be noticed in both strength and apperance.|||Muay Thai will not make you weaker.
Body Building causes muscles that are larger than what would normally be on someones frame because the muscles are constantly being confused.
Power Lifters to the same three exercises, Squat, Bench, Dead Lift, without as much change in pace. As they get stronger they lose muscle mass because the body is very adaptive and as it becomes more efficient, can do more work with less muscle. This can be advantageous as it allows people to compete in the correct weight divisions.
Muay Thai would do the same. Your strikes won%26#039;t get weaker, you%26#039;ll just become more efficient, so your body won%26#039;t need as much muscle.|||Read these:
http://www.oaktrees.org/fitness/burnMusc...
http://www.buildingbodies.ca/Cardio/card...
The answer is not a simple yes/no.
I want to start stretching for muay thai.?
Hi,
I have never done any martial arts or stretching and those types of things, and i gained my interest in muay thai by watching buakow%26#039;s(sp?) fights.
Anyways, i need some stretching tips so i can kick higher and stuff.
i don%26#039;t want to take any classes or anything so yeh.|||try using your search bar. go to youtube and type in %26quot;stretching%26quot; %26quot;yoga%26quot; %26quot;martial arts stretches%26quot;|||You should lay down and reach for you toes for maybe a minute and repeat it several times. Then stand up and reach for your toes. Try and do a split and if you can%26#039;t hold yourself for as low as you can go then lean your weight on one side and then do the same for the other side. Once you know how to do a split your kicks will be very high in the air. Good Luck!
I have never done any martial arts or stretching and those types of things, and i gained my interest in muay thai by watching buakow%26#039;s(sp?) fights.
Anyways, i need some stretching tips so i can kick higher and stuff.
i don%26#039;t want to take any classes or anything so yeh.|||try using your search bar. go to youtube and type in %26quot;stretching%26quot; %26quot;yoga%26quot; %26quot;martial arts stretches%26quot;|||You should lay down and reach for you toes for maybe a minute and repeat it several times. Then stand up and reach for your toes. Try and do a split and if you can%26#039;t hold yourself for as low as you can go then lean your weight on one side and then do the same for the other side. Once you know how to do a split your kicks will be very high in the air. Good Luck!
Mma for a 12year old or let it be muay thai or karate?
i wanna do mma but i am 12 and there is body weights and building so my conclusion is to start doing brazilian juJITSU and muay thai in combo .the price is 200$ should i give the trainer some tips like another 100$ dollars or just train with him or should i just start a karate class !|||wow that is a lot of money. Sure go ahead and start. I say start just with one or the other and make sure there are some people at least close to your size, if you are skinny like I was.|||Karate is useless when it come%26#039;s to REAL LIFE fighting.
all it is, is fancy unrealistic kicks and techniques that arent possible in a real street fight or mma bout.
Brazilian jujitsu, is the most effective martial art for real life situations and MMA bouts.
Muay thai is also good, but not as effective as BJJ.
90 percent of all fights end up on the ground, so having experience in grappling is a most. (wrestling,BJJ,SAMBO is what you should study)
Boxing, muay thai,sambo is good for stand up.
Good Luck.|||by the time you get to legal age to do mma you will most likely lost interest you have 6 years before you can sign a liability waver in case you get hurt this gives you time to work on a longer training time system like karate personally I would work on a defense aspect art for now as opposed to working on a sport style like muai tai or bjj|||Karate is suit for a 12 year old,MMA is harsh,although I doubt they will push you to any limits,I suggest Karate because at least you will have a lighter fighting experience,wait till you are 14,then train in MMA. I am saving your neck kid. also The realest Guy. You cant be a MMA/BJJ fan boy on Yahoo Answers Fighting boards. I am but,I cant show it :p.|||Lol @ The Realest Guy at is failure. He says karate is fake, and then suggested boxing. What a load.
Anyway, I would go for BJJ if you really want to get into MMA later on in life. The %26quot;MMA Gyms%26quot; are going to teach you a little of everything, but they won%26#039;t give you the experience of taking years of different kinds of martial arts. So I would suggest either finding a Muay Thai or BJJ gym and start there and see how you feel about it.
If you%26#039;re not ready for MMA yet, you can also try a form of Karate. But make sure it%26#039;s a kind that has regular sparring, and teaches legit traditional stuff too.|||Look, who ever says that karate is not useful in real life is dead wrong. And I mean DEAD wrong. Even if you know BJJ, and some guy that%26#039;s bigger than you, and stronger than you, and maybe has a knife takes you down, there%26#039;s no way you%26#039;re reversing, or getting him into the guard, because if he%26#039;s attacking you, he%26#039;s not gonna follow any rules what so ever, he%26#039;s not going to stay in the guard or mount, and do some moves, he%26#039;s gonna wanna kick your ***, punch your face, and stab you.
I say 100% go for karate, so you can AVOID getting to the ground and have to use any skill. It%26#039;s not like the guy attacking you is gonna have any mercy, like if he gets on top of you and you%26#039;re at the ground, he%26#039;s not going to get you tap out, he%26#039;s gonna be giving you blows to the head. What if he has other people, it%26#039;s a 3 on 1, or a 4 on 1, how%26#039;s jiu jitsu gonna save you know?
So my best advice is learn Karate, preferably kyoko-shin, that%26#039;s what I do, it%26#039;s really intense, but it%26#039;s up to you. Now the most important thing is to learn to use your legs, get very strong legs, very fast kicks, and very fast punches, I work more on my flexibility, than my strength, because if the guy is smaller than me, the kicks would just knock him out, and if he%26#039;s bigger, my strength wouldn%26#039;t do much to his. Learn to kick fast, spin fast, work on your side kick, you%26#039;ll get more confidence, you%26#039;ll be faster, you%26#039;ll kick *** harder.
If the attacker is rushing towards you, knock him out with a kick, kick his groin, kick the inside of his leg, kick his ribs, knock out his face. So I personally recommend you go for Karate.|||Karate is useless try the Muay thai its a good fighting style.|||BJJ would be the best but it is very hard and only for the ground. Do it with Muay Thai, if he is every in a street fight and knew Muay Thai, he wouldn%26#039;t have a problem handling anyone but if it goes on the ground, he would be killed unless he knew BJJ.|||I would have to agree with Fair there. Tweens like yourself usually do better later if they have a good foundation in something from earlier. BJJ or karate will give that to you as well as make you more coach-able and give you a better appreciation for good technique. You will then more easily learn other aspects of martial arts and fighting. It is ten times easier for me to teach a person like that when they are in their later teens or early twenties. They learn and pick up things easier and generally will do them better than someone that does not have a good foundation in some kind of fundamental martial art.
Any martial art if it is taught properly and done at a high level can be effective while at the same time each has its weaknesses. That is the reason why many cross-train and dabble in other arts. Start with just BJJ or karate, get a good foundation to build and learn from and by the time you are twenty and cross-training and dabbling in other arts like Maui Thai you will have an awesome repertoire of skills and probably better technique than you would have otherwise.|||Some forms of Karate are NOT useless and have allot of sparing like kyokushin. Karate does get a bad rep here in the states because of all the Mcdojos and crappy teachers who care more about money, than seeing their students excel in competition.
MMA gyms are better because the coaches like to see their students excel in compotetion and bring more fame and name recognition to the gym, thats why I would suggest MMA gyms they want to raise good fighters. Most Karate Dojos in the states now days don%26#039;t give a crap about sparring, tradition, or anything just cash.|||Those that say Karate is useless definitely need to have their brain checked.
Each Martial Art in their pure form has their own advantages.
Not to mention those idiot that call Karate useless then go on about BJJ and MuayThai because it%26#039;s useful in real life and MMA, when two of the most dominant fighters in UFC have their base in Karate (GSP and Lyoto Machida)
Now go on with the question.
Go with Brazilian Jujitsu, since you%26#039;re very young, I always say that the fact that you%26#039;re young and naturally still flexible is an advantage to train in BJJ, later on, maintaining flexibility is much easier than attaining it when you%26#039;re older.
You can leave Karate or Muay Thai for much later, but it sounds that the trainer will be the same guy for MuayThai and Jujitsu, so you can ask him to teach you how to throw punch properly.
The reason being, in BJJ, real sparring is to roll. Grappling might leave burn marks on skins, but that%26#039;s about it, you train well without bad damage, easy to explain to your parents when you%26#039;re still 12yrs old.
By the time you reach 18, your BJJ should be at pretty high level if you start from 12. Then you can train either in Muay Thai or Karate. A standup martial art like Muay Thai or Karate, if it%26#039;s a credible school, will have proper sparring sessions after 6 months training.
If there%26#039;s no proper sparring session, then run away from that dojo since big chance it will be a McDojo that will just get your money and teach you crap. Sparring is one of the most important aspect of martial art as you can only learn how to fight by fighting.
A proper sparring session in a standup martial art could easily lead to bruises, something that you don%26#039;t want to have to explain to your parents until you%26#039;re older (you don%26#039;t want to be banned from practice by protective parents----been there done that)
If you have good solid base in Martial art and the training discipline by then, a study of standup martial art for 2 years will be enough if you want to join an MMA tournament.
If your goal is pure self defense, do take classes in escrima or kali silat as they will teach you the weapon side of fighting. That will complete you as a fighter with knowledge of ground fighting, standup and weapon (stick/knife).
So, there you go, Good Luck
all it is, is fancy unrealistic kicks and techniques that arent possible in a real street fight or mma bout.
Brazilian jujitsu, is the most effective martial art for real life situations and MMA bouts.
Muay thai is also good, but not as effective as BJJ.
90 percent of all fights end up on the ground, so having experience in grappling is a most. (wrestling,BJJ,SAMBO is what you should study)
Boxing, muay thai,sambo is good for stand up.
Good Luck.|||by the time you get to legal age to do mma you will most likely lost interest you have 6 years before you can sign a liability waver in case you get hurt this gives you time to work on a longer training time system like karate personally I would work on a defense aspect art for now as opposed to working on a sport style like muai tai or bjj|||Karate is suit for a 12 year old,MMA is harsh,although I doubt they will push you to any limits,I suggest Karate because at least you will have a lighter fighting experience,wait till you are 14,then train in MMA. I am saving your neck kid. also The realest Guy. You cant be a MMA/BJJ fan boy on Yahoo Answers Fighting boards. I am but,I cant show it :p.|||Lol @ The Realest Guy at is failure. He says karate is fake, and then suggested boxing. What a load.
Anyway, I would go for BJJ if you really want to get into MMA later on in life. The %26quot;MMA Gyms%26quot; are going to teach you a little of everything, but they won%26#039;t give you the experience of taking years of different kinds of martial arts. So I would suggest either finding a Muay Thai or BJJ gym and start there and see how you feel about it.
If you%26#039;re not ready for MMA yet, you can also try a form of Karate. But make sure it%26#039;s a kind that has regular sparring, and teaches legit traditional stuff too.|||Look, who ever says that karate is not useful in real life is dead wrong. And I mean DEAD wrong. Even if you know BJJ, and some guy that%26#039;s bigger than you, and stronger than you, and maybe has a knife takes you down, there%26#039;s no way you%26#039;re reversing, or getting him into the guard, because if he%26#039;s attacking you, he%26#039;s not gonna follow any rules what so ever, he%26#039;s not going to stay in the guard or mount, and do some moves, he%26#039;s gonna wanna kick your ***, punch your face, and stab you.
I say 100% go for karate, so you can AVOID getting to the ground and have to use any skill. It%26#039;s not like the guy attacking you is gonna have any mercy, like if he gets on top of you and you%26#039;re at the ground, he%26#039;s not going to get you tap out, he%26#039;s gonna be giving you blows to the head. What if he has other people, it%26#039;s a 3 on 1, or a 4 on 1, how%26#039;s jiu jitsu gonna save you know?
So my best advice is learn Karate, preferably kyoko-shin, that%26#039;s what I do, it%26#039;s really intense, but it%26#039;s up to you. Now the most important thing is to learn to use your legs, get very strong legs, very fast kicks, and very fast punches, I work more on my flexibility, than my strength, because if the guy is smaller than me, the kicks would just knock him out, and if he%26#039;s bigger, my strength wouldn%26#039;t do much to his. Learn to kick fast, spin fast, work on your side kick, you%26#039;ll get more confidence, you%26#039;ll be faster, you%26#039;ll kick *** harder.
If the attacker is rushing towards you, knock him out with a kick, kick his groin, kick the inside of his leg, kick his ribs, knock out his face. So I personally recommend you go for Karate.|||Karate is useless try the Muay thai its a good fighting style.|||BJJ would be the best but it is very hard and only for the ground. Do it with Muay Thai, if he is every in a street fight and knew Muay Thai, he wouldn%26#039;t have a problem handling anyone but if it goes on the ground, he would be killed unless he knew BJJ.|||I would have to agree with Fair there. Tweens like yourself usually do better later if they have a good foundation in something from earlier. BJJ or karate will give that to you as well as make you more coach-able and give you a better appreciation for good technique. You will then more easily learn other aspects of martial arts and fighting. It is ten times easier for me to teach a person like that when they are in their later teens or early twenties. They learn and pick up things easier and generally will do them better than someone that does not have a good foundation in some kind of fundamental martial art.
Any martial art if it is taught properly and done at a high level can be effective while at the same time each has its weaknesses. That is the reason why many cross-train and dabble in other arts. Start with just BJJ or karate, get a good foundation to build and learn from and by the time you are twenty and cross-training and dabbling in other arts like Maui Thai you will have an awesome repertoire of skills and probably better technique than you would have otherwise.|||Some forms of Karate are NOT useless and have allot of sparing like kyokushin. Karate does get a bad rep here in the states because of all the Mcdojos and crappy teachers who care more about money, than seeing their students excel in competition.
MMA gyms are better because the coaches like to see their students excel in compotetion and bring more fame and name recognition to the gym, thats why I would suggest MMA gyms they want to raise good fighters. Most Karate Dojos in the states now days don%26#039;t give a crap about sparring, tradition, or anything just cash.|||Those that say Karate is useless definitely need to have their brain checked.
Each Martial Art in their pure form has their own advantages.
Not to mention those idiot that call Karate useless then go on about BJJ and MuayThai because it%26#039;s useful in real life and MMA, when two of the most dominant fighters in UFC have their base in Karate (GSP and Lyoto Machida)
Now go on with the question.
Go with Brazilian Jujitsu, since you%26#039;re very young, I always say that the fact that you%26#039;re young and naturally still flexible is an advantage to train in BJJ, later on, maintaining flexibility is much easier than attaining it when you%26#039;re older.
You can leave Karate or Muay Thai for much later, but it sounds that the trainer will be the same guy for MuayThai and Jujitsu, so you can ask him to teach you how to throw punch properly.
The reason being, in BJJ, real sparring is to roll. Grappling might leave burn marks on skins, but that%26#039;s about it, you train well without bad damage, easy to explain to your parents when you%26#039;re still 12yrs old.
By the time you reach 18, your BJJ should be at pretty high level if you start from 12. Then you can train either in Muay Thai or Karate. A standup martial art like Muay Thai or Karate, if it%26#039;s a credible school, will have proper sparring sessions after 6 months training.
If there%26#039;s no proper sparring session, then run away from that dojo since big chance it will be a McDojo that will just get your money and teach you crap. Sparring is one of the most important aspect of martial art as you can only learn how to fight by fighting.
A proper sparring session in a standup martial art could easily lead to bruises, something that you don%26#039;t want to have to explain to your parents until you%26#039;re older (you don%26#039;t want to be banned from practice by protective parents----been there done that)
If you have good solid base in Martial art and the training discipline by then, a study of standup martial art for 2 years will be enough if you want to join an MMA tournament.
If your goal is pure self defense, do take classes in escrima or kali silat as they will teach you the weapon side of fighting. That will complete you as a fighter with knowledge of ground fighting, standup and weapon (stick/knife).
