Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below Does anyone here train? I really want to start training, but have no experience whatsoever. Wanting to find out if it is worth it, or better off to just take a karate class in the beginning. 30 years old. 6', 220, fairly lean, very athletic. College coach was heavy duty into muay thai, so I want to learn for personal philosophical reasons...I think....thanks in advance...
Muay Thai Kickboxing
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I train in Muay Thai and love it. It takes dedication and hard work. You'll get bruises on your shins, knees and elbows during the first month, before your legs and arms start to adapt. Training in MT is tough, and sparring can be even harder. If you're looking for something just for basic cardio, take Karate.
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MadCow1
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I grappled for some time. A college buddy really also really likes the M.T. and Jui Jitsu combo.
If you want to be an effective fighter I would avoid the standard karate classes as they are generally geared as a 'club' and based on self improvement and belt testing.
MT and BJJ are geared toward practical effectiveness. That being said it isn't exactly spiritual or formal like Aikido.
Never know till you give it a shot. Try it for a month and see how you like it.
If you want to be an effective fighter I would avoid the standard karate classes as they are generally geared as a 'club' and based on self improvement and belt testing.
MT and BJJ are geared toward practical effectiveness. That being said it isn't exactly spiritual or formal like Aikido.
Never know till you give it a shot. Try it for a month and see how you like it.
Powerclean315
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I am 4 weeks out from the midwest Thai regionals. It's an awesome sport. It is not as barbaric and brutal as it has been portayed to be.
What specific questions do you have? If your looking for a lot of "fluff and flash" you will not find it in Thai boxing.
What are your goals for training? Are there any Thai gyms in your area?
Email me if you want further info.
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"Every one has a game plan until they get punched in the mouth."
What specific questions do you have? If your looking for a lot of "fluff and flash" you will not find it in Thai boxing.
What are your goals for training? Are there any Thai gyms in your area?
Email me if you want further info.
[email protected]
"Every one has a game plan until they get punched in the mouth."
Did it for a while
Hey Sunny
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I did Muay Thai for about a year and a half, and to be honest, probably the best thing I got out of it was the cardio....good warmup and some fast paced sparring.
My right shin still has a huge goose egg, which I will probably never lose, and I only used Thai once in a fight, just to take a guy down with a knee shot.
I've dabbled in quite a few martial arts, and my personal opinion is that dollars to donuts, you'd be better off with a JKD class-for street fighting,or a judo class for great cardio and grappling.
Contrary to what most people think Muay is not the most aggressive...sure the elbows and knees are a real fucker to deal with, but once you get on the ground, something like Braz. JJ will be the most effective. Lets face it, in the real world no one stands and trades punches anymore....the time of a "honest fight" has long since passed. Again in my personal opinion, Karate also sucks...too many structured movements, in which there is not a lot of room for adaptation...Karate is for belts and comp. Figure out why you want to train and then look at all the options. Hope I haven't sounded too negative but that's the way I see it....KEEP YOUR CHIN UP (Just Kiddin').
Cheers
Lil' Guns
Hey Sunny
,I did Muay Thai for about a year and a half, and to be honest, probably the best thing I got out of it was the cardio....good warmup and some fast paced sparring.
My right shin still has a huge goose egg, which I will probably never lose, and I only used Thai once in a fight, just to take a guy down with a knee shot.
I've dabbled in quite a few martial arts, and my personal opinion is that dollars to donuts, you'd be better off with a JKD class-for street fighting,or a judo class for great cardio and grappling.
Contrary to what most people think Muay is not the most aggressive...sure the elbows and knees are a real fucker to deal with, but once you get on the ground, something like Braz. JJ will be the most effective. Lets face it, in the real world no one stands and trades punches anymore....the time of a "honest fight" has long since passed. Again in my personal opinion, Karate also sucks...too many structured movements, in which there is not a lot of room for adaptation...Karate is for belts and comp. Figure out why you want to train and then look at all the options. Hope I haven't sounded too negative but that's the way I see it....KEEP YOUR CHIN UP (Just Kiddin').
Cheers
Lil' Guns
LargeAsian
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Depending on your location and goals, you may be able to find some very good martial arts schools in your area... Also depending on what you want out of the art, i.e. if you want more aggressive training, or a more laid back approach to training, if you are training simply to learn the art or if you are planning to compete etc. If you are looking to learn a "harder" style, then muay thai, karate, tae kwon do may be what you are looking for. If you are looking to learn a "softer" style, you may want to check out arts like kali, aikido, and some of the softer styles of kung fu. Also, if you are training, you may want to work some various forms of ground fighting into your workout routine just to make you a more rounded martial artist... Also keep in mind that there is not necessarily one form of martial art that is better than another. Depending on your strengths and weaknesses, one or more martial arts will fit you best. My suggestion is that you take your time finding a reputable school which teaches more than one art and also teaches you to mix them up to become a rounded fighter. You may want to check into the various Jeet Kune Do schools as they more often than not teach several forms of martial arts and teach you how to blend them as well. Also, if you want to learn the philosophy of martial arts, in my opinion, one of the best books you can pick up is "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do" by Bruce Lee.
