detailed answer would be good thanks :)
2006-11-05 04:39:46 · 10 answers · asked by ads 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
you get to perfect the use of elbows and knees.
forget that dribble above that says it neglects vital strikes and pressure points. in a 'real' fight no one stands still and lets you apply a pressure point attack. what a fool. and its easy to strike throats so you dont need to go to american karate to learn about vitals... ever been hit in the temple with an elbow?
elbows DO knock people out. a lot of power is generated and the elbow is a harsh and unforgiving weapon. you only have to land one good elbow to tip the fight in your favour, and another on be will ensure they have no effective comebacks. hit the temple and they drop.
great for fitness and sparring. you can go from zero to hero in under a year, though to be a ring fighter practise over the long term is required.
no fancy shi!t, no mysterious dragons touch, no secret blackbelt techniques that you learn in your 10th year, just the facts as they are. simple and vicious.
2006-11-05 08:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends:
The training is hard core, and Muay thai will definitely make you really strong really fast. I think it's like the USMC of martial arts. If your goal is to spar against other muay thai fighters you can't go wrong by learning it yourself
The emphasis is more on kicks to the knees, elbow strikes, etc, which are more helpful in a confrontation, more helpful then spectacular kicks to the head, like they have in the movies.
You will want to find a dojo where the emphasis is on sparring and not so much on kata. A lot of success, I've found, is not so much in the technique of the art as much as it is anticipating your opponents next move and reacting fluidly.
A drawback is that it can be pretty hard on the joints and you can injure yourself quite easily in training, and you'll find that recovery times can take longer and longer. But, if you're young and hard core, Muay Thai might be the way for you.
2006-11-05 04:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by rasmalai001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easlily the top striking martial art, so many weapons to use, training is hard core and fun, The dude that said its the USMC martial arts is wrong, im in the military and the stuff they show the marines is a mix of martial arts, muay thai and BJJ and some escrima, basically you can get a Black belt in USMC martial arts in 1 month of training= thats a freakin joke!!! A month of any martial art you are still a newbie and sure as heck are no black belt. Muay thia along with wrestling or Brazilian jui jitsu is very effective, you can stand and bang or go to the ground and sub or get postitions on people to dominate them
2006-11-05 12:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by triswmn20k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fun, I know of a lot females who enjoy it. It's a great way to stay in shape. Females in general are more flexible, and can be more accurate than guys in Muay Thai, generally speaking.
2016-05-22 01:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in muay thai Art for six years. It a game of a patient person.it not for bully person. it require a lot of disciplin and self confindent. This a game for a big heart no MERCY. This is a game of constant PAIN if only you enjoy pain.
You most be emotional strong when it come to pain. You mighty be intimidated by you opponent when they found you are afraid. this can be see in your eyes when fear over welmed you.
Muay thai is a GAME of BLOOD and fear if you are anti of this fear,and pain you can survive. You need BIG heart to stand in this Game,.You need a strong MIND and you most be very fast and calculative of all you move toward your opponent all is PAIN !!!!!!!!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
2006-11-05 16:11:55 · answer #5 · answered by R.I.A 30 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems a little awkward to me but saying taht so did karate to begin with now I am thinking what would I have done before it? Being human I am a resistant to change or something new so prefer what I already know. If its weapons then I would be interested in giving it a shot
2006-11-05 04:43:12 · answer #6 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a tough art but a lot of the people in it talk too much smack about every other art. Maybe too many strikes to the head and they can't think right anymore, just like someone else said the USMC of the arts, like the USMC they are brain washed.
2006-11-05 05:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by Tim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a good 'fighting' style and it's good for fitness.iv'e been teaching it for quite a few years trained in thailand but iv'e never heard about 'All' these weapons.can the person who gave that answer please supply a list of them?
it's a very good style to intergrate with others or visa versa.
2006-11-05 22:39:34 · answer #8 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good type of martial art for strong attacks but not to much for vital strikes and pressure points. I take American Karate where they teach you how to end a fight as fast as you can. They teach vital area strikes and pressure point locks and boxing. to me this is a real good mix for a fight.
2006-11-05 05:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by gamerx66x 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its great, its very effective, thats why mma fighters use it, it works.
2006-11-05 06:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by Joe B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