So, there you go, Good Luck
Muay Thai: Is there a difference between hitting pads and hitting a heavy bag?
when practicing your swing kicks, what is the difference between kicking the pads and the heavy bag and what does each one do for your kick that%26#039;s different than the other? or are they the same.|||Bag will allow you to work on power strikes.
Pads will help you with focus and timing.|||Pads are for aim, timing and technique and the bag is also for technique but you can get some serious power with out hurting your partner whos usually holding the pads, you get you partner to hold the pads and you aim for them and ignore the pads your focus is on the part of there body the kick would normally go to and the bag is to do the same thing but as hard as you possibly can|||heavy bags teach you focuse and fucus timing were as pads give you practice on snap techniques and target. Look up Karate techiques
Pads will help you with focus and timing.|||Pads are for aim, timing and technique and the bag is also for technique but you can get some serious power with out hurting your partner whos usually holding the pads, you get you partner to hold the pads and you aim for them and ignore the pads your focus is on the part of there body the kick would normally go to and the bag is to do the same thing but as hard as you possibly can|||heavy bags teach you focuse and fucus timing were as pads give you practice on snap techniques and target. Look up Karate techiques
Approximately how much time does an average guy need to practice Muay Thai before becoming professional?
I%26#039;ve been practicing for six months already and I can not even get closer to the level of my friends at the gym. Since they%26#039;re all professional fighters, I want to erase that bored look in their eyes while sparring. My fitness level is higher than all of them but on the experience and technical side I can not even begin to compare myself with them.|||if you%26#039;re looking for a shortcut type of solution like those one minute abs deals then you%26#039;ll be very disappointed. 6 months is just the beginning phase. you still have a long road ahead and there are no shortcuts.
you%26#039;re going to put in the time, effort and sacrifice.
how much time do you put in now? how much time do the professional fighters in your gym put in? if they%26#039;re not the same, then there%26#039;s your problem. you want to become professional you have to train like a professional.
In Thailand, fighters train in 3-5 hour sessions twice a day. once in the morning then again in the afternoon. they run 25 miles every morning before starting training too. And they live, eat and sleep in the gym. No time for xbox, parties, girls, chilling with your friends. What they do have is that undoubtable ability to kick ***.
what are YOU doing that can compare to that?
you say you%26#039;re fitness level is better than a professional fighter%26#039;s. ok... i%26#039;ll assume you%26#039;re telling the truth. then perhaps you should use that conditioning as an advantage. press the attack. keep moving forward and wear down your sparring partner. maybe that%26#039;ll erase that bored look. but to be honest, i think after just a few rounds you%26#039;re already breathing heavy and your partner isn%26#039;t. And that%26#039;s why they%26#039;re bored.
but you know what? I%26#039;m not putting you down man. Just telling you the hard cold truth. What you can do is turn all this into a challenge. Make it your motivation. you%26#039;ll be stronger because of it. it won%26#039;t take weeks or months though. It will take years. but then again, if you%26#039;re really dedicated then that won%26#039;t matter right?|||Are they all professional fighters? Or do they just say they%26#039;re professional fighters? Are they actually amateur fighters? Or maybe not even that. I%26#039;ve known people to call themselves fighters when they%26#039;ve never had an actual sanctioned match. Or they say they%26#039;re fighters because they go to the gym and train Muay Thai. I would say if everyone else at your gym is actually a professional fighter, you%26#039;re very lucky. My point is that you don%26#039;t need to worry about what they%26#039;re doing either way. Just keep focusing on your training and you will get better. Six months is a tiny amount of time for you to be expecting miracles.
Maybe you are imagining this %26quot;bored%26quot; look. Besides, who cares how your sparring partner looks? Pay attention to what you%26#039;re doing, not your partner%26#039;s facial expressions. And don%26#039;t expect magic. Diligent training will pay off. |||6 months is not long at all, ask your buddies and just keep up at it. 1 year is about as quick as I%26#039;ve seen people who are seriously prepared to start taking on some amateur bouts and not rushing into it. Keep at it, there are no instant results in the fight game. When you can keep up with your friends who are pros you%26#039;ll likely get a better gauge of where you are and how long it%26#039;ll take you personally.|||you can technically compete wiht as little as 2 years of hard core training. And I%26#039;m talking about Sityodtong in Thailand, not McDojo in anytown USA|||The %26quot;average guy%26quot; can NEVER become a professional!
You need to be %26quot;above average!%26quot;|||Depends on your dedication.|||i am going with acrollux it depends on your deduction
you%26#039;re going to put in the time, effort and sacrifice.
how much time do you put in now? how much time do the professional fighters in your gym put in? if they%26#039;re not the same, then there%26#039;s your problem. you want to become professional you have to train like a professional.
In Thailand, fighters train in 3-5 hour sessions twice a day. once in the morning then again in the afternoon. they run 25 miles every morning before starting training too. And they live, eat and sleep in the gym. No time for xbox, parties, girls, chilling with your friends. What they do have is that undoubtable ability to kick ***.
what are YOU doing that can compare to that?
you say you%26#039;re fitness level is better than a professional fighter%26#039;s. ok... i%26#039;ll assume you%26#039;re telling the truth. then perhaps you should use that conditioning as an advantage. press the attack. keep moving forward and wear down your sparring partner. maybe that%26#039;ll erase that bored look. but to be honest, i think after just a few rounds you%26#039;re already breathing heavy and your partner isn%26#039;t. And that%26#039;s why they%26#039;re bored.
but you know what? I%26#039;m not putting you down man. Just telling you the hard cold truth. What you can do is turn all this into a challenge. Make it your motivation. you%26#039;ll be stronger because of it. it won%26#039;t take weeks or months though. It will take years. but then again, if you%26#039;re really dedicated then that won%26#039;t matter right?|||Are they all professional fighters? Or do they just say they%26#039;re professional fighters? Are they actually amateur fighters? Or maybe not even that. I%26#039;ve known people to call themselves fighters when they%26#039;ve never had an actual sanctioned match. Or they say they%26#039;re fighters because they go to the gym and train Muay Thai. I would say if everyone else at your gym is actually a professional fighter, you%26#039;re very lucky. My point is that you don%26#039;t need to worry about what they%26#039;re doing either way. Just keep focusing on your training and you will get better. Six months is a tiny amount of time for you to be expecting miracles.
Maybe you are imagining this %26quot;bored%26quot; look. Besides, who cares how your sparring partner looks? Pay attention to what you%26#039;re doing, not your partner%26#039;s facial expressions. And don%26#039;t expect magic. Diligent training will pay off. |||6 months is not long at all, ask your buddies and just keep up at it. 1 year is about as quick as I%26#039;ve seen people who are seriously prepared to start taking on some amateur bouts and not rushing into it. Keep at it, there are no instant results in the fight game. When you can keep up with your friends who are pros you%26#039;ll likely get a better gauge of where you are and how long it%26#039;ll take you personally.|||you can technically compete wiht as little as 2 years of hard core training. And I%26#039;m talking about Sityodtong in Thailand, not McDojo in anytown USA|||The %26quot;average guy%26quot; can NEVER become a professional!
You need to be %26quot;above average!%26quot;|||Depends on your dedication.|||i am going with acrollux it depends on your deduction
Is Boxing a waste of time if I want ot do Muay Thai?
I am doing boxing at the moment, I have just started and have signed up for 6 months. If I did boxing for six months and then went to Muay Thai would that give me advantage, my ultimate goal is to become really good in Muay Thai but I am thinking starting out in boxing is a good building block to Muay Thai, am I right or am I wasting my time??|||No, boxing would not be a waste of time. In boxing you will learn bobbing, weaving, slipping , parrying, feints, counters, offence, defence, etc.( I do both). While there may be some differences in body movement and style, they still go hand-in-hand and compliment each other. This will only improve and increase your arsenal, from a standpoint of either art.|||Boxing is awsome for Muay Thai, its great to learn how to box, it will help you alot in Muay Thai and i suggest you keep doing one or two boxing lessons a week along with your Muay Thai classes|||Your right, but don%26#039;t stay in Boxing to long as they focus on very different movement patterns kick, block, strike combinations. If you get a chance visit Thailand live and train 3 months there !|||No. While Muy Thai uses knees, elbows, and fists, it does not have punching power of Boxing. If you practice, you could end the fight with a good right hook. No elbows required.|||boxing is an integral part of muay thai. if you are that interested in it you should know what it comprises.
Is it to late for BJJ or Muay Thai?
Im 17 and was wondering if its to late to take BJJ or Muay Thai classes, possibly both? Ive been thinking about taking classes for awhile but just recently got enough money. Will i be able to do both and become successful at both or just one?|||Too late at 17? I know a gentleman who started BJJ in his 80s, so very definitely not too late.
I would say that if you have the time and resources, then it is possible to train both and advance, but if you%26#039;re just starting out, it may be more sensible to concentrate on one for the moment. You also need to be aware that it is possible to overtrain, which can lead to health issues, especially if you%26#039;re trying to juggle your training with your job/education/personal life etc.
BJJ tends to be expensive, which is another factor which might affect your options (though judo is a cheap substitute, and an excellent style in its own right: wrestling is another good choice).|||ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN MUAY THAI OR BJJ!! Martial arts can be learned at any age as long as ur in good shape. The recommended age is 2-6 but thats alright. Is not age that matters but the source where ur learning it from. Some places r so crappy that the teacher doesnt even know what hes teaching u. But dont worry about ur age just find a good place to learn.
I would say that if you have the time and resources, then it is possible to train both and advance, but if you%26#039;re just starting out, it may be more sensible to concentrate on one for the moment. You also need to be aware that it is possible to overtrain, which can lead to health issues, especially if you%26#039;re trying to juggle your training with your job/education/personal life etc.
BJJ tends to be expensive, which is another factor which might affect your options (though judo is a cheap substitute, and an excellent style in its own right: wrestling is another good choice).|||ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN MUAY THAI OR BJJ!! Martial arts can be learned at any age as long as ur in good shape. The recommended age is 2-6 but thats alright. Is not age that matters but the source where ur learning it from. Some places r so crappy that the teacher doesnt even know what hes teaching u. But dont worry about ur age just find a good place to learn.
Does muay thai lead to arthritis and crippled limbs later in life?
i was going to start muay thai until i heard about this.....now i think im just gonna stick with boxing|||only if your doing it right..your better off sticking with boxing in my opinion. Its one of the most effective forms os striking that there is|||It honestly depends man. Of course there is a chance t will but there is a chance it wont. If you are looking to get into muay thai to be a fighter for many years, then there is a chance you may get arthritis. But if you just want to train in muay thai and maybe have a couple of fights (where i live the first five fights you wear shin guards) you have nothing to worry about.|||its your decision if you want to fight or not you know??? like you dont really need to fight....|||I think that happons to fighters in Thailand because fighting is their livelyhood there and they have fights every other day and are still fighting way after their age has caught up to them
Ofcource with a full contact art you are going to have a higher chance of injury but i think this is where the rumor comes from, or maybe someone just told you that to scare you or something|||There more reported death in the sports of Boxing than Muay Thai. Injuries to the knee, shin and ribs are the most common in any full contact martial arts. Falls can cause injuries but not as fatal, but brain injuries are by far the most dangerous.
Here%26#039;s a study I kept in my files and thought you might enjoy them. This written by several doctors and if you I can email you all their preferences.
Head injuries are a substantial risk. In one study, for instance, 57% of participants in tae kwon do had experienced some form of head injury. This could range from mild concussion to intracranial bleeds.
Case reports of internal carotid artery dissection, stroke, aphasia (loss of speech from brain lesion), hemiplegia and ophthalmic trauma resulting in loss of vision, appear frequently in the literature of the past ten years.
A survey of four mixed martial arts tournaments over a four-month period revealed 103 episodes of cervical neck injury in 427 respondents. Five cases required hospitalisation and resulted in neurological deficit.
The researchers found that the motion and forces applied to the cervical spine were characteristic of whiplash produced by vehicle impacts.
The risk of cervical neck injury, from mild whiplash to quadriplegia is high in all forms of martial arts, caused by situations such as hyper-flexion of the cervical spine on landing on the mat; or lateral flexion of the cervical spine and forced shoulder depression, resulting in a traction injury to the brachial plexus and soft-tissue injury to the paraspinal muscles.
If a regular martial arts participant complains of generalised, inexplicable arm pain, it should be taken seriously as a possible presentation of Paget-Schroetter syndrome(12). This condition, also known as 鈥榚ffort thrombosis鈥? occurs in athletes who undertake repetitive arm movements. The pressure of the repeated action can cause blood clots in the auxiliary veins under the clavicle, producing thrombosis, pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.
It is hard to diagnose this serious condition as symptoms may be few and generalised until a pulmonary embolism has occurred, and those affected tend to be young and otherwise healthy.
There may be signs of venous obstruction such as pain, swelling and bluish discoloration. If suspected, the fighter needs urgent hospital attention for clot-busting treatment 鈥?and this is likely to end their athletic career.|||Boxing leads to brain damage later in life, take your pick.|||It does if you fight like they do in Thailand (about every 2 weeks) for over 10 years.
Muay thai training when done properly does NOT lead to crippled limbs and arthritis.|||Dude its a combat sport where you get kicked in the head , and below the belt , its not a tickling competition. Boxing will can also lead to arthritis and crippling injuries later in life , welcome to the world of full contact fighting man.
Ofcource with a full contact art you are going to have a higher chance of injury but i think this is where the rumor comes from, or maybe someone just told you that to scare you or something|||There more reported death in the sports of Boxing than Muay Thai. Injuries to the knee, shin and ribs are the most common in any full contact martial arts. Falls can cause injuries but not as fatal, but brain injuries are by far the most dangerous.
Here%26#039;s a study I kept in my files and thought you might enjoy them. This written by several doctors and if you I can email you all their preferences.
Head injuries are a substantial risk. In one study, for instance, 57% of participants in tae kwon do had experienced some form of head injury. This could range from mild concussion to intracranial bleeds.
Case reports of internal carotid artery dissection, stroke, aphasia (loss of speech from brain lesion), hemiplegia and ophthalmic trauma resulting in loss of vision, appear frequently in the literature of the past ten years.
A survey of four mixed martial arts tournaments over a four-month period revealed 103 episodes of cervical neck injury in 427 respondents. Five cases required hospitalisation and resulted in neurological deficit.
The researchers found that the motion and forces applied to the cervical spine were characteristic of whiplash produced by vehicle impacts.
The risk of cervical neck injury, from mild whiplash to quadriplegia is high in all forms of martial arts, caused by situations such as hyper-flexion of the cervical spine on landing on the mat; or lateral flexion of the cervical spine and forced shoulder depression, resulting in a traction injury to the brachial plexus and soft-tissue injury to the paraspinal muscles.
If a regular martial arts participant complains of generalised, inexplicable arm pain, it should be taken seriously as a possible presentation of Paget-Schroetter syndrome(12). This condition, also known as 鈥榚ffort thrombosis鈥? occurs in athletes who undertake repetitive arm movements. The pressure of the repeated action can cause blood clots in the auxiliary veins under the clavicle, producing thrombosis, pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.
It is hard to diagnose this serious condition as symptoms may be few and generalised until a pulmonary embolism has occurred, and those affected tend to be young and otherwise healthy.
There may be signs of venous obstruction such as pain, swelling and bluish discoloration. If suspected, the fighter needs urgent hospital attention for clot-busting treatment 鈥?and this is likely to end their athletic career.|||Boxing leads to brain damage later in life, take your pick.|||It does if you fight like they do in Thailand (about every 2 weeks) for over 10 years.
Muay thai training when done properly does NOT lead to crippled limbs and arthritis.|||Dude its a combat sport where you get kicked in the head , and below the belt , its not a tickling competition. Boxing will can also lead to arthritis and crippling injuries later in life , welcome to the world of full contact fighting man.
Who were the original contender asia muay thai contestants?
All your Contender Asia answers here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Contend...
Spoiler alert if you haven%26#039;t seen them all.