Hope this helps... Train hard!!!
"The perfect way is only difficult for those who pick and choose. Do not like, do not dislike; all will then be clear. Make a hairbreadth difference and heaven and earth are set apart; if you want the truth to stand clear before you, never be for or against. The struggle between 'for' and 'against' is the mind's worst disease."
--Bruce Lee from "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do"
Hope this helps... Train hard!!!
"The perfect way is only difficult for those who pick and choose. Do not like, do not dislike; all will then be clear. Make a hairbreadth difference and heaven and earth are set apart; if you want the truth to stand clear before you, never be for or against. The struggle between 'for' and 'against' is the mind's worst disease."
--Bruce Lee from "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do"
strengthmonster
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Speaking as an instructor myself; Muay Thai is an excellent art. If like you say you are doing it for philosophical reasons then Thai training can involve a lot of spirituality depending on the club you choose. Some only train fighters where as others are more traditional and put the religious side into it more such as ra muay thai ritual dances. As a fighting art at distance it is devastating. No art can match it for sheer impact and speed, with the advantage of knees and elbows which many arts do not teach.
However if you want to become a good fighter in a practical sence ie. on the street; as previously mentioned look towards mixed martial arts. For close up work you need grappling. The more different styles you are strong in the more weapons you have to your advantage so I'd look for a cross training club which includes Thai and grappling as well as other styles.
However if you want to become a good fighter in a practical sence ie. on the street; as previously mentioned look towards mixed martial arts. For close up work you need grappling. The more different styles you are strong in the more weapons you have to your advantage so I'd look for a cross training club which includes Thai and grappling as well as other styles.
BigBazooka
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have you ever heard of chatboard-thai? no? well move this to chatboard then.
strengthmonster
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BigBazooka said:
Actually it should be on the sports board where it mentions martial arts in the description but have you ever tried using that board? It takes about 2 weeks to get a reply.
BigBazooka
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i hear ya, strengthmonstah, but still.. rules are rules 
hehe.
hehe.Stand up skills are useless against a good Grappler. If you get taken to the ground your stand up skills are taken away. Must be well rounded for a one on one fight. I was wrestler all my whole life and it was pretty easy to convert to submisson wrestling as I already had good foundation to work from. Now if you throw in Submission Wrestling and a good Standup skill in like Muay Thia look out. Deadly Combo. And one of the most Important thing is stamina. Fatigue makes cowards out of us all.
I have been doing MT for over 4 years. I have about 6 amature competions.
MT is one of the hardest/toughest martial arts, and can be brutal if not careful.
If I had to pick a single MA it would be MT. I have done other MA, but MT is very good. The only thing I would add is some ground techniques. But how many street fights end up on the ground? Not many and they usually don't last more then 20sec. Who ever hits first gets the advantage, unless the other guy can take a shot and comes back.
Anyway it all depends on your goals and what you want out of it.
MT is one of the hardest/toughest martial arts, and can be brutal if not careful.
If I had to pick a single MA it would be MT. I have done other MA, but MT is very good. The only thing I would add is some ground techniques. But how many street fights end up on the ground? Not many and they usually don't last more then 20sec. Who ever hits first gets the advantage, unless the other guy can take a shot and comes back.
Anyway it all depends on your goals and what you want out of it.
KrazyK
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I trained in this stly for about 2 years, competed in the ring 2 times, this was about 5 years ago.. I was into it pretty hardcore, like shin conditioning consisted of beating our shins with a rolling pin for about 5 minutes each, then taking the rolling pin and running it up and down the shin really hard, to the point where you could smell the hair burning on your leg, then doing shin kicks on the heavy bag for 30 minutes, I don't know how much blood I left in that place.
My first match in the ring, I won with a knockout in the second round, then my 2nd match, I got my nose busted wide open in the 3rd round. I decided to take some time off then, but never got back into it.
My first match in the ring, I won with a knockout in the second round, then my 2nd match, I got my nose busted wide open in the 3rd round. I decided to take some time off then, but never got back into it.
jorgealarcon
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I think it may be in your best interest to just start with a karate class. Then, with some experience you can choose to move on with the Muay Thai Kickboxing.
Ranger11B
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Muay Thai is my shit.... There is a fighting style for everyone try it out.... My fists are for distraction purpose only but that switch kick behind my 1-2 will knock you out. Its all about movement that causes power. I dont try to kick hard it just happens from the 45 dgree step out and hip twist. Not to get too tec but Ive done traditional, modern, and combat thai all are great.
