To all MARTIAL ARTISTS

[Big Rick Rock]

Flexability is not a serious problem, I can touch nose to knee, can't do full spits anymore, but soon come, mon, soon come.

My man says that that extra cheflisize will come off like Shelly's tshirt in front of a web cam once he gets me on the mat regularly.

I am REALLY looking forward to it...

Q: Gear. I am traveling to the states for a month+ soon and would save a bundle if gear needed was purchased there. What do I need? Anything? Can you say NEWBIE and hear the echo around me?

Muay Thai Gear:

-Jump Rope
-Bag gloves, or regular 10oz gloves.
-Hand wraps
-Ankle supports (get couple of pairs, they get stinky)
-Muay Thai Shorts (get about 4-5 )

Once you start sparring:
-Shin guards. (get good quality leather ones, Thaisman, Fairtex, Twins ect.)
-Muay Thai cup (Made of metal to protect your nutts)
-Head bucket
-Mouth piece
-Sparring gloves... Most gyms want you to use 16oz gloves.

Some gyms want you to get your own set of "Thai Pads" so that you can hold them while other guys strike them(pad work). Learning how to hold and work with partners using Thai Pads is an integral part of Muay Thai training. Some gyms don't care about you owning your own. Some of the more traditional ThaiBoxing gyms will lend you a set but will advice you to get your own pair.


PS: Get some "Tiger Liminent" too... After taking some leg kicks, and hitting with your legs into somebody blocking with thier elbows, you are going to bathe in that stuff... I do

 

[gjohnson5]

Muay Thai AKA Thaiboxing is my forte... I think is probably the most effective art outhere(that is just my opinion).

In today's world where people don't fight with knees and elbows , but fight with guns and knives , I'd have to question that.

Some things I think are important
weapon procifiency (your fight may not be 1 on 1)
Disarming an armed opponent
pressure points (rubbing and strinking) rubbing can be used to subdue an opponent

I think mauy thai would be a good addition to a set of skills

 

[raffster]

The ultimate test of skill is a no rules fight to the death. That is the only way to REALLY, TRULY know who is (fighter wise) better. Those who think otherwise are smoking horse dung smelling weed. I am a big NHB fan but much as they are close to real fighting, it is not REAL fighting.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Uh, yes it is...

There's just no killing.

Who the fuck are you trying to kid?

 

[Santi Louzan]

I’m just a student of the martial arts just like anyone else. There has been an abundance of posts relating to martial arts lately which makes me happy, because I like to have discussions, meet fighters, and learn all I can about arts I’m unfamiliar with. However, here’s my problem. There has been a lot of disrespect to different arts and individuals as well. There is no one art better than any other. BJJ is not the best art in the world, it is just the dominant art under the conditions set by sanctioned NHB fights which has become popular to the layman and weekend warriors. Muay Thai is not the most brutal, it has just become very well known. BJJ has many weaknesses, Muay Thai has many weaknesses. Wing Chun has its weaknesses. Any art anyone can mention, there will be strategic flaws. There are several arts that are developed for a particular range or ranges. Just because Aikido doesn’t practice the rear naked choke, or tornado kicks doesn’t mean it is inferior to arts that do.

I’m getting tired of the disrespect shown by many people to many others because "my art is better than yours"

ART VERSUS ART IS NEVER VALID, ONLY FIGHTER VERSUS FIGHTER

I’ve seen every style imaginable get defeated by every other style at some point. I’ve seen a Tai Chi practitioner make a fool out of very experienced shoot fighter. I’ve fought a well known Aikido Shodan and did respectably against him, but he actually tired me out before I could do any significant damage just to make a point. If he wanted to, I’m convinced he would have finished me off. I’m personally against belt systems, but I have seen countless "black belts" get their nuts handed to them by guys/girls with years less training time.

Fighting is the only thing I’ve ever been any good at, and I’ve practiced for over 20 years. I’ve am proud to have earned a respectable amateur as well as professional record in Muay Thai and more recently MMA. The only reason I say this is to say that the best things I have obtained through my accomplishments are these:

1. The understanding that I still don’t know shit about martial arts
2. The mutual honor and respect between 2 fighters after bleeding each other in front of hundreds of people is one of the best feelings ever. Beating the hell out of(or getting the hell beat out of me) by a guy, then going out with him and his corner to a bar, getting fucked up, and having a new friend for life.
3. The opportunity to learn so much from such a wide array of fighters throughout the world

There has been several people on this board lately that need to chill out and show respect to everyone else and their respective art(s). This is a board to share knowledge, learn, and meet others. Lets keep it at that. Or, if you’re too much of an immature keyboard tough guy to do so, then PM each other with a location t deal with it yourselves. Otherwise, be fucking respectful.

#Hi Mate, have to say I liked your post, I've been training in the arts of fighting for a number of years, Muay THAI, Boxing, Thai chi, Tae-kwon-do and I have tried others, to those that replyed giving it big mouth and stating that this art is better than the next and I'm better than you!!!. I have to say they DO NOT HAVE ANY IDEA about what they are talking about, any fighter that is worth there soul would know that it is not the art that makes the fighter, but the fighter that makes the art, other wise you idiot we would all be world champions on what ever art we did.

I have fought agaist all of them and I have done well and not so well agaist every art out there, and the fighting heart does not come out more evedent than in the street.

To my experiance to the guy that is nearly 40 yrs young I think that the best art to start with would be Boxing, it has everything you need for the street and for fitness, if you learn how to deliver a sweet left hook nothing in the world can beet that.

 

[Kane Fan]

The ultimate test of skill is a no rules fight to the death. That is the only way to REALLY, TRULY know who is (fighter wise) better. Those who think otherwise are smoking horse dung smelling weed. I am a big NHB fan but much as they are close to real fighting, it is not REAL fighting.

even a 'real' fight, to the death isn't going to tell you who the better fighter is
it's going to tell you who got lucky that day

 

[shamrock11]

I love martial arts and have been in them for about twelve years. I think this was a wonderful post and needed to be put out. I have competed in just about any kind of tournament you can think of (points, kickboxing, ju jitsu, mma, tough man, tae kwon do junior olympics and world championship) and no art is superior. I have a 2nd degree in tae know do and a first degree black belt in tang soo do. Plus I have trained in judo ju jitsu and boxing. I have beat people from many different styles, including a guy in capeoria. I love matrial arts and would advise anyone to take some type of martial arts. The best way to find what art is right for you is to visit the school and see what it's about and if it's something you might like. You should be able to sit and watch a couple of classes. Talk to the head instructor of the school and see if it's a good fit for you. Do some homework before joining a school. Be sure to check the instructors credenitals, where he got his black belt and how long has he been teaching. Find out what his belt system is and how much belt tests cost. Find out how much classes cost pre month and do you hve to sign a contract? If you cannot check the persons credentials or they can't show you their black belt certificate do not attend the school. Be careful for those who are just out for money. They usually will have the proper credentials, but are more about the money they make than the art itself. Things to look out for here are high belt test prices and a bunch of strips on a particular color before the next belt. I have seen school that require three to four strips before you can go to the next belt and each strip cost fifty bucks to get, which is ridiclous. Also, if you visit a few time and the owner/ head instructor is never seen, usually means he is just trying to make money and is never there. I know there are some instructors that have a lot to do, but you still have to be worried who your being left with. Well, I hope this may help anyone who may want to take up martial arts.