James|||There were only 2 guys from Thailand, the other Asian was from Singapore, and he lost with a dislocated shoulder.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Contend...
Spoiler alert if you haven%26#039;t seen them all.
James|||There were only 2 guys from Thailand, the other Asian was from Singapore, and he lost with a dislocated shoulder.
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Would Muay Thai training burn fat and substitute a workout at the gym? ?
So instead of going to the Gym I would go to Muay Thai training instead a couple of times a week.
Any Muay Thai fighters/practitioners out there?|||Yes muay thai does burn fat. But It really deends on what you ar doing at the gym. If your going there, not really to gain any muscles but just to lose some weight and be healthy, then yes I would say go to muay thai. But if your going to the gym to build up muscle and get bigger and stronger than I would just stick to the gym and go to muay thai only once a week.|||i don%26#039;t do muay thai training, but i%26#039;ve had some other combat sport training and there are a couple of points i%26#039;d have to make. first, there%26#039;s not really any kind of substitute for lifting weights. it is it%26#039;s own workout and it develop muscles that can%26#039;t be developed otherwise. second, weight lifting will increase your size, but only increase your strength to a degree. real strength comes from a combination of weight training, as well as plyometrics, cardio workouts, etc. so all in all, yes muay thai will burn some fat, but it will not substitute a gym workout|||Of course it would burn fat.
any martial art where you are actually practicing your techniques will be a good workout.
as for a substitute for the gym; It depends on if you go to the gym to build lots of muscle or to lose weight.
Muscle, you wont get as big in muay thai, not to say it doesnt make you stronger.
but for losing weight it would do fine.|||Yes, but have some variety, take a two week break every 12 weeks and do something else temporarily to recuperate.
Any Muay Thai fighters/practitioners out there?|||Yes muay thai does burn fat. But It really deends on what you ar doing at the gym. If your going there, not really to gain any muscles but just to lose some weight and be healthy, then yes I would say go to muay thai. But if your going to the gym to build up muscle and get bigger and stronger than I would just stick to the gym and go to muay thai only once a week.|||i don%26#039;t do muay thai training, but i%26#039;ve had some other combat sport training and there are a couple of points i%26#039;d have to make. first, there%26#039;s not really any kind of substitute for lifting weights. it is it%26#039;s own workout and it develop muscles that can%26#039;t be developed otherwise. second, weight lifting will increase your size, but only increase your strength to a degree. real strength comes from a combination of weight training, as well as plyometrics, cardio workouts, etc. so all in all, yes muay thai will burn some fat, but it will not substitute a gym workout|||Of course it would burn fat.
any martial art where you are actually practicing your techniques will be a good workout.
as for a substitute for the gym; It depends on if you go to the gym to build lots of muscle or to lose weight.
Muscle, you wont get as big in muay thai, not to say it doesnt make you stronger.
but for losing weight it would do fine.|||Yes, but have some variety, take a two week break every 12 weeks and do something else temporarily to recuperate.
Should I take up boxing or muay thai?
Im going to be 16 in a couple of months and next summer I want to start either boxing or muay thai kickboxing?|||They are both good.
Boxers specialize with their hands, but lack everywhere else.
Thai Boxers use punches knees elbows and kicks. But even though they may not focus solely on punches do not be fooled they have good hands too.
I like and do both. It it came down to it to be an all around %26quot;good%26quot; or diverse fighter I would go with Muay Thai cause then I can use elbows knees etc.. and not only will I know how to use them but I would know how to DEFEND against them if someone else could do it too.
But like I said I do boxing too and its great. I like the ability to get good head movement and slip%26quot;dodge%26quot; punches. Because some of the techniques in boxing like a bunch of slipping and weaving and stuff can get you KO%26#039;ed by a knee to the face in Muay Thai.|||It depends on what your goal is. As previously, stated Muay Thai uses elbos, knees and legs, in addition to punching. Also some %26quot;traditional%26quot; muay thai schools may teaching punching very differently than the punches used in boxing.
I don%26#039;t advocate doing both from the start. (I have trained in both). Depending on the coach/instructor, you may pick up traits that work great in one sport, but may leave you exposed in another.
Pick one. Get decent in it (1-2 years), and try the other later if you want.
|||A boxer vs a muay thai fighter.. wHO would win? I would bet my money on the muay thai fighter. Boxing is good and is somewhat similar to muay thai. There is still footwork involve and still use strikes but in muay thai, you learn to use kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch. Muay thai is a lot of fun so I would recommend that over boxing. Its more of a workout. I鈥檝e been doing muay thai for about 1 year and a half now. I鈥檝e been doing BJJ for 6 years and would always get beat standing up. So I started muay thai and ever since starting, I鈥檝e been dominating a lot of fighters who are a lot taller with longer range (just full contact sparring, not real fighting) I would definitely take up muay thai bro. Good luck! And have fun!|||Boxers become expert with their hands but don%26#039;t know how to use legs or elbows.
Muay Thai fighters are not as good with punches but they have other stuff to mix it up with.
Its a choice issue.|||hmm.. I guess it depends on what you want to do. But personally , if you can either punch OR... punch, kick,knee, elbow ,etc...no choice there...go muay thai. What%26#039;s not to like??|||Boxing is a 1 trick pony. All they do is punch. With MT you will punch, elbow, knee and kick. 1 more vote for Muay Thai|||mauy thai is better in my opinion because they use their legs and elbows aswell.|||take muay thai, or i rather would at least. or better yet, take both! you could learn a lot a lot! |||I do both.
Why not?
Boxers specialize with their hands, but lack everywhere else.
Thai Boxers use punches knees elbows and kicks. But even though they may not focus solely on punches do not be fooled they have good hands too.
I like and do both. It it came down to it to be an all around %26quot;good%26quot; or diverse fighter I would go with Muay Thai cause then I can use elbows knees etc.. and not only will I know how to use them but I would know how to DEFEND against them if someone else could do it too.
But like I said I do boxing too and its great. I like the ability to get good head movement and slip%26quot;dodge%26quot; punches. Because some of the techniques in boxing like a bunch of slipping and weaving and stuff can get you KO%26#039;ed by a knee to the face in Muay Thai.|||It depends on what your goal is. As previously, stated Muay Thai uses elbos, knees and legs, in addition to punching. Also some %26quot;traditional%26quot; muay thai schools may teaching punching very differently than the punches used in boxing.
I don%26#039;t advocate doing both from the start. (I have trained in both). Depending on the coach/instructor, you may pick up traits that work great in one sport, but may leave you exposed in another.
Pick one. Get decent in it (1-2 years), and try the other later if you want.
|||A boxer vs a muay thai fighter.. wHO would win? I would bet my money on the muay thai fighter. Boxing is good and is somewhat similar to muay thai. There is still footwork involve and still use strikes but in muay thai, you learn to use kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch. Muay thai is a lot of fun so I would recommend that over boxing. Its more of a workout. I鈥檝e been doing muay thai for about 1 year and a half now. I鈥檝e been doing BJJ for 6 years and would always get beat standing up. So I started muay thai and ever since starting, I鈥檝e been dominating a lot of fighters who are a lot taller with longer range (just full contact sparring, not real fighting) I would definitely take up muay thai bro. Good luck! And have fun!|||Boxers become expert with their hands but don%26#039;t know how to use legs or elbows.
Muay Thai fighters are not as good with punches but they have other stuff to mix it up with.
Its a choice issue.|||hmm.. I guess it depends on what you want to do. But personally , if you can either punch OR... punch, kick,knee, elbow ,etc...no choice there...go muay thai. What%26#039;s not to like??|||Boxing is a 1 trick pony. All they do is punch. With MT you will punch, elbow, knee and kick. 1 more vote for Muay Thai|||mauy thai is better in my opinion because they use their legs and elbows aswell.|||take muay thai, or i rather would at least. or better yet, take both! you could learn a lot a lot! |||I do both.
Why not?
Who is the most dangerous Muay Thai fighter in Thailand?
If Thai fighters are so bad and skilled and deadly, Why don%26#039;t Thai fighters participate in the high money mixed martial arts tournaments.|||The most dangerous Thai fighter in Thailand is probably a guy that nobody has ever heard of, living somewhere in the middle of the jungle. And he probably practices the ancient style of Muay Boran, meaning he could easily destroy anybody that tried to fight him. As far as the competition sport in Thailand goes, it%26#039;s hard to say who is the most dangerous fighter. Most fighters careers last only around 5 years, and since there are so many practitioners it%26#039;s hard to say who is the greatest champion of the sport.
Thai fighters don%26#039;t participate in MMA tournaments mainly because they don%26#039;t train MMA. They grow up with Muay Thai and there is a lot of honor in practicing their culture%26#039;s martial art. Also a lot of Thai fighters don%26#039;t have the money to pay for training in other arts along with the fact that few actually teach anything besides Muay Thai in Thailand.|||You%26#039;ll never know the answer to that. The muay thai fighters you hear about and see in the ring aren%26#039;t true mauy thai fighters at all. Competition restricts fighters from using true technique as far as grappling and take downs in the ring. I hate to say Mauy thai is close tom being a lost art. Restrictions in the ring are preventing fighters from using or even wanting to learn the true form of this martial arts. Ancient mauy thai in my opinion is even more dangerous than bjj.|||Right now, alot of people think Buakaw Por. Pramuk or Yodsanklai Fairtex are the toughest.
Thai fighters don%26#039;t participate in MMA tournaments mainly because they don%26#039;t train MMA. They grow up with Muay Thai and there is a lot of honor in practicing their culture%26#039;s martial art. Also a lot of Thai fighters don%26#039;t have the money to pay for training in other arts along with the fact that few actually teach anything besides Muay Thai in Thailand.|||You%26#039;ll never know the answer to that. The muay thai fighters you hear about and see in the ring aren%26#039;t true mauy thai fighters at all. Competition restricts fighters from using true technique as far as grappling and take downs in the ring. I hate to say Mauy thai is close tom being a lost art. Restrictions in the ring are preventing fighters from using or even wanting to learn the true form of this martial arts. Ancient mauy thai in my opinion is even more dangerous than bjj.|||Right now, alot of people think Buakaw Por. Pramuk or Yodsanklai Fairtex are the toughest.
What is the difference between American kickboxing and Muay Thai?
Basically there are 2 main differences I need to know.
Firstly the rules which I can probably find myself.
Secondly what are the differences in technique, fitness levels, skill levels, years it takes to learn. How many hours fighters practice. Thanks very much.|||The rules vary depending on who sanctions the fight.
kickboxing in general doesn%26#039;t allow elbows, knees, kicks below the belt (legs), or any clinching, like they do in muay thai.
Depending on who sanctions the fight, extra rules are applied, such as 7 %26quot;intended%26quot; kicks per round, and others.
K-1 competitions are similar to muay thai, but they don%26#039;t allow elbows and clinching is supposebly not allowed, but this is not enforced, they just do limited clinching.
As far as technique, they are both very similar, but there%26#039;s no parrying with the shin in kickboxing even though you can%26#039;t do low kicks, since there%26#039;s no clinching or elbows fights tend to be a bit further away (kickboxing). When sparring muay thai the lead foot tends to be more relaxed in order to parry the low kicks. Traditional muay thai stance has the guard higher, since the abs have to be so strong blows to the stomach are dismissed.
For some reason I still don%26#039;t understand, kickboxers tend to have their lead hand down, and do spinning back fists alot more often.
As far as fitness leves, skill levels and years it takes to learn the differences are minimal, unless you compare Thai fighters to American fighters. The average thai fighter does this as a means to earn a living, they fight pretty much on a weekly basis, and train all day, hence why they are the best stand-up fighters in the world (lightweights, since Dutch heavyweights rule).
Fighters on average practice at least 20-30 hours a day, again, Thai fighters train all day (over 50 hours a week)
I hope this info is useful, I have friends who are both kickboxers and muay thai fighters, I highly respect both martial arts.|||The main differences are best broken down by describing the ring rules of each sport. We%26#039;ll start with American Kickboxing in an average, American rules bout:
No elbows. No knees. No kicks below the waist. A 10 kick must per round, ie. you must perform 10 kicks in each full round or suffer a 1 or 2 point deduction, depending on number of kicks not attempted. No tripping. Clinching is ruled the same as boxing, fighters are warned, then broken up. Punches inside clinch are counted towards round score. A 10 point must system, just like boxing. You can fight in american kickboxing matches today if you have the insurance and a cornerman, as well as any entry fees. There are no requirements to fight in the ring, save those two. In fact, many Karate, Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts schools put there students into these tournaments, since the rules are so strict. And now Thai rules:
Elbows allowed. Knees allowed. Leg kicks to thigh and shin allowed. Inside to outside and outside to inside trips allowed, though they do not count as knockdown and most practitioners of Muay Thai only use them during roundhouse kicks that hook the leg of an opponent who is inexperienced. Clinching allowed, even encouraged, as most knees and elbows come from %26quot;thai clinch%26quot;, hands at crown of head (not the neck, as most think, since the neck allows little true control of the head). There is no 10 kick must, since the majority of the damage done in Muay Thai is from leg and head kicks. In fact, in Thailand, boxing with the fists is looked upon as a last ditch effort or humliating to the opponent, since they primarily fight with elbows, knees and kicks. In Thailand you must be given your Monkwon, the head piece worn by traditional fighters, by your trainer to be deemed worthy enough to enter the ring in a major bout. In America, it is hard to find a state boxing commission that allows these rules, so most %26quot;Thai%26quot; fighters here fight modified, or %26quot;Oriental%26quot; rules. No elbows, but knees are allowed. Kicks to outside of thigh only. Outside to inside trip allowed. Clinch allowed, but only to deliver knees, then get out of clinch. And 10 point must system.
If you%26#039;re interested in Thai rules kickboxing and you live in the US, your best bet is to get into a good school that trains with those rules, then look for Oriental rules matches until you can get into a K-1 style %26quot;MMA%26quot; event that allows full Thai rules, or until you can get to Japan, Holland, or Thailand, where those rules are prevalent in kickboxing.|||An obvious main differance is the rules that affect the strikes each practitioner can use. Elbow strikes are the first and foremost in differance. Stance is the second. American style tyipcally uses an american boxing stace protecting the mid section with a closer guard. Thai practitioners use a broader more open guard almost %26quot;taunting%26quot; the opposing fighter to come in. This technique requires a very strong torso and training to take the mid section abuse.
This takes the focus off off the inner and back thigh from leg strikes. Several blows to the sciatic nerve will criple any fighter and the match is done.
There is a great deal more to look at between the two. To me that does not matter. There is much to learn in the %26quot;why and How%26quot; and apply them.
Remeber that body geometry plays a huge role in how many of the worlds martial arts have devoloped, among other factors. Geography, Religion, The oppressing force. etc.
Your skill level is solely determined by how much you wish to train and how far you want to take it. It does also help if you can walk and chew gum!|||American Kickboxing resembles karate more than Muay Thai. sad yet true. if you have the option, go Muay Thai.|||American kickboxing is considered a %26#039;watered down version%26#039; of Muay Thai. Usually there is no elbows or knee strikes. The number of years it takes to learn American Kickboxing is about 2-3 yrs depending on the instructor and whether or not his or her school has a belt level or not. In Muay Thai it takes 4-5 years (to get to a proffessional level) and depending on how often you train and for how long each time.
Firstly the rules which I can probably find myself.
Secondly what are the differences in technique, fitness levels, skill levels, years it takes to learn. How many hours fighters practice. Thanks very much.|||The rules vary depending on who sanctions the fight.
kickboxing in general doesn%26#039;t allow elbows, knees, kicks below the belt (legs), or any clinching, like they do in muay thai.
Depending on who sanctions the fight, extra rules are applied, such as 7 %26quot;intended%26quot; kicks per round, and others.
K-1 competitions are similar to muay thai, but they don%26#039;t allow elbows and clinching is supposebly not allowed, but this is not enforced, they just do limited clinching.
