The Thai kickboxing martial art, Muay Thai, is commonly regarded as one of the world’s most influential and dangerous striking arts. The group of people who train Muay Thai now encompasses a diverse audience as it has gained popularity as a martial art/sport for fitness over the last decade. Today, children as young as 5-6 to seniors in their 60-the 70s pursue the sport.
In addition to its usefulness as a skill for self-defence, the simplicity and directness of its moves and techniques are part of what makes Muay Thai a growing recreational sport. For most individuals, Muay Thai is easy to understand and quick enough to pick up. Compared to references in movies like Ong Bak or Tom Yum Goong, Muay Thai techniques are rarely fancy and are mostly rather simplistic. It’s simple enough for all ages and genders to learn.
Although most beginners begin to look awkward, particularly with their roundhouse kicks, the majority become relatively proficient in a Muay Thai gym within 2-3 months of daily practice in Muay Thai movements. When performing Muay Thai movements such as simple kicks, elbow strikes, knee strikes, and the roundhouse kick, they -and you- will be able to exhibit correct forms.
Unlike Karate or Taekwondo, there are no Katas to memorize. Muay Thai training emphasizes the repetitive training of muscle memory training strategies. In terms of muscle building, another emphasis is on strengthening the body and training against a fight’s effects by kicking heavy bags and kick pads. Any bruises are expected, but they can be treated quickly, and that’s what makes you a bad-ass.
Many fitness instructors and gyms have now introduced kickboxing into their workout classes for fitness training. Most physically-able bodies can readily take up Thai boxing and work up quite the sweat to enhance fitness.
However, to be successful in Muay Thai needs the discipline to practice consistently, and it takes several years of hard everyday training to be a professional fighter at the elite level. Ultimately, whether it is to lose weight, get fitter, or compete professionally, you determine your target and work towards it. Whatever your purpose is, Muay Thai is a fantastic vehicle to achieve it.
In Conclusion
To learn Muay Thai, you do not need to be athletically talented. Muay Thai, in a good way, transforms lives. Experience it for yourself, and it’s going to be one of the best choices you’ll ever make.
