Muay Thai ?

Question

Hi there my name is Brad and i recently joined the army and set to leave in May but b4 i leave i would like to train abit in Muay thai i know i dont have very long but i have a strong interest in just trying it before. The gym i am thinking about going to allows u to train 5 days a week. I was just wondering from now till May 22nd if you think that is enough time just to atleast give me basic knowledge about it and if that type of training would be beneficial for the army? Thankyou for your help

Answer 1

Absolutely!
When I began training in Muay Thai (1981), the first few weeks were very strong on the basics and in conditioning. I learned the correct technique for throwing leg kicks and various punches and defensive techniques during this time.
In the next few weeks I started practicing kicking higher and higher, using the front jab kick, sliding side kick, spinning side kick and front leg & rear leg roundhouse kicks.
In the few weeks following that I started working on elbow and knee strikes.
Controlled sparring began about a month after starting, and freesparring began after about two months.

If you put a lot of effort into training you will get a lot from it.


Keep 'em up!

Thank you for serving your Country!

Answer 2

The first three answers are all good, but this guy Terrel is misinformed. Muy Thai is far from being "crap kickboxing". I've been to Lumpini Stadium in Bangkok and seen it first-hand. Strikes using fists, elbows, knees, and feet are all allowed. In nearly every fight, you'll see vicious leg kicks and knees to the ribs, the Muy Thai clench(put your hands behind the opponents head and drive knees into his face), and leg sweeps. Also, the part about ground combat is wrong. An opponent may be swept or thrown to the canvas, but at that point the referee steps in to allow the downed fighter to get back up.

Answer 3

Well pal you got a couple of months and Yes, In 2 months you could most definently pick up some basic techniques and more. It just depends how many times a week you go untill you leave. It is a killer workout and great for conditioning. Even 2 times a week you will still benefit great from it. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

I'm being honest since my father is a Muay Thai coach and i myself train it- that time is not enough unless you are EXTREMELY talented.
But why not, give it a shot! Maybe you will do okay. But if u trained here in thailand, u wouldn't survive a day american. We mean business. American muay thai is too comercial. All bullshit.

Answer 5

Yes, it would be enough time for you to learn any Martial Arts basics or a little bit about it, which isn't only fun, but very helpful for anyone planning on going into the military.

Muay Thai is great if your into striking in Martial Arts ( elbows kicks, punches)

Another striking art would be Boxing or Kick Boxing.

For takedowns and wrestling style Arts, you can try Brazilian Jujitsu or Judo, Hapkido, Aikido.

This will help you in your well roundedness , And Take down/ Submission defences.