As far as technique, they are both very similar, but there%26#039;s no parrying with the shin in kickboxing even though you can%26#039;t do low kicks, since there%26#039;s no clinching or elbows fights tend to be a bit further away (kickboxing). When sparring muay thai the lead foot tends to be more relaxed in order to parry the low kicks. Traditional muay thai stance has the guard higher, since the abs have to be so strong blows to the stomach are dismissed.
For some reason I still don%26#039;t understand, kickboxers tend to have their lead hand down, and do spinning back fists alot more often.
As far as fitness leves, skill levels and years it takes to learn the differences are minimal, unless you compare Thai fighters to American fighters. The average thai fighter does this as a means to earn a living, they fight pretty much on a weekly basis, and train all day, hence why they are the best stand-up fighters in the world (lightweights, since Dutch heavyweights rule).
Fighters on average practice at least 20-30 hours a day, again, Thai fighters train all day (over 50 hours a week)
I hope this info is useful, I have friends who are both kickboxers and muay thai fighters, I highly respect both martial arts.|||The main differences are best broken down by describing the ring rules of each sport. We%26#039;ll start with American Kickboxing in an average, American rules bout:
No elbows. No knees. No kicks below the waist. A 10 kick must per round, ie. you must perform 10 kicks in each full round or suffer a 1 or 2 point deduction, depending on number of kicks not attempted. No tripping. Clinching is ruled the same as boxing, fighters are warned, then broken up. Punches inside clinch are counted towards round score. A 10 point must system, just like boxing. You can fight in american kickboxing matches today if you have the insurance and a cornerman, as well as any entry fees. There are no requirements to fight in the ring, save those two. In fact, many Karate, Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts schools put there students into these tournaments, since the rules are so strict. And now Thai rules:
Elbows allowed. Knees allowed. Leg kicks to thigh and shin allowed. Inside to outside and outside to inside trips allowed, though they do not count as knockdown and most practitioners of Muay Thai only use them during roundhouse kicks that hook the leg of an opponent who is inexperienced. Clinching allowed, even encouraged, as most knees and elbows come from %26quot;thai clinch%26quot;, hands at crown of head (not the neck, as most think, since the neck allows little true control of the head). There is no 10 kick must, since the majority of the damage done in Muay Thai is from leg and head kicks. In fact, in Thailand, boxing with the fists is looked upon as a last ditch effort or humliating to the opponent, since they primarily fight with elbows, knees and kicks. In Thailand you must be given your Monkwon, the head piece worn by traditional fighters, by your trainer to be deemed worthy enough to enter the ring in a major bout. In America, it is hard to find a state boxing commission that allows these rules, so most %26quot;Thai%26quot; fighters here fight modified, or %26quot;Oriental%26quot; rules. No elbows, but knees are allowed. Kicks to outside of thigh only. Outside to inside trip allowed. Clinch allowed, but only to deliver knees, then get out of clinch. And 10 point must system.
If you%26#039;re interested in Thai rules kickboxing and you live in the US, your best bet is to get into a good school that trains with those rules, then look for Oriental rules matches until you can get into a K-1 style %26quot;MMA%26quot; event that allows full Thai rules, or until you can get to Japan, Holland, or Thailand, where those rules are prevalent in kickboxing.|||An obvious main differance is the rules that affect the strikes each practitioner can use. Elbow strikes are the first and foremost in differance. Stance is the second. American style tyipcally uses an american boxing stace protecting the mid section with a closer guard. Thai practitioners use a broader more open guard almost %26quot;taunting%26quot; the opposing fighter to come in. This technique requires a very strong torso and training to take the mid section abuse.
This takes the focus off off the inner and back thigh from leg strikes. Several blows to the sciatic nerve will criple any fighter and the match is done.
There is a great deal more to look at between the two. To me that does not matter. There is much to learn in the %26quot;why and How%26quot; and apply them.
Remeber that body geometry plays a huge role in how many of the worlds martial arts have devoloped, among other factors. Geography, Religion, The oppressing force. etc.
Your skill level is solely determined by how much you wish to train and how far you want to take it. It does also help if you can walk and chew gum!|||American Kickboxing resembles karate more than Muay Thai. sad yet true. if you have the option, go Muay Thai.|||American kickboxing is considered a %26#039;watered down version%26#039; of Muay Thai. Usually there is no elbows or knee strikes. The number of years it takes to learn American Kickboxing is about 2-3 yrs depending on the instructor and whether or not his or her school has a belt level or not. In Muay Thai it takes 4-5 years (to get to a proffessional level) and depending on how often you train and for how long each time.
What is so good about Muay Thai as compared to other M.A?
In recent years i %26#039;ve heard alot about Muay Thai, what is so good about muay thai as a martial art(as compared to others), it%26#039;s strengths, and characteristics, that makes it such a good system as what many ppl claims??
Isn%26#039;t Muay Thai the same as kickboxing? there are kickboxing in the West long time ago already..but i m sure there%26#039;s more to it.
Im very curious and I want to know. would appreciate to receive answers from people who have a knowledge of the many other martial arts out there.|||It is similar to kickboxing but not exactly. First off Muy Thai has a lot less chi/ki work then traditional martial arts. In China and Japan most martial arts believe in the philosophy of mind, body and spirit working together. This includes chi or ki work. Some folks don%26#039;t believe in this though and think it%26#039;s a waste of time. In Thailand and the Philippines they tend to work less on the chi if they work it at all.
Muy Thai has almost no chi work at all, it%26#039;s a strictly body art. they feel that all strength is physical and mental. Some dojos teach chi work also, but for the most part Muy Thai doesn%26#039;t include it. It%26#039;s purely a taste issue there, but some like that more and it makes the art more accessible to those who do not believe in chi.
On top of that it is a very hard martial art, hard like hard vs. soft. It involves a lot of body hardening against tree trunks, wooden dummies, punching bags and other objects. It involves every part of the body as well with a lot of knee and elbow attacks as well as hand and foot. It has more knee and elbow attacks then any other art I%26#039;ve seen done. Knees and elbows can be very painful so these attacks are more vicious in nature.
It%26#039;s a very effective art and has been made popular by movies like %26quot;Ong Bak%26quot;.|||You cannot headbutt in muay thai, you can in Burmese boxing though, which is next to Thailand. Report Abuse
|||According to a show called %26quot;Fight Science,%26quot; Muay Thai has the best kick. But, Muay Thai isn%26#039;t exactly like kickboxing. The basic offensive techniques in Muay Thai use fists, elbows, shins, feet, and knees to strike the opponent. Muay Thai, along with savate and karate,taekwondo, heavily influenced the development of kickboxing in Japan, Europe, and North America. However, unlike Muay Thai, many kickboxing competitions do not allow elbow strikes, knee strikes, and kicks below the waist. These rule changes have led some martial artists to consider kickboxing a %26#039;watered down%26#039; version of Muay Thai.|||Muay Thai isn%26#039;t like Kickboxing, In Thai Boxing the Target is all of the body, where strikes can be landed in almost any place. In Kick Boxing there are certain places you can strike your opponent and places where you can%26#039;t
Also In Kick boxing you can punch and kick. In Muay Thai you can Punch Kick Elbow and Knee. Thus opening up a whole load of new strikes for you.
Kick Boxing is derived from sport karate and points are gained for certain moves.
Where Muay Thai was developed as a fighting technique to harm your opponent and not score points.|||Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is only like kick boxing in that you can use punches and kicks. Muay Thai goes much futher incorporating elbows and knee strikes. It%26#039;s probably one of the most brutal of the martial arts. it%26#039;s a traditon in Thailand, children will often support there%26#039;re families fighting. It is%26#039;nt an after scholl activity for them. the most unique thing I personnaly think about Muay Thai, is the clinch, you get your opponant with both hands behind the head and bring up your knee at the same time pulling your opponants head dwn. it will knock your opponant TFO|||Muay thai boxing teaches hard striking and how to take a hard strike. Many of the other martial arts no longer do. Muay thai also uses more strikes then other types of kickboxing . (elbows, knees)|||first it full boy contact ,so it%26#039;s trained all of our body. then it teaches us to use both our hand and leg, well most of others martial arts focus on one techniques.
yes, there is kickboxing in the west from long time ago, but not so full body contact and hard trained like muay thai.
Isn%26#039;t Muay Thai the same as kickboxing? there are kickboxing in the West long time ago already..but i m sure there%26#039;s more to it.
Im very curious and I want to know. would appreciate to receive answers from people who have a knowledge of the many other martial arts out there.|||It is similar to kickboxing but not exactly. First off Muy Thai has a lot less chi/ki work then traditional martial arts. In China and Japan most martial arts believe in the philosophy of mind, body and spirit working together. This includes chi or ki work. Some folks don%26#039;t believe in this though and think it%26#039;s a waste of time. In Thailand and the Philippines they tend to work less on the chi if they work it at all.
Muy Thai has almost no chi work at all, it%26#039;s a strictly body art. they feel that all strength is physical and mental. Some dojos teach chi work also, but for the most part Muy Thai doesn%26#039;t include it. It%26#039;s purely a taste issue there, but some like that more and it makes the art more accessible to those who do not believe in chi.
On top of that it is a very hard martial art, hard like hard vs. soft. It involves a lot of body hardening against tree trunks, wooden dummies, punching bags and other objects. It involves every part of the body as well with a lot of knee and elbow attacks as well as hand and foot. It has more knee and elbow attacks then any other art I%26#039;ve seen done. Knees and elbows can be very painful so these attacks are more vicious in nature.
It%26#039;s a very effective art and has been made popular by movies like %26quot;Ong Bak%26quot;.|||You cannot headbutt in muay thai, you can in Burmese boxing though, which is next to Thailand. Report Abuse
|||According to a show called %26quot;Fight Science,%26quot; Muay Thai has the best kick. But, Muay Thai isn%26#039;t exactly like kickboxing. The basic offensive techniques in Muay Thai use fists, elbows, shins, feet, and knees to strike the opponent. Muay Thai, along with savate and karate,taekwondo, heavily influenced the development of kickboxing in Japan, Europe, and North America. However, unlike Muay Thai, many kickboxing competitions do not allow elbow strikes, knee strikes, and kicks below the waist. These rule changes have led some martial artists to consider kickboxing a %26#039;watered down%26#039; version of Muay Thai.|||Muay Thai isn%26#039;t like Kickboxing, In Thai Boxing the Target is all of the body, where strikes can be landed in almost any place. In Kick Boxing there are certain places you can strike your opponent and places where you can%26#039;t
Also In Kick boxing you can punch and kick. In Muay Thai you can Punch Kick Elbow and Knee. Thus opening up a whole load of new strikes for you.
Kick Boxing is derived from sport karate and points are gained for certain moves.
Where Muay Thai was developed as a fighting technique to harm your opponent and not score points.|||Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is only like kick boxing in that you can use punches and kicks. Muay Thai goes much futher incorporating elbows and knee strikes. It%26#039;s probably one of the most brutal of the martial arts. it%26#039;s a traditon in Thailand, children will often support there%26#039;re families fighting. It is%26#039;nt an after scholl activity for them. the most unique thing I personnaly think about Muay Thai, is the clinch, you get your opponant with both hands behind the head and bring up your knee at the same time pulling your opponants head dwn. it will knock your opponant TFO|||Muay thai boxing teaches hard striking and how to take a hard strike. Many of the other martial arts no longer do. Muay thai also uses more strikes then other types of kickboxing . (elbows, knees)|||first it full boy contact ,so it%26#039;s trained all of our body. then it teaches us to use both our hand and leg, well most of others martial arts focus on one techniques.
yes, there is kickboxing in the west from long time ago, but not so full body contact and hard trained like muay thai.
Where is there a Muay Thai School near North Hollywood?
Me and my personal trainer dont have anywhere to practice now so i need help to find a muay thai school where i can continue my training.
Thanks|||well there is this
muay thai academy of america
11024 Vanowen St
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 760-3880鈥?
there%26#039;s also
Muay Thai School USA
11116 Weddington St
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 599-1519鈥?br>
hopes this helps you there the only ones i know of.
Thanks|||well there is this
muay thai academy of america
11024 Vanowen St
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 760-3880鈥?
there%26#039;s also
Muay Thai School USA
11116 Weddington St
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 599-1519鈥?br>
hopes this helps you there the only ones i know of.
How long does it take to learn muay thai & brazilian juijitsu?
Not used to fight someone in a ring. But to get it down enough to use in real life situations. By the way, Im very athletic and catch on to things quick. Thanks.|||If you catch on quickly and are athletic, I would say about 3 months to feel fairly confident. You definitely don%26#039;t ever stop learning, though, and it%26#039;s important to know your limitations. After three months you may FEEL confident, but you have SO much more to learn. It seems the more you train the more you realize you need to train more.|||however long it takes u to get good....|||you never stop learning|||In my situation I learned the basics in less than a week...(%26quot;im talking bout muay thai%26quot;)
then after that I was inside the ring for the real thing...|||i agree you never stop learning, i learn something new everyday in BJJ. not one situation is the same.|||a a for best answer ever.
%26quot;You never stop learning%26quot; So true brother, so true|||quartzlime is a retard............less than a week? ok..........
then after that I was inside the ring for the real thing...|||i agree you never stop learning, i learn something new everyday in BJJ. not one situation is the same.|||a a for best answer ever.
%26quot;You never stop learning%26quot; So true brother, so true|||quartzlime is a retard............less than a week? ok..........
Where can i find the muay Thai fights from the king of Thailand's birthday?
i would really like to download the muay thai compition from dec 2006 S1 King of Thailand%26#039;s birthday?
i live in Thailand but i somehow missed it. does anyone know where i can anyone send me a quick link to download it. maybe youtube or something. Thanks|||try youtube or daily motion or file cabanet or bushido video|||NKJHLKJK|||Oh you know about Utube then? best of luck, if I think of anything alse will post up or e-mail you
i live in Thailand but i somehow missed it. does anyone know where i can anyone send me a quick link to download it. maybe youtube or something. Thanks|||try youtube or daily motion or file cabanet or bushido video|||NKJHLKJK|||Oh you know about Utube then? best of luck, if I think of anything alse will post up or e-mail you
Question on Muay Thai, just a fact I want to know about?
Is it true in some countries when you reach Black belt
(or highest rank) in Muay Thai that you have to inform the police.|||Muay Thai does have a ranking system... not in the sense of having a black belt and all.
They use Wai Khru, in which there are different phases, fighters who are able to wear the Mong Kon, would be probably a black belt equivalent.
But anything where you have to register yourself or inform the police of your advanced status in fighting or Martial Arts is a myth, basically an urban legend.
|||There is no black belt in Muay Thai, rather they say the %26quot;belt is in the ring%26quot; meaning your level of experience, training and number of fights determines your ranking.
I have heard of that ol%26#039; wive%26#039;s tale about registering your hands as deadly weapons. It%26#039;s just a bunch of horse sh*t. Don%26#039;t buy into that. There%26#039;s no such thing. |||Muay-Thai has no ranking system so this probably not true
(or highest rank) in Muay Thai that you have to inform the police.|||Muay Thai does have a ranking system... not in the sense of having a black belt and all.
They use Wai Khru, in which there are different phases, fighters who are able to wear the Mong Kon, would be probably a black belt equivalent.
But anything where you have to register yourself or inform the police of your advanced status in fighting or Martial Arts is a myth, basically an urban legend.
|||There is no black belt in Muay Thai, rather they say the %26quot;belt is in the ring%26quot; meaning your level of experience, training and number of fights determines your ranking.
I have heard of that ol%26#039; wive%26#039;s tale about registering your hands as deadly weapons. It%26#039;s just a bunch of horse sh*t. Don%26#039;t buy into that. There%26#039;s no such thing. |||Muay-Thai has no ranking system so this probably not true
I just started muay thai training hoping to branch into mma sooner or later because i want to somewhat know ?
what i am doing before just jumping straight into mma..how long should i train thai before trying to go into mma?|||i do mma and i dont think it will matter its good that you have exp in muay thai and that will help you but if you truly want to be a good mma fighter you kinda jump in to it. And i had no fighting exp besides wrestling it helped alot but i would have been fine without it
Should I learn boxing or muay thai?
