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Muay Thai
Muay Thai history, strikes, techniques, videos, description, and more.
Quick Reference: Muay Thai History
Description Kicks Shin Conditioning Benefits Videos
About Muay Thai
Muay Thai is the art of eight limbs. The history stems from Thailand and an older form of Kick Boxing called
Muay Boran. It is also the country's national sport. Now practiced
with boxing gloves and pads (sometimes), it has similarities to Western
Boxing. Although some similarities are present, there are vast differences.
As derived from its psuedonym "the art of eight limbs", Muay Thai
incorportates the use of hands, elbows, knees, and shins. Strikes
from skilled practioners can be extremely damaging. These
damaging strikes make this martial art one of the more brutal
martial arts in existence.
Kick Boxing's popularity has soared in the recent decade.
This is directly attributed to the exposure from the
world of MMA fighting. Since this stand up fighting
style has become a staple of many MMA professionals
and is widely known as one of the most effective
fighting styles for mixed martial arts.
Second to only, or perhaps tied with BJJ,
Muay Thai is also one of the fastest growing
and practiced martial arts today. Schools teaching
this style are beginning to pop up everywhere.
Many MMA schools are also incorporating Muay Thai
training into their program.
Muay Thai Description
Muay Thai is Raw Power
Muay Thai fighters are well known for toughness. With strict training regimens and
ferocious strikes, proficient kick boxers are a force to be reckoned with.
This sport has grown exponentially since the growth of MMA. Considered a staple of MMA development,
it's popularity will continue to increase.
Muay Thai boxing involves combatents fighting in a stand-up fasion.
The use of hand strikes, knee strikes, elbow strikes,
and shin(leg) strikes is allowed. Fighters may also clench
in an attempt to control their oppenent and land even more
devastating strikes.
Thai boxers typically use the shin of thier leg because
it is stronger than the foot. The shin is also used to
block low leg kicks as well. Shin conditioning
is a large part of Muay Thai training.
There are many myths about how to properly
execute shin conditioning. The most preferred
method is through repeated kicking drills using a
heavy bag. Please consult a professional trainer
before attempting to condition your shins for fighting.
Thai boxing strikes are extremely powerful.
One of the most effective strikes is the kick. The two
most common kicks used by Thai boxers are known as the
teep (literally "foot jab,"), and the TAE(kick)chieng
(kicking upwards in the shape of a triangle cutting under
the arm and ribs) or angle kick. The angle kick uses a
rotational movement of the entire body and is somewhat similar
to a karate roundhouse kick, but lacks the rotation of the
lower leg from the knee used in other striking martial arts
like Karate or Taekwondo. The angle kick draws its power
entirely from the rotational movement of the body. Many
practioners use a counter rotation of the arms to intensify
the power of this kick.
Another powerful kick employed by fighters is the leg kick.
This is a short and fast kick aimed at either the inner or
outer portion of your oppenents leg. This kick is snapped
and is very powerful. Against an unconditioned attacker,
it is very plausible that one effective leg kick will persuade
them from continuing their attack. Over the course
of sport fighting, a correctly delivered series of
leg kicks will stall your oppenent's ability to move
and in many occasions will end the fight.
Benefits of Muay Thai
- Excellent form of self-defense
- Enhances flexibility and stamina
- Strength conditioning
- Strength and speed
- Confidence and Discipline
- Develops self awareness and assertiveness
- Stress reduction and positive attitude
Muay Thai Videos
Learn Muay Thai with this video. This video shows the raw power of Muay Thai.
Such as the Muay Thai angle kick, and the Muay Thai elbow strike. I stronly suggest watching this one.
Muay Thai history video. Shows Muay Thai fights, boxers, documentary, and scenes from Thailand.
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