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Martial Arts of Thailand
Thailand is a nation situated south of China and and borders
Cambodia, Vietnam and is also known as the Kingdom of Siam.
Thailand has rich cultural past, being the only nation never to
have been defeated in war by a western power. Thailand today is
an emerging 3rd world economy, considered to be one of the Tiger
nations with a GDP rate of approx. 7-9% per year.
Thailand is also known for their kickboxing history. Thailand's number one sport is Muay Thai Kick Boxing. Thai box boxing has a "street" fight look and feel. Their art consists of striking with all major parts of your body, including your feet, fist, knees, elbow, shin, and head. They are know for brutally toughening the shin, making them as deadly as a bat. There has been many instances where the shin has actually cracked in 2 during competitions, leaving the fighter's lower shin and feet dangling from the skin of their legs.
Muay Thai kicking boxing requires a very tough training regimen. Inclusive in this regimen is the process of toughening up and "desensitizing" major parts of their bodies. This process of desensitizing is required to be able to take the brutal punishment of an actual Muay Thai competition.
Thai boxers are not known for their acrobatic jumps, kicks or disciplined punches. Their fighting style consists of wild jumping knees and smashing elbows. You won't see them landing too many sidekicks, their famous "Thai Kick" is the most common weapon. A Thai kick consists of using the shin to strike the opponent's torso or legs.
Striking the leg of the opponent is encouraged and considered to be legal in Thai boxing. Unlike Korean Tae Kwon Do or Japanese Karate, where most "legal" strikes are considered to be above the waist, Thai boxing employs a very effective street fighting mentality that involves breaking down the opponents foundation and stance. This "chopping" down of the opponent begins w/ the opponents legs, calves and thighs.
Future Articles and Discussions Coming Soon
* Visit the Oldest Thai Boxing Temple * Traditional Thai Boxers Speak Their Mind * Thai Boxing - The evolution for centuries
Thailand is also known for their kickboxing history. Thailand's number one sport is Muay Thai Kick Boxing. Thai box boxing has a "street" fight look and feel. Their art consists of striking with all major parts of your body, including your feet, fist, knees, elbow, shin, and head. They are know for brutally toughening the shin, making them as deadly as a bat. There has been many instances where the shin has actually cracked in 2 during competitions, leaving the fighter's lower shin and feet dangling from the skin of their legs.
Muay Thai kicking boxing requires a very tough training regimen. Inclusive in this regimen is the process of toughening up and "desensitizing" major parts of their bodies. This process of desensitizing is required to be able to take the brutal punishment of an actual Muay Thai competition.
Thai boxers are not known for their acrobatic jumps, kicks or disciplined punches. Their fighting style consists of wild jumping knees and smashing elbows. You won't see them landing too many sidekicks, their famous "Thai Kick" is the most common weapon. A Thai kick consists of using the shin to strike the opponent's torso or legs.
Striking the leg of the opponent is encouraged and considered to be legal in Thai boxing. Unlike Korean Tae Kwon Do or Japanese Karate, where most "legal" strikes are considered to be above the waist, Thai boxing employs a very effective street fighting mentality that involves breaking down the opponents foundation and stance. This "chopping" down of the opponent begins w/ the opponents legs, calves and thighs.
Future Articles and Discussions Coming Soon
* Visit the Oldest Thai Boxing Temple * Traditional Thai Boxers Speak Their Mind * Thai Boxing - The evolution for centuries
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