I%26#039;ve been thinking of learning either boxing or muay thai for fitness and self defense. Muay thai covers boxing, but is it an inferior form of punching compared to boxing?|||i suggest muy thai because it covers some aspects of boxing and not only does it condition your upper body but also your lower to, hardens the shins, builds up the thighs, etc. don%26#039;t forget to stretch to.|||If you are looking for fitness and self defense i suggest you take muay thai because that is what that is more centered around. Boxing is for competion and the science of it.|||I%26#039;ve been studying Muay Thai for years. Great overall conditioning, defense and offensive skills. Sounds like you like boxing too, either way no problem. you can still polish jabs, hooks, combinations whatever. But to me, overall the muay thai has been more utilized in my life.
good luc|||muay thai is allot better for your over all health
good luc|||muay thai is allot better for your over all health
Where is the Anderson Silva Muay Thai College?
It may also be known as the Killer Bees Muay Thai College. I read in an interview with Silva that he%26#039;d created this college in partnership with Black House in Rio de Janeiro, but he doesn%26#039;t actually say it%26#039;s in Rio. I saw a video from the the Killer Bees Muay Thai College on youtube and the guys didn%26#039;t really look Brazillian, making me think it might be in the US like a lot of other MMA gyms, anyone got a clue where it is?|||On May 16, 2008, Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira opened the Team Nogueira MMA Academy in Miami, Florida.
MMARR - Tell me about your new team.
Anderson Silva - It%26#039;s called Killer Bee Muay Thai College. It%26#039;s a new team we%26#039;ve created and have been working in partnership with Black House. KBMTC is formed by me, Vidal, Di贸genes... I believe we have been doing a great job. We also defend Black House and show we are united. This is what really matters. I still represent Black House because besides training together, they are my friends.
MMARR - Tell me more about Killer Bee Muay Thai College
Anderson Silva - I%26#039;ve created this brand a while ago. So I have been using this name Muay Thai College. So, my intention is working on it and creating a great Martial Arts School.
|||It%26#039;s in Curitiba, Brazil, in the Brazilian state of Paran谩.|||what they said.
MMARR - Tell me about your new team.
Anderson Silva - It%26#039;s called Killer Bee Muay Thai College. It%26#039;s a new team we%26#039;ve created and have been working in partnership with Black House. KBMTC is formed by me, Vidal, Di贸genes... I believe we have been doing a great job. We also defend Black House and show we are united. This is what really matters. I still represent Black House because besides training together, they are my friends.
MMARR - Tell me more about Killer Bee Muay Thai College
Anderson Silva - I%26#039;ve created this brand a while ago. So I have been using this name Muay Thai College. So, my intention is working on it and creating a great Martial Arts School.
|||It%26#039;s in Curitiba, Brazil, in the Brazilian state of Paran谩.|||what they said.
Can some one tell me about best muay thai or jkd club in melbourne australia plz?
i want to learn some kind of martial art but i m confusee whether to learn muay thai or jkd...i like both of the style but dont know any best club around melbourne. i wanna learn something which can help me in real situatioans.muay thai is good but it lacks ground fight ..jkd looks fast but dont have full contact.so guys i will take my decision upon yr suggestion.thanks|||not sure where abouts in melbourne u r im from sydney.
i would go checkout the bob jones academy. they teach kickboxing %26amp; mma,muay thai is good but i would go with a mix 4 overall self defence. bob is a legend of martial arts in australia so u can count on being well trained in kickboxing %26amp; mma.i hav been 2 a zen do kai(bob jones style) school up here %26amp; it was great.if u want 2 learn self defence 4 the street then zen do kai is good it has muay thai %26amp; mma concepts.
address- 670 High Street Thornbury VIC 3071 Australia
Phone: 03 9480 6390
if thats 2 far 4 u then i would suggest
:Academy of International martial Arts %26amp; health
Instructor: Hugh Doherty
Styles Taught: Arnis/ Kali /Escrima, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Vale Tudo, Karate, Goverment MMA Referee
Address: Po Box 322 World Trade centre Melbourne VIC 3005 Australia
Phone: 95053442
Mobile: 0408 540
:BJC MUAY THAI, NORTH MELBOURNE
Instructor(s): Michael Kenna (6th Degree, Former WKA South Pacific Welterweight Muay Thai Champion)
Styles Taught: Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, Pad work, technique enhancement and general fitness - GROUP TRAINING COURSES AVAILBLE
Address: NORTH MELBOURNE BOXING %26amp; FITNESS, 64-90 Sutton Street NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051 Australia
Phone: 0419 586 559
:Mick Nicholls Academy of Combative Arts
Instructor: Mick Nicholls
Styles Taught: Arnis/ Kali /Escrima, Boxing, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kung Fu, Mixed Martial Arts, Freestyle, Muay Thai, Grappling, Jeet Kune Do, Karate, Kempo, Wushu, (UDC) Urban Defensive Concepts - Defen-tech
Address: Various Clubs in suburban Melbourne VIC 3082 Australia
Phone: (03) 9466 3472
hope this helps u. im sorry i dont know 2 much about the melbourne area.ive never been 2 victoria.
i would go checkout the bob jones academy. they teach kickboxing %26amp; mma,muay thai is good but i would go with a mix 4 overall self defence. bob is a legend of martial arts in australia so u can count on being well trained in kickboxing %26amp; mma.i hav been 2 a zen do kai(bob jones style) school up here %26amp; it was great.if u want 2 learn self defence 4 the street then zen do kai is good it has muay thai %26amp; mma concepts.
address- 670 High Street Thornbury VIC 3071 Australia
Phone: 03 9480 6390
if thats 2 far 4 u then i would suggest
:Academy of International martial Arts %26amp; health
Instructor: Hugh Doherty
Styles Taught: Arnis/ Kali /Escrima, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Vale Tudo, Karate, Goverment MMA Referee
Address: Po Box 322 World Trade centre Melbourne VIC 3005 Australia
Phone: 95053442
Mobile: 0408 540
:BJC MUAY THAI, NORTH MELBOURNE
Instructor(s): Michael Kenna (6th Degree, Former WKA South Pacific Welterweight Muay Thai Champion)
Styles Taught: Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, Pad work, technique enhancement and general fitness - GROUP TRAINING COURSES AVAILBLE
Address: NORTH MELBOURNE BOXING %26amp; FITNESS, 64-90 Sutton Street NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051 Australia
Phone: 0419 586 559
:Mick Nicholls Academy of Combative Arts
Instructor: Mick Nicholls
Styles Taught: Arnis/ Kali /Escrima, Boxing, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kung Fu, Mixed Martial Arts, Freestyle, Muay Thai, Grappling, Jeet Kune Do, Karate, Kempo, Wushu, (UDC) Urban Defensive Concepts - Defen-tech
Address: Various Clubs in suburban Melbourne VIC 3082 Australia
Phone: (03) 9466 3472
hope this helps u. im sorry i dont know 2 much about the melbourne area.ive never been 2 victoria.
Where can I train Muay Thai in the metro detroit area?
Is there a gym anywhere on the eastside with quality muay thai training?|||http://www.cooperkickboxing.com/
http://www.warriorway.com/pages/muaythai...
hope this help|||Good choice. You WILL be happy wherever you train. I trained in Austin
http://www.warriorway.com/pages/muaythai...
hope this help|||Good choice. You WILL be happy wherever you train. I trained in Austin
Is it better to learn proper execution of a move first than just "get it sooner or later" in Muay Thai?
Because my alternate instructor in Muay Thai just let%26#039;s me kick and punch even when it%26#039;s wrongfully executed because he just tells me %26quot;you%26#039;ll get it sooner or later kid%26quot;. Meanwhile, my other instructor wants me to perfect the execution of the kick first before letting me kick some bags. Which learning style do you think is better?|||Having trained for over 41 years, I can say without a doubt that you want to go slow and learn the correct way to do each technique. Although it takes a while to get things right, it is still better/ quicker than having to fix things later. Once habits are formed it is hard to get your mind and body to learn a different way. Besides you are putting your time and money into this. Why not learn it right the first time?
I often get a new student with years of training. Many of them are making major mistakes in form and application of what they know. Most don%26#039;t even know it. I not only have to teach them, I have to help them fix their technique. Be smart, take the time to learn it correctly and everything else will be easier.
|||Learning proper execution first is more important and with time and practice you will develop speed and power to go with it. Not only that but it is twice as hard to break bad habits or relearn how to do something correctly after learning and practicing doing it incorrectly. I use the the Olympics for an example with my students. Gymnaists develop and practice their skills to an ever higher level by learning simpler things first and learning how to do them correctly. You can do the same with martial arts; especially with younger students if you take the time to and give them the proper attention and coaching. Those gymnaists you will be watching on television would never rise to that level without that quality, skill, and training.
Now take that example and apply it to you and what you are learning and doing. Just %26quot;getting it sooner or later%26quot; will probably never allow you to learn and develop your skills to that level but if you could, think of how much better you would be; how much time, effort, and energy would not be wasted by having to break a bad habit and relearn how to do something all over again. Look at Gong Li; do you think he developed his skills to that level by following that kind of thinking of just getting it sooner or later? Follow your first instructors advice and don%26#039;t proscribe to the other and you will more likly reach your full potential and be better than you otherwise would be.|||Technique and execution, as well as proper stance both before and after should always be paramount. Think of it like this -
Would you rather live in a house built with bricks at the bottom that jutted out haphazardly and were laid uneven?
Or would you prefer to live in a house where the bricks were laid flush to one another and mortared properly?
Which would be stronger? The answer is in the foundation, not the top of the building.
|||perfect practice makes perfect, make sure your watch your instructor execute the kick take metal notes of his feet and every joint like elbow ankle knees see what the doing and go threw it in your head when you laying in bed and practice it in front of a mirror|||Your other instructor is right. It%26#039;s best to learn how to execute your moves properly from the very beginning. That way, you won%26#039;t pick up any bad habits that%26#039;ll be difficult to get rid of later on.|||the more you do a kick improperly the more likely you are to do it wrong in the long run. your alt instructor sounds like a quack.|||I havent taken martial arts ever and wont for a couple of months, but im going to say wrong b/c i have common sense.
2nd one is right.Anyone cam randomly kick.|||u wont have maximum damage if u dont know how to do a proper kick, this will make u lose fights, perfect the kick first remember fear the man who practiced 1 kick 1000 times not 1000 kicks once
I often get a new student with years of training. Many of them are making major mistakes in form and application of what they know. Most don%26#039;t even know it. I not only have to teach them, I have to help them fix their technique. Be smart, take the time to learn it correctly and everything else will be easier.
|||Learning proper execution first is more important and with time and practice you will develop speed and power to go with it. Not only that but it is twice as hard to break bad habits or relearn how to do something correctly after learning and practicing doing it incorrectly. I use the the Olympics for an example with my students. Gymnaists develop and practice their skills to an ever higher level by learning simpler things first and learning how to do them correctly. You can do the same with martial arts; especially with younger students if you take the time to and give them the proper attention and coaching. Those gymnaists you will be watching on television would never rise to that level without that quality, skill, and training.
Now take that example and apply it to you and what you are learning and doing. Just %26quot;getting it sooner or later%26quot; will probably never allow you to learn and develop your skills to that level but if you could, think of how much better you would be; how much time, effort, and energy would not be wasted by having to break a bad habit and relearn how to do something all over again. Look at Gong Li; do you think he developed his skills to that level by following that kind of thinking of just getting it sooner or later? Follow your first instructors advice and don%26#039;t proscribe to the other and you will more likly reach your full potential and be better than you otherwise would be.|||Technique and execution, as well as proper stance both before and after should always be paramount. Think of it like this -
Would you rather live in a house built with bricks at the bottom that jutted out haphazardly and were laid uneven?
Or would you prefer to live in a house where the bricks were laid flush to one another and mortared properly?
Which would be stronger? The answer is in the foundation, not the top of the building.
|||perfect practice makes perfect, make sure your watch your instructor execute the kick take metal notes of his feet and every joint like elbow ankle knees see what the doing and go threw it in your head when you laying in bed and practice it in front of a mirror|||Your other instructor is right. It%26#039;s best to learn how to execute your moves properly from the very beginning. That way, you won%26#039;t pick up any bad habits that%26#039;ll be difficult to get rid of later on.|||the more you do a kick improperly the more likely you are to do it wrong in the long run. your alt instructor sounds like a quack.|||I havent taken martial arts ever and wont for a couple of months, but im going to say wrong b/c i have common sense.
2nd one is right.Anyone cam randomly kick.|||u wont have maximum damage if u dont know how to do a proper kick, this will make u lose fights, perfect the kick first remember fear the man who practiced 1 kick 1000 times not 1000 kicks once
Does having big legs help for muay thai?How can i get big and strong legs?
i seem to have a so called strong thigh but my legs are small but my shins are strong. does having big legs help for muay thai?|||No, not essentially. Just look at fighters Buakaw Por Pramuk and Alex Gong. They%26#039;re both around 6 feet tall, but weigh-in at 155 lbs. That%26#039;s not exactly a big/thick frame considering their height, still it helps them not only with their speed, but with their cardio as well.
While having %26quot;big%26quot; legs may give you boosts in the power and defense departments, they%26#039;ll also slow you down and drain your energy faster as your picking up more weight whenever you throw a kick or even when you check a kick. I can understand the desire to have bigger legs because of the ill-conceived notion that the bigger they are, the tougher you are, but that isn%26#039;t true. In fact, most fighters from Thailand are very thin and have %26quot;sleek%26quot; builds, which helps them throw fast and keep throwing that fast throughout the fight.
It%26#039;s the same way with boxing. You can have massive arms, but if you gas from moving all that weight after throwing a few hard punches that miss, your opponent will have a field day with you. I%26#039;ve seen this happen many times at my gym in both boxing and Muay Thai.
Your legs will develop the muscle they need because of your training. Sure you can work the hell out of them doing variations of squats and lunges (two exercises I definitely recommend), but they%26#039;ll develop what they need as you train. Plus, even if you do work them out, it doesn%26#039;t mean they%26#039;ll get as big as other people%26#039;s. A good part of it is simply your body type, so as long as you can give solid kicks and take them, you%26#039;ll be fine. Work with what you have and improve on that, not with what others have...
p.s. Keep in mind that if your legs do get bigger, that means added weight, which also might mean a bump up in weight class.|||Playing soccer increased my leg strength. But for best results learn how to squat.|||do a whole bunch of squats,,espicially with weights|||Look at Thai guys. Do they have big legs? It doesn%26#039;t seem to be a plus. I imagine that bigger legs will be slower. Just bash your shins up on trees all day and ask your friends to hit you in the ribs with rubber mallets and you should be fine. Oh, and don%26#039;t forget to have a frontal lobotomy while you%26#039;re at it; that should help with everything else.|||stronger doesn%26#039;t necessarily come with bigger. You can get stronger legs by doing intensive and extensive leg exercises.
Intensive includes (notlimited to):
Frog jumping from all fours as high as you can straight up and down (careful with landing)
practicing very slow motion kicks
and othe basic things like squats, etc.
Extensive exercises include (not limited to):
taking another martial art that focuses on extreme leg strength (like capoeira)
taking yoga
squating while showering (can rest but on calves if legs burn too much)
Squating over toilet (not sitting)
keeping your knees more bent than usual whenever you stand or walk
tieing weights to your legs all day|||Per,
Yes, big legs are a definite asset, especially the calves. Think of it like this: What would hurt more, getting hit with a baseball bat or a broom stick? Obviously the baseball bat would hurt more because of the mass involved. It%26#039;s the same principle at work in a Muay Thai roundhouse kick. A bigger calf behind the kick will hurt more.
Now here%26#039;s the problem. You have a certain amount of genetics that will determine how big your calves can become. So, train hard and do squats, run, hop, skip rope, and take supplements. Make them as big as you can, then use what you have to the best of your ability.
