Learn Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport originated in Thailand
where it is the national sport.
Muay Thai ( MT ) is also practiced in other southeast Asian countries
like Cambodia or Malaysia.
In Cambodia it's called "Pradal Serey" and in Malaysia "Tomoi.
MT is also know as "The Art of the Eight Limbs" or "The Science of Eight Limbs"
Chinese Sanda is very similar
to Muay Thai.
One of the differences between Sanda and Muay Thai is, that in Sanda
there are no ropes
surrounding the ring and elbows are not allowed
in the chinese fighting art.
Another difference is, that in Muay Thai
the hands are held much higher,
because attacks below hip level are blocked with the shins.
Pre-fight rituals "Wai Kru" and "Ram Muay" are very popular in Muay Thai.
The competitors perform a traditional dance, pray with their coach
etc.
Trainer advice: Muay Thai
- Learn Throws ( Take Shuai Jiao or Judo lessons )
- Harden your shins ( Blocks with the shin and roundhouse kicks are very common Muay Thai techniques )
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