Have fun!|||Squatting with barbells is the best way by far. Supplement that with leg curls and leg extensions for balance of course. My thigh is 34%26quot; in girth. It was 17%26quot; when I began training when I was a boy. Consume plenty of protein and get adequate rest and sleep with your exercise.|||walk, climb stairs and such
While having %26quot;big%26quot; legs may give you boosts in the power and defense departments, they%26#039;ll also slow you down and drain your energy faster as your picking up more weight whenever you throw a kick or even when you check a kick. I can understand the desire to have bigger legs because of the ill-conceived notion that the bigger they are, the tougher you are, but that isn%26#039;t true. In fact, most fighters from Thailand are very thin and have %26quot;sleek%26quot; builds, which helps them throw fast and keep throwing that fast throughout the fight.
It%26#039;s the same way with boxing. You can have massive arms, but if you gas from moving all that weight after throwing a few hard punches that miss, your opponent will have a field day with you. I%26#039;ve seen this happen many times at my gym in both boxing and Muay Thai.
Your legs will develop the muscle they need because of your training. Sure you can work the hell out of them doing variations of squats and lunges (two exercises I definitely recommend), but they%26#039;ll develop what they need as you train. Plus, even if you do work them out, it doesn%26#039;t mean they%26#039;ll get as big as other people%26#039;s. A good part of it is simply your body type, so as long as you can give solid kicks and take them, you%26#039;ll be fine. Work with what you have and improve on that, not with what others have...
p.s. Keep in mind that if your legs do get bigger, that means added weight, which also might mean a bump up in weight class.|||Playing soccer increased my leg strength. But for best results learn how to squat.|||do a whole bunch of squats,,espicially with weights|||Look at Thai guys. Do they have big legs? It doesn%26#039;t seem to be a plus. I imagine that bigger legs will be slower. Just bash your shins up on trees all day and ask your friends to hit you in the ribs with rubber mallets and you should be fine. Oh, and don%26#039;t forget to have a frontal lobotomy while you%26#039;re at it; that should help with everything else.|||stronger doesn%26#039;t necessarily come with bigger. You can get stronger legs by doing intensive and extensive leg exercises.
Intensive includes (notlimited to):
Frog jumping from all fours as high as you can straight up and down (careful with landing)
practicing very slow motion kicks
and othe basic things like squats, etc.
Extensive exercises include (not limited to):
taking another martial art that focuses on extreme leg strength (like capoeira)
taking yoga
squating while showering (can rest but on calves if legs burn too much)
Squating over toilet (not sitting)
keeping your knees more bent than usual whenever you stand or walk
tieing weights to your legs all day|||Per,
Yes, big legs are a definite asset, especially the calves. Think of it like this: What would hurt more, getting hit with a baseball bat or a broom stick? Obviously the baseball bat would hurt more because of the mass involved. It%26#039;s the same principle at work in a Muay Thai roundhouse kick. A bigger calf behind the kick will hurt more.
Now here%26#039;s the problem. You have a certain amount of genetics that will determine how big your calves can become. So, train hard and do squats, run, hop, skip rope, and take supplements. Make them as big as you can, then use what you have to the best of your ability.
Have fun!|||Squatting with barbells is the best way by far. Supplement that with leg curls and leg extensions for balance of course. My thigh is 34%26quot; in girth. It was 17%26quot; when I began training when I was a boy. Consume plenty of protein and get adequate rest and sleep with your exercise.|||walk, climb stairs and such
Are these Muay Thai/Brazilian Jujitsu fees too expensive?
There are 2 places that teach Muay Thai and BJJ in my area, and one of the places%26#039; fees are:
$20/week for unlimited access
$182 for a BJJ gi
$228 for a TKB pack with shirt and gear.
Which sortof sounds like an advertisement. But yeah, I%26#039;m mainly concerned about the cost of the gear, so am I getting ripped off?|||I am an instructor at a dojo in australia we charge
$15/week for unlimited classes , gym use etc
$150 for a proper jujitsu gi
$200 TKB Pack
Your dojo sounds a little expensive but its not ridiculous, the jujitsu gi is worth the cost and the class fees arent that much depending on how often you go because if you go 4 or 5 times a week its great value!|||$20 a week, wtf !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i ******* payed $150 a month, it could have done kung fu, too, but i just stuck with muay thai, and bjj about 5 muay thai classes a week, and 6 bjj a week, dame u guys have a good deals going on, the price for the BJJ gi is hi but most high quality gis are up there, the price for the TKB pack is sort high too, do u have to buy it from them or can u get ur own,?? i dont know if with shipping fees if u would save any money if u got it online, i wouldn%26#039;t say it much off a rip off|||Gis are always overpriced. 150 + is to be expected, unless you%26#039;re good at finding discounts.
20 dollars a week is damned good, though, for unlimited access. That is DEFINITELY a bargain.
$20/week for unlimited access
$182 for a BJJ gi
$228 for a TKB pack with shirt and gear.
Which sortof sounds like an advertisement. But yeah, I%26#039;m mainly concerned about the cost of the gear, so am I getting ripped off?|||I am an instructor at a dojo in australia we charge
$15/week for unlimited classes , gym use etc
$150 for a proper jujitsu gi
$200 TKB Pack
Your dojo sounds a little expensive but its not ridiculous, the jujitsu gi is worth the cost and the class fees arent that much depending on how often you go because if you go 4 or 5 times a week its great value!|||$20 a week, wtf !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i ******* payed $150 a month, it could have done kung fu, too, but i just stuck with muay thai, and bjj about 5 muay thai classes a week, and 6 bjj a week, dame u guys have a good deals going on, the price for the BJJ gi is hi but most high quality gis are up there, the price for the TKB pack is sort high too, do u have to buy it from them or can u get ur own,?? i dont know if with shipping fees if u would save any money if u got it online, i wouldn%26#039;t say it much off a rip off|||Gis are always overpriced. 150 + is to be expected, unless you%26#039;re good at finding discounts.
20 dollars a week is damned good, though, for unlimited access. That is DEFINITELY a bargain.
What makes a person want to learn Muay Thai, Karate, dojo, Taekwondo, Aikodo, boxing,Etc?
I don%26#039;t like Martials Arts like Muay Thai, Karate,dojo, Taekwondo, Aikodo, boxing,Etc. I don%26#039;t have anything against them the reason I don%26#039;t like them is because they focus too much on techniques so in my opinion they are not good in my definition. A good martial art need to have theories and principles. Which the Arts that I have listed above don%26#039;t have (Muay Thai, Karate,dojo, Taekwondo, Aikodo, boxing) and just focus on catalog of techniques. Most people who take those martial arts will thinking like I will learn 30 techniques in 30 days. OK, but how many and which techniques will they using? Even three techniques is too much for your mind. The best techniques in martial arts is no technique.Do you need to know how to punch to clock someone.You just clock them right? To achieve a high level one should focus on %26quot;techniques to no technique%26quot;, %26quot;method to no method%26quot;, %26quot;strategy to no strategy%26quot;, %26quot;Form to no form%26quot;.
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This is not to offend anyone.|||I will have to say that my Taekwondo school is one of the best.
I have already received a red stripe for my belt. And I have only been into Taekwondo 2 days and I know from level 1 to level 2.
If you don%26#039;t like it than why talk about it. Most of the martial arts people really enjoy doing it.|||Listening to most of the answers on Yahoo, it sounds like most are wanting to kick ***.
Especially the MMA fans.|||if you are not that crazy about those styles try jeet kun do.The style of self defense bruce lee invented.(Sorry about the spelling)there are soo many style to choose from.pick the one that best suites you|||Well look man, techniques and principal go hand in hand, YES if you get the principal down you are more flexible and can come up with your own techniques on the sport but techniques are important too, you cant practice principals and your not always going to be on your top game so you should have some well practiced techniques that you can use in your tool belt, No one in those styles think technique - technique -technique, its more like your flowing with the opponent for the set up and the bang! explode with a punch to the ribs, so the principal is used to open the person up for your technique
I have no idea what you train in since i dont know many arts except maby some kung fu which only picks principals, most styles have techniques, they have many so people with different styles of fighting and different body shapes will be able to choose out their favorite ones and use them, many people create their own techniques after a while in all the arts you stated, because as you fight you learn yourself what works and what doesnt work, its the same in BJJ the same in Judo, somethings work for you some dont, some need to be eddited a little, the moves are there as examples and as proven techniques that come from principals, principals of how the body moves, phsycology of your opponent, the environment and so on, so i dont like to say it but you are wrong about those styles being ONLY technique, not the good schools anyway
Every martial art is like picking up a woman right, first you learn some pickup lines and think your real cool and go out there aproaching girls, then you find what works and what doesnt and slowly get the confidence to come up with your own pickup lines on the spot, but you still have those lines that you learned which work to use if your drunk or something :D|||That is the ultimate goal. Bruce Lee once said no technique is better than technique but that is for the Masters not for the beginner or intermediate fighters. One has to start from the bottom so in the beginning you need technique.|||It seems like you are making a statement than asking an question. You should look into Jeet kune do, which does not focus on a technique or style, i am sure you heard of the founder Bruce Lee especially since most of your statement sounds like a Bruce Lee quote. A self defence martial art like aikido is different, let me share a quote of the founder:
%26quot;The universe is a limtless sphere with a limitless radius.
The universe is an infinite gathering of infintely small particles. The universe is constantly moving and changing.%26quot;Within the techniques lies the art of marial arts, especially in Qi or chi energy. You need to understand and perform the fundamentals before you get to the art and that takes dicipline. Even Bruce Lee understood that and preached that. he was a master of several forms of Kung fu before he came up with jeet kune do and the simplicity of movement. Dojo is not a martial art, but a place to practice the art and train. I suggest you learn about the forms you say you don%26#039;t like before you judge and tell someone what they should focus on. I am not offended by ignorance but by those who choose not to learn. Knowledge is power.|||muay thai and boxing do have theories and principles as do the other martial arts you listed.
%26quot;techniques to no technique%26quot;, %26quot;method to no method%26quot;, %26quot;strategy to no strategy%26quot;, %26quot;Form to no form%26quot; -That sounds like an ill prepared person going into a fight. Which will bring me to a question - why learn a martial art than?
for techniques(i will also put form around the same place here) i will agree that for MA like aikido you are taught so many techniques. But how many of them can you remebr? but than again after you have done a lot, it all seems familiar. what Im also trying to say is, to a layman or any MA initiate, to clock the guy you just have to think about clocking him. but thats only if you can. Technique plays a part. It helps you get to his head/face. Proper form helps make it effective.
strategy to no strategy i understand is how to fight without thinking too much about the game plan right? going with the flow? every martial art has their own theory to reach this stage - muscle memory or be it an instilled 2nd nature etc. but for some others you do need a game plan to a certain or if not greater extent.
method to no method you cant just clock a guy by willing it. He isnt a punching bag even if you imagine a big PLS HIT ME sign on his forehead. he moves and if you have no method to hit him, just a blind punch. chances are he can evade or block and give you a nice counter.
what I%26#039;m saying is Muay Thai, Karate, dojo, Taekwondo, Aikodo, boxing all teach theories and principles. it is up to the individual to embrace it. as you have embraced %26quot;techniques to no technique%26quot;, %26quot;method to no method%26quot;, %26quot;strategy to no strategy%26quot;, %26quot;Form to no form%26quot;.|||Well, for best defensive purposes i would say to just carry a gun because hey im pretty sure a bullet to the head would do alot more damage than any of those martials arts could.|||for me only i started because of fitness and its interesting|||muscle memory %26gt; making your own moves
If you are trying to figure out how to throw a punch, and you%26#039;re fighting a boxer, you are going to get hit in the face.|||( What makes a person want to learn Muay Thai, Karate, dojo, Taekwondo, Aikodo, boxing,Etc? )
Shadow_Law_Leader: It%26#039;s great exercise, and only a old man or someone out of shape that can%26#039;t fight or defend himself would make a comment like that, and this is not to offend anyone. Are you crazy or something ?? Boxing %26amp; Martial Arts is no different than basketball, or baseball. You do it to see who%26#039;s better, and try to gain a victory. Don%26#039;t you know anything about sports, and competition ??
( Do you need to know how to punch to clock someone.You just clock them right? )
Shadow_Law_Leader: Were you born walking, and knowing everything about life, or did you have to learn ??|||wait, i have a question. How can someone learn dojo|||This sounds similar to Bruce Lee鈥檚 martial art philosophy; that one should react instinctively without form. It sounds good in theory, but it fails in practicality. Lee said he had no form or style, and yet he constantly used the techniques used by martial art styles. It is similar to a religion saying it is non-denominational; but this belief in itself is a denomination.
To run, you do not need to learn a technique for running or a method of running; you can just run. However, if you want to be an effective runner, then you need to learn to run properly. Children learn to speak instinctively, but they must be trained to speak coherently. If angered, children will attack instinctively with closed fists, but they must be trained to fight effectively. When it comes to fighting skills, anything is better than nothing, but some things are better than others.
In a self-defense situation, who would probably be left standing at the end, the person who relied only upon instincts, or the person who had trained in the techniques and methods of some fighting style? When fighting, it is true that one should not have a preconceived plan; one should be trained in a vast repertoire of techniques and skills and then use instinctively the techniques or skills that are appropriate to the situation. If a person can only process three possible techniques or scenarios in his or her mind at one time, then that person should not enter a fight, or play chess.
The more skilled the person, the more the person鈥檚 actions become instinctive. Beginning drivers think about applying the brake, skilled drivers brake without thinking about it but they may over or under brake, but highly skilled race drivers apply the brake instinctively in the precise amount required, even while they are performing other tasks. The same applies to martial artists. When sparring, beginners think about what technique to use, while skilled fighters react instinctively to the situation. A master is able to spar instinctively using the precise amount of force required, even while talking to students.
You have two ways to become an effective fighter, you can train in proven effective fighting techniques and methods, or you can fight everyday and learn from experience what is effective and ineffective. The former can be fun; the later can be painful.|||what u said about just clocking someone is true u just do it but for it to just come to u, u have got to know technique an be comfortable with it so that it come natural an that%26#039;s y we spend SO much time on technique because the more natural it comes to u the better an most of all it depends on the school not the style luckily i was able to find a great tkd school|||Let me start by giving an example of a %26quot;technique.%26quot;
Straight Punch: Start by curling your fingers into a tight ball and curl the thumb over the second joint of the first two fingers so that the thumb is not on the striking surface.
As you extend your arm, focus on hitting with the first two knuckles.
This is a pretty basic technique, but it%26#039;s still a technique. You can go and do whatever type of punch you want, but there are people out there that have no concept of how to punch. If you just %26quot;clock%26quot; someone, you%26#039;ll break your hand.
So, if you study a %26quot;system%26quot; with no technique, what are you really studying? Even Bruce Lee would teach someone the technique of punching (how to form a fist, the hand moves before the body, etc) before teaching the %26quot;chain punch%26quot; technique. You may be right that a LOT of techniques are wasted, but the foundational how-to techniques are necessary to avoid injury, even in a %26quot;real%26quot; situation.
I think what you are concerned more about is the typical one-step sparring, no resistance training that most schools utilize. That%26#039;s a real problem when you have to use it, but isn%26#039;t wasted time. You can learn how to apply techniques against a cooperative partner, as long as you test them against a resisting partner (how do you think Bruce Lee utilized boxing and fencing movement in Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do?).
I guess I%26#039;m not quite sure what you have against arts that are proven effective (Muay Thai, Boxing, etc).
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This is not to offend anyone.|||I will have to say that my Taekwondo school is one of the best.
I have already received a red stripe for my belt. And I have only been into Taekwondo 2 days and I know from level 1 to level 2.
If you don%26#039;t like it than why talk about it. Most of the martial arts people really enjoy doing it.|||Listening to most of the answers on Yahoo, it sounds like most are wanting to kick ***.
Especially the MMA fans.|||if you are not that crazy about those styles try jeet kun do.The style of self defense bruce lee invented.(Sorry about the spelling)there are soo many style to choose from.pick the one that best suites you|||Well look man, techniques and principal go hand in hand, YES if you get the principal down you are more flexible and can come up with your own techniques on the sport but techniques are important too, you cant practice principals and your not always going to be on your top game so you should have some well practiced techniques that you can use in your tool belt, No one in those styles think technique - technique -technique, its more like your flowing with the opponent for the set up and the bang! explode with a punch to the ribs, so the principal is used to open the person up for your technique
I have no idea what you train in since i dont know many arts except maby some kung fu which only picks principals, most styles have techniques, they have many so people with different styles of fighting and different body shapes will be able to choose out their favorite ones and use them, many people create their own techniques after a while in all the arts you stated, because as you fight you learn yourself what works and what doesnt work, its the same in BJJ the same in Judo, somethings work for you some dont, some need to be eddited a little, the moves are there as examples and as proven techniques that come from principals, principals of how the body moves, phsycology of your opponent, the environment and so on, so i dont like to say it but you are wrong about those styles being ONLY technique, not the good schools anyway
Every martial art is like picking up a woman right, first you learn some pickup lines and think your real cool and go out there aproaching girls, then you find what works and what doesnt and slowly get the confidence to come up with your own pickup lines on the spot, but you still have those lines that you learned which work to use if your drunk or something :D|||That is the ultimate goal. Bruce Lee once said no technique is better than technique but that is for the Masters not for the beginner or intermediate fighters. One has to start from the bottom so in the beginning you need technique.|||It seems like you are making a statement than asking an question. You should look into Jeet kune do, which does not focus on a technique or style, i am sure you heard of the founder Bruce Lee especially since most of your statement sounds like a Bruce Lee quote. A self defence martial art like aikido is different, let me share a quote of the founder:
%26quot;The universe is a limtless sphere with a limitless radius.
The universe is an infinite gathering of infintely small particles. The universe is constantly moving and changing.%26quot;Within the techniques lies the art of marial arts, especially in Qi or chi energy. You need to understand and perform the fundamentals before you get to the art and that takes dicipline. Even Bruce Lee understood that and preached that. he was a master of several forms of Kung fu before he came up with jeet kune do and the simplicity of movement. Dojo is not a martial art, but a place to practice the art and train. I suggest you learn about the forms you say you don%26#039;t like before you judge and tell someone what they should focus on. I am not offended by ignorance but by those who choose not to learn. Knowledge is power.|||muay thai and boxing do have theories and principles as do the other martial arts you listed.
%26quot;techniques to no technique%26quot;, %26quot;method to no method%26quot;, %26quot;strategy to no strategy%26quot;, %26quot;Form to no form%26quot; -That sounds like an ill prepared person going into a fight. Which will bring me to a question - why learn a martial art than?
for techniques(i will also put form around the same place here) i will agree that for MA like aikido you are taught so many techniques. But how many of them can you remebr? but than again after you have done a lot, it all seems familiar. what Im also trying to say is, to a layman or any MA initiate, to clock the guy you just have to think about clocking him. but thats only if you can. Technique plays a part. It helps you get to his head/face. Proper form helps make it effective.
strategy to no strategy i understand is how to fight without thinking too much about the game plan right? going with the flow? every martial art has their own theory to reach this stage - muscle memory or be it an instilled 2nd nature etc. but for some others you do need a game plan to a certain or if not greater extent.
method to no method you cant just clock a guy by willing it. He isnt a punching bag even if you imagine a big PLS HIT ME sign on his forehead. he moves and if you have no method to hit him, just a blind punch. chances are he can evade or block and give you a nice counter.
what I%26#039;m saying is Muay Thai, Karate, dojo, Taekwondo, Aikodo, boxing all teach theories and principles. it is up to the individual to embrace it. as you have embraced %26quot;techniques to no technique%26quot;, %26quot;method to no method%26quot;, %26quot;strategy to no strategy%26quot;, %26quot;Form to no form%26quot;.|||Well, for best defensive purposes i would say to just carry a gun because hey im pretty sure a bullet to the head would do alot more damage than any of those martials arts could.|||for me only i started because of fitness and its interesting|||muscle memory %26gt; making your own moves
If you are trying to figure out how to throw a punch, and you%26#039;re fighting a boxer, you are going to get hit in the face.|||( What makes a person want to learn Muay Thai, Karate, dojo, Taekwondo, Aikodo, boxing,Etc? )
Shadow_Law_Leader: It%26#039;s great exercise, and only a old man or someone out of shape that can%26#039;t fight or defend himself would make a comment like that, and this is not to offend anyone. Are you crazy or something ?? Boxing %26amp; Martial Arts is no different than basketball, or baseball. You do it to see who%26#039;s better, and try to gain a victory. Don%26#039;t you know anything about sports, and competition ??
( Do you need to know how to punch to clock someone.You just clock them right? )
Shadow_Law_Leader: Were you born walking, and knowing everything about life, or did you have to learn ??|||wait, i have a question. How can someone learn dojo|||This sounds similar to Bruce Lee鈥檚 martial art philosophy; that one should react instinctively without form. It sounds good in theory, but it fails in practicality. Lee said he had no form or style, and yet he constantly used the techniques used by martial art styles. It is similar to a religion saying it is non-denominational; but this belief in itself is a denomination.
To run, you do not need to learn a technique for running or a method of running; you can just run. However, if you want to be an effective runner, then you need to learn to run properly. Children learn to speak instinctively, but they must be trained to speak coherently. If angered, children will attack instinctively with closed fists, but they must be trained to fight effectively. When it comes to fighting skills, anything is better than nothing, but some things are better than others.
In a self-defense situation, who would probably be left standing at the end, the person who relied only upon instincts, or the person who had trained in the techniques and methods of some fighting style? When fighting, it is true that one should not have a preconceived plan; one should be trained in a vast repertoire of techniques and skills and then use instinctively the techniques or skills that are appropriate to the situation. If a person can only process three possible techniques or scenarios in his or her mind at one time, then that person should not enter a fight, or play chess.
The more skilled the person, the more the person鈥檚 actions become instinctive. Beginning drivers think about applying the brake, skilled drivers brake without thinking about it but they may over or under brake, but highly skilled race drivers apply the brake instinctively in the precise amount required, even while they are performing other tasks. The same applies to martial artists. When sparring, beginners think about what technique to use, while skilled fighters react instinctively to the situation. A master is able to spar instinctively using the precise amount of force required, even while talking to students.
You have two ways to become an effective fighter, you can train in proven effective fighting techniques and methods, or you can fight everyday and learn from experience what is effective and ineffective. The former can be fun; the later can be painful.|||what u said about just clocking someone is true u just do it but for it to just come to u, u have got to know technique an be comfortable with it so that it come natural an that%26#039;s y we spend SO much time on technique because the more natural it comes to u the better an most of all it depends on the school not the style luckily i was able to find a great tkd school|||Let me start by giving an example of a %26quot;technique.%26quot;
Straight Punch: Start by curling your fingers into a tight ball and curl the thumb over the second joint of the first two fingers so that the thumb is not on the striking surface.
As you extend your arm, focus on hitting with the first two knuckles.
This is a pretty basic technique, but it%26#039;s still a technique. You can go and do whatever type of punch you want, but there are people out there that have no concept of how to punch. If you just %26quot;clock%26quot; someone, you%26#039;ll break your hand.
So, if you study a %26quot;system%26quot; with no technique, what are you really studying? Even Bruce Lee would teach someone the technique of punching (how to form a fist, the hand moves before the body, etc) before teaching the %26quot;chain punch%26quot; technique. You may be right that a LOT of techniques are wasted, but the foundational how-to techniques are necessary to avoid injury, even in a %26quot;real%26quot; situation.
I think what you are concerned more about is the typical one-step sparring, no resistance training that most schools utilize. That%26#039;s a real problem when you have to use it, but isn%26#039;t wasted time. You can learn how to apply techniques against a cooperative partner, as long as you test them against a resisting partner (how do you think Bruce Lee utilized boxing and fencing movement in Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do?).
I guess I%26#039;m not quite sure what you have against arts that are proven effective (Muay Thai, Boxing, etc).
Am I too short to try Muay Thai Boxing?
I%26#039;m a 5%26#039;0%26quot;, 21 year old female, and I%26#039;m really interested in taking some muay thai boxing lessons, but I know it involves a lot of kicking and my legs are really short. However, I%26#039;m pretty flexible and I%26#039;m willing to try it if someone is willing to work with me. I%26#039;d only be doing it for fun and to get into shape. Anyone have any advice or personal experiences to share? Thank you!|||Go for it. Don%26#039;t let your height ever stop you from doing anything you want to do. Just work with what you%26#039;ve got. I%26#039;m pretty short for a guy, i%26#039;m 5%26#039;7. I just said hell... height is something I can%26#039;t control, let me control everything else that I possibly can. So I packed on about 40 pounds of muscle and started doing brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, and kickboxing and it%26#039;s the best thing that ever happened to me.|||no its fine. Sure the saying goes %26quot; its not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog%26quot;|||yeah i agree with the others answerers here just go for it.|||No, you can do it.
Just please from now on remember that MuayThai means Thai Fist, and calling it Muay Thai Boxing or Thai boxing is incorrect.|||If your legs are short I don%26#039;t recommend it to be perfectly honest. You need range with your kicks and strength, if you%26#039;re really determined though go on and try it, you probably wouldn%26#039;t do well in competitive Muay Thai boxing but if it%26#039;s just recreational there is no problem|||If you can find a good instructor, then your height will not matter. He or She will teach you how to use your body to your advantage.
One note though I will mention, Muay Thai can be VERY hard on the body. Many people want to do Muay Thai but dont want to subject their self to the intense training.
Since you said that you will be doing it for fun and to get in shape, I would certainly try it out, but keep a look out for a quality Kung Fu or other Martial Art instructor/school that may suit you better|||give it a try. you wont be able to become a world champion or anythng but that shouldn%26#039;t prevent you from having a good time|||No you are not too short Muay Thai or any other martial art. Grandmasters from many years ago often were short guys. Their art gave them the advantage if they had to defend themselves. People often underestimate shorter people. But they shouldn%26#039;t.
Good Luck|||Size is not a factor. The Thai people are not exactly tall. If you want to do something, don%26#039;t let norms stand in your way.|||Flexible 21 year old? I%26#039;ll work with you..... =-P|||THEN I SAY GOOO FOR IT !!!|||It%26#039;s a good way to get in shape and practice discpline while improving flexibilty and mental toughness. You do not have to be tall or get into fights, that is not a requirement.|||No. You are not too short. I trained Muay Thai in Asia and there are a lot of women in class who are not particularly tall. I, myself, I am 6 foot 3 and a half inches and I have worked with a girl in Muay Thai who I believe is about 5%26#039;0%26quot; tall. It shouldn%26#039;t be a problem at all.|||Look at Lisa King she%26#039;s 5%26#039;5%26quot;
http://www.theblackwidow.us/
Just please from now on remember that MuayThai means Thai Fist, and calling it Muay Thai Boxing or Thai boxing is incorrect.|||If your legs are short I don%26#039;t recommend it to be perfectly honest. You need range with your kicks and strength, if you%26#039;re really determined though go on and try it, you probably wouldn%26#039;t do well in competitive Muay Thai boxing but if it%26#039;s just recreational there is no problem|||If you can find a good instructor, then your height will not matter. He or She will teach you how to use your body to your advantage.
One note though I will mention, Muay Thai can be VERY hard on the body. Many people want to do Muay Thai but dont want to subject their self to the intense training.
Since you said that you will be doing it for fun and to get in shape, I would certainly try it out, but keep a look out for a quality Kung Fu or other Martial Art instructor/school that may suit you better|||give it a try. you wont be able to become a world champion or anythng but that shouldn%26#039;t prevent you from having a good time|||No you are not too short Muay Thai or any other martial art. Grandmasters from many years ago often were short guys. Their art gave them the advantage if they had to defend themselves. People often underestimate shorter people. But they shouldn%26#039;t.
Good Luck|||Size is not a factor. The Thai people are not exactly tall. If you want to do something, don%26#039;t let norms stand in your way.|||Flexible 21 year old? I%26#039;ll work with you..... =-P|||THEN I SAY GOOO FOR IT !!!|||It%26#039;s a good way to get in shape and practice discpline while improving flexibilty and mental toughness. You do not have to be tall or get into fights, that is not a requirement.|||No. You are not too short. I trained Muay Thai in Asia and there are a lot of women in class who are not particularly tall. I, myself, I am 6 foot 3 and a half inches and I have worked with a girl in Muay Thai who I believe is about 5%26#039;0%26quot; tall. It shouldn%26#039;t be a problem at all.|||Look at Lisa King she%26#039;s 5%26#039;5%26quot;
http://www.theblackwidow.us/
Doing boxing and muay thai during the summer.?
Ok well this summer im thinking of joining this boxing gym and/or muay thai gym and was wondering if jogging and doing lots of psuh ups at home is good for preparing myself. I really can%26#039;t go to the weight room much because im not in any athletics at my school and they usually close the weight room.
So is jogging and doing push ups ok? And of course lots of stretching.|||well im in muay thai and i went there when i was a smoker and just got killed couldn%26#039;t even do the class then after that i quit right away took like a month to get in shape so i did like circuit exercises like skip to 2 minutes then shadow box for 2 minutes then skip then shadow box no breakes then run to the bike and did all out for 10 minutes then go to the treadmill and sprint for 30 seconds then jog for 30 seconds and did this untill 10 minutes was up and i was dead afterwards but it worked now i can get threw a muay thai class without dieing lol good luck by the way join muay thai not boxing its better because you will learn kicking and boxing and all that not just boxing|||not that you have to lift weights to get in better shape for the summer, but i%26#039;m pretty sure if you talked to someone at the school who is over the weight room you should be able to use it even if you%26#039;re not on a team. but what you said would be better than nothing anyway|||YES YES YES! Do as much as you can on your own:Crunches, pushups, jogging ect. As this will decrease the amount of pain you shall suffer the first week, and able you to keep training.
Good luck|||yeah doing anything is better then doing nothing, jogging, sprinting, push ups, sit ups it all helps|||yeah sounds fine
So is jogging and doing push ups ok? And of course lots of stretching.|||well im in muay thai and i went there when i was a smoker and just got killed couldn%26#039;t even do the class then after that i quit right away took like a month to get in shape so i did like circuit exercises like skip to 2 minutes then shadow box for 2 minutes then skip then shadow box no breakes then run to the bike and did all out for 10 minutes then go to the treadmill and sprint for 30 seconds then jog for 30 seconds and did this untill 10 minutes was up and i was dead afterwards but it worked now i can get threw a muay thai class without dieing lol good luck by the way join muay thai not boxing its better because you will learn kicking and boxing and all that not just boxing|||not that you have to lift weights to get in better shape for the summer, but i%26#039;m pretty sure if you talked to someone at the school who is over the weight room you should be able to use it even if you%26#039;re not on a team. but what you said would be better than nothing anyway|||YES YES YES! Do as much as you can on your own:Crunches, pushups, jogging ect. As this will decrease the amount of pain you shall suffer the first week, and able you to keep training.
Good luck|||yeah doing anything is better then doing nothing, jogging, sprinting, push ups, sit ups it all helps|||yeah sounds fine
Is the kyokushin karate and muay thai punches similar to boxing?
is the punching style of kyokushin karate and muay thai similar to western boxing?|||No.
Boxing is certainly the most imitated punching style. You learn how to develop tremendous speed and power and execute this from any angle and even while off balance. Watch a boxer and you will see this unique ability to use a simple arsenal in many different ways.
Archie Moore is the textbook example. He looks like he is struggling to stand up, but he is very deceptive.|||All punches are the same in all styles. the uppercut is an uppercut a hook is a hook. the only differences are the names, style of the person executing the punch and the generating power behind it.
If you Understand the mechanics of throwing the various punches in one style it won%26#039;t be much of a difference in another style except for the way it is executed|||In Kyokushin, there is no face punching in kumite, so I recommend taking boxing in addition to Kyokushin to become familiar with what this is like.|||No, the stance is different, how the punch is thrown is different.
Boxing is certainly the most imitated punching style. You learn how to develop tremendous speed and power and execute this from any angle and even while off balance. Watch a boxer and you will see this unique ability to use a simple arsenal in many different ways.
Archie Moore is the textbook example. He looks like he is struggling to stand up, but he is very deceptive.|||All punches are the same in all styles. the uppercut is an uppercut a hook is a hook. the only differences are the names, style of the person executing the punch and the generating power behind it.
If you Understand the mechanics of throwing the various punches in one style it won%26#039;t be much of a difference in another style except for the way it is executed|||In Kyokushin, there is no face punching in kumite, so I recommend taking boxing in addition to Kyokushin to become familiar with what this is like.|||No, the stance is different, how the punch is thrown is different.
Is one 2 hr class a week enough to learn muay thai?
I%26#039;m thinking of starting a 6 week beginner%26#039;s muay thai program that has one 2 hr class each week for 6 weeks. I always thought that in order to learn something, it%26#039;s through muscle memory and you have to practice more than once a week to actually learn it.
Maybe i%26#039;m just over eager and wait till I%26#039;m done with the 6 week program before I start practicing more often?
So..what do you think?|||It will take you along time to get good at two hours a week. that being said anybody that only trains at the school on the nights they have class is fooling themselves. I would say take the class, but make sure that you practice what they show you for at least an hour a day at home. If you cant afford a heavy bag you can take some foam padding and wrap it around a post. You will not be able to strike extremly hard until you are conditioned, but it will still get you used to contact, and it is better than nothing.|||yep - two hours p/wk is better than nothing, but come on, he hasn%26#039;t started and you%26#039;re telling him he needs at least 20 hours per wk... Report Abuse
|||it is possible in Muay Thai, the they will work you so hard you will need the rest of the week to recover.... and after six weeks your body may be ready for more.... it%26#039;s a lot of fun... but it can be very very hard on your body... especially when your first start... but i suggest you get a heavy bag and practice at home... good luck|||Muay Thai fighters in Thailand trains every single day the entire day. To me it%26#039;s kind of less than enough depending on how intensely you train during that 2 hours.|||oh god no!
15-20 hours for a real mt fighter who really wants to learn|||If you do it once a week, you learn half as fast as doing it twice a week.
as for waiting or not, do whatever you feel like. there%26#039;s no harm done, either way.|||so you like muay Thai too yeah my dad teaches me muay Thai so i do it a lot well good luck all i can tell you is to do a lot of road work if you want to go into kick boxing it would be fun if i could spar with someone that not my dad.|||yes it is but you must practice at home, and try to incorporate it in to your daily life
at least you are trying to do it, and then later after you are hooked you want to be around it more and find more time for it. good luck|||You certainly won%26#039;t become the best MArtist you can be, but like other people said, it%26#039;s better than nothing. Just going will get you thinking about the moves and will build your confidence. It might also eventually help you against an untrained aggressor, that depends on how much you%26#039;ll actually pick up (it depends on you).
Also, going once a week will certainly lead to more. When you discover how much you enjoy MA, you will certainly find more time/money to go more often.
Happy training.|||I cant say for sure but its better than no classes a week right. it really depends on your expectations on how quickly you want to become profcient at Muay Thai
Maybe i%26#039;m just over eager and wait till I%26#039;m done with the 6 week program before I start practicing more often?
So..what do you think?|||It will take you along time to get good at two hours a week. that being said anybody that only trains at the school on the nights they have class is fooling themselves. I would say take the class, but make sure that you practice what they show you for at least an hour a day at home. If you cant afford a heavy bag you can take some foam padding and wrap it around a post. You will not be able to strike extremly hard until you are conditioned, but it will still get you used to contact, and it is better than nothing.|||yep - two hours p/wk is better than nothing, but come on, he hasn%26#039;t started and you%26#039;re telling him he needs at least 20 hours per wk... Report Abuse
|||it is possible in Muay Thai, the they will work you so hard you will need the rest of the week to recover.... and after six weeks your body may be ready for more.... it%26#039;s a lot of fun... but it can be very very hard on your body... especially when your first start... but i suggest you get a heavy bag and practice at home... good luck|||Muay Thai fighters in Thailand trains every single day the entire day. To me it%26#039;s kind of less than enough depending on how intensely you train during that 2 hours.|||oh god no!
15-20 hours for a real mt fighter who really wants to learn|||If you do it once a week, you learn half as fast as doing it twice a week.
as for waiting or not, do whatever you feel like. there%26#039;s no harm done, either way.|||so you like muay Thai too yeah my dad teaches me muay Thai so i do it a lot well good luck all i can tell you is to do a lot of road work if you want to go into kick boxing it would be fun if i could spar with someone that not my dad.|||yes it is but you must practice at home, and try to incorporate it in to your daily life
at least you are trying to do it, and then later after you are hooked you want to be around it more and find more time for it. good luck|||You certainly won%26#039;t become the best MArtist you can be, but like other people said, it%26#039;s better than nothing. Just going will get you thinking about the moves and will build your confidence. It might also eventually help you against an untrained aggressor, that depends on how much you%26#039;ll actually pick up (it depends on you).
Also, going once a week will certainly lead to more. When you discover how much you enjoy MA, you will certainly find more time/money to go more often.
Happy training.|||I cant say for sure but its better than no classes a week right. it really depends on your expectations on how quickly you want to become profcient at Muay Thai
Is the No Limits Gym in Irvine good for teaching Muay Thai and Kickboxing?
I want to start Kickboxing so eventually I could move to Muay Thai|||I%26#039;ve heard alot of great things about that gym. Its one of the largest MMA training centers there is and the instructors are world-class.
They have a full sized, ring, mma ring, gym...they have it all. They spent alot of $$ on that place too.
I have a full list of MMA schools in Socal on my website if you want to find other places to compare to: http://www.socalmartialarts.com/socalmma...
I would limit my search to one place.
Hope this helps.|||I watched a SHOOTO庐 invasion card there and the place looked top notch. And I live in Vegas. That says a lot if I am impressed. Vegas = mecca of MMA
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They have a full sized, ring, mma ring, gym...they have it all. They spent alot of $$ on that place too.
I have a full list of MMA schools in Socal on my website if you want to find other places to compare to: http://www.socalmartialarts.com/socalmma...
I would limit my search to one place.
Hope this helps.|||I watched a SHOOTO庐 invasion card there and the place looked top notch. And I live in Vegas. That says a lot if I am impressed. Vegas = mecca of MMA
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What are some good exercises to prepare for full contact Muay Thai fights?
What diet and training process can I follow to become a better Thai boxer?|||im a pro cage fighter who has studyed mui thai for 12 years and depending wot level you are at you should just spar as much as you can and for condtioning some heavy bag work, also lots of running and sprints and alot of skipping.|||Well first thing, get kicks into your muscle memory and strengthen your shins.
To do this, simply get in front of a heavy bag and kill the mess out of it for a while, BUT with as much technique as possible. You don%26#039;t want to memorize the incorrect way to do something. Make sure you are doing it right.
Hit the bag until your shins are really starting to hurt. Sure it sucks today, but everytime you do it, its going to hurt less.
Secondly, spar. It%26#039;s the only real way to simulate a real fight, and sparring is about 50% of being successful at muay thai.
Also, do some explosive light-weight many-rep workouts. You might be able to google up a good routine.
Also, take a jog around your block every other day if you can. You can be the best fighter out there but if you gas in the second round, you%26#039;re done.|||Run alot to improve your cardio and conditioning, spar with people, practice alot on the punching bag. Kick to strengthen your legs and also do alot of abdominal workouts to strengthen your abs. And Watch Alot Of UFC dvds!
To do this, simply get in front of a heavy bag and kill the mess out of it for a while, BUT with as much technique as possible. You don%26#039;t want to memorize the incorrect way to do something. Make sure you are doing it right.
Hit the bag until your shins are really starting to hurt. Sure it sucks today, but everytime you do it, its going to hurt less.
Secondly, spar. It%26#039;s the only real way to simulate a real fight, and sparring is about 50% of being successful at muay thai.
Also, do some explosive light-weight many-rep workouts. You might be able to google up a good routine.
Also, take a jog around your block every other day if you can. You can be the best fighter out there but if you gas in the second round, you%26#039;re done.|||Run alot to improve your cardio and conditioning, spar with people, practice alot on the punching bag. Kick to strengthen your legs and also do alot of abdominal workouts to strengthen your abs. And Watch Alot Of UFC dvds!
Are there any good mixed martial arts schools in the Tampa, Fl area. Preferably with Muay Thai.?
Are there any good mixed martial arts schools in the Tampa, Fl area. Preferably with Muay Thai and fitness conditioning classes.|||I dont think there is. I%26#039;m not sure about mixed but Muay Thai most probably.|||Yes there are. You have Gracie Tampa which of course is in Tampa. You have David Vera%26#039;s school in Pinellas Park. Those are the top 2 in the area. There are a couple others. You can go to http://conflictfighter.com and click on where it says links to find info on a couple gyms in the area or you can just call the store. They%26#039;ll give you all the info your looking for.|||Find a good school, not a good style. Try all the schools in town. Take free classes. Never sign a contract, never pay for rank testing. Ask to see their contact drills. Look for a clean school with respectable people.
The quality and frequency of your training will far outweigh your style.
There is no best art, just best artists.
Good Luck.|||I%26#039;m not in Tampa (I am a Floridian), but a little searching never hurt.
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http://www.myspace.com/MMATrainer
http://www.griffonrawl.com/mma_tampa.htm (They teach many styles: Even Capoeira! This Tampa forum I went to is really recommending this one.)
Here%26#039;s some Muay Thai places:
http://www.mastermehrdad.com/kickboxing....
http://www.freestylemuaythai.com/
http://www.usamuaythai.com/
Try to check out as many schools as you can, and good luck! Hopefully I%26#039;ll be stationed in Arizona soon, and I%26#039;ll be surely trying another stint with Muay Thai again.
The quality and frequency of your training will far outweigh your style.
There is no best art, just best artists.
Good Luck.|||I%26#039;m not in Tampa (I am a Floridian), but a little searching never hurt.
........
http://www.myspace.com/MMATrainer
http://www.griffonrawl.com/mma_tampa.htm (They teach many styles: Even Capoeira! This Tampa forum I went to is really recommending this one.)
Here%26#039;s some Muay Thai places:
http://www.mastermehrdad.com/kickboxing....
http://www.freestylemuaythai.com/
http://www.usamuaythai.com/
Try to check out as many schools as you can, and good luck! Hopefully I%26#039;ll be stationed in Arizona soon, and I%26#039;ll be surely trying another stint with Muay Thai again.
How does wing chun defend against muay thai?
im watching videos and all i see is wing chun defending punches,what if it was against muay thai how well would it hold up againstkicks, knees, and elbows?|||You see a lot of wing chun practitioners throwing punches right. Traditional Muay Thai has had a history of having problems with people who have good hands. It is all up to the fighters not the actual art. Back when boxing and Muay Thai first met up the win loss ration was almost even because the Thai fighters stance is not to great at protecting the chin. So if a Wing Chun fighter can go straight in and land rapid punches to the jaw line he has got a darn good shot at winning. If he stands on the out side and exchanges blows I do not like his odds|||I%26#039;m no expert, but if it%26#039;s a match with gloves and rules, then I%26#039;d say Muay Thai would have the advantage. Without gloves or rules, then Wing Chun would have a better chance as long as the Wing Chun guy sticks to the opponent and controls the centerline, otherwise the Muay Thai guy can stay out of trapping range and capitalize on his long range kicks and punches to win.
P.S. Oh by the way, I seem to remember way back then Muay Thai also used headbutts as part of their techniques, I wonder if any Thai Gym still teaches it in their curriculum?|||It depends on the fighter, and how well they would be able to apply their technique. The environment also makes a difference, the Wing Tsun guy would probably win in a more enclosed area while if the Muay Thai guy has enough room for some effective kicks and elbows, it%26#039;d be over pretty quickly. Too many variables to make a concrete answer.|||well but you have to stick to the opponet andgo through their centerline
P.S. Oh by the way, I seem to remember way back then Muay Thai also used headbutts as part of their techniques, I wonder if any Thai Gym still teaches it in their curriculum?|||It depends on the fighter, and how well they would be able to apply their technique. The environment also makes a difference, the Wing Tsun guy would probably win in a more enclosed area while if the Muay Thai guy has enough room for some effective kicks and elbows, it%26#039;d be over pretty quickly. Too many variables to make a concrete answer.|||well but you have to stick to the opponet andgo through their centerline
What do you guys think is the best Muay Thai camp in Thailand.?
I%26#039;m hoping to travel there and train this summer, but could any of you guys name a respected gym where I%26#039;ll get the best training possible. I was looking at tiger muay thai or porpramuk, but I%26#039;ve heard that the latter isn%26#039;t highly respected in thailand. Thanks ahead of time.|||http://www.muaythailand.com
join the forum so you can look at the info, buncha dudes who train in thailand are on the forum and can give you a bunch of info|||Fairtex, Sidyodtong, Lanna, Phuket, Sor Vorapin, etc
Why isn%26#039;t Por Pramuk respected?? Gee they only cranked out a Buakaw who like destroyed in K-1.
Edit: well buakaw would be the most famous. In terms of the muay thai world, por pramuk has spawned other great fighters like namsaknoi and chokdee.|||phuket
join the forum so you can look at the info, buncha dudes who train in thailand are on the forum and can give you a bunch of info|||Fairtex, Sidyodtong, Lanna, Phuket, Sor Vorapin, etc
Why isn%26#039;t Por Pramuk respected?? Gee they only cranked out a Buakaw who like destroyed in K-1.
Edit: well buakaw would be the most famous. In terms of the muay thai world, por pramuk has spawned other great fighters like namsaknoi and chokdee.|||phuket
A place to learn Muay Thai in Singapore ?
I am a 14Years Old Boy and I am interested in learning Muay Thai. I live in Singapore. Does anyone knows where is a good and recommended place to learn Muay Thai in Singapore ?
|||i think the best way to find out is looking it up on the internet instead of this site, you could find a lot of info on other sites like wikipedia and stuff
god loves syou
|||i think the best way to find out is looking it up on the internet instead of this site, you could find a lot of info on other sites like wikipedia and stuff
god loves syou
Is Muay Thai and Kung Fu a good combo?
I like to fight and i know both muay thai and kung fu, but are they a good combo? Should i learn some other style?|||If you have ever tried to learn spanish and french at the same time, that would give you a good idea of what it would be like to start both muay thai and kung fu at once. At both classes you would be mixing up body movements and it would be harder to train your muscle memory. My advice is to try out a week at both and pick the one you like best from there.|||Agree with Frank the Tank.
I think depend on what you mean %26quot;Fight%26quot;. In a ring or on the street. Kung fu is some thing you can do at 80 but not Muay Thai. |||If I were you I would just do the San Shou. I believe thats the total package so to speak. It combines the chinese kick boxing, throws..I would just stick to that one discipline..|||Go with Muay Thai or Kick Boxing , they fight frequently . Practice Kung Fu you will not fight at all for long time .|||Unless it%26#039;s sanshou kung fu, no, they are too different.
I think depend on what you mean %26quot;Fight%26quot;. In a ring or on the street. Kung fu is some thing you can do at 80 but not Muay Thai. |||If I were you I would just do the San Shou. I believe thats the total package so to speak. It combines the chinese kick boxing, throws..I would just stick to that one discipline..|||Go with Muay Thai or Kick Boxing , they fight frequently . Practice Kung Fu you will not fight at all for long time .|||Unless it%26#039;s sanshou kung fu, no, they are too different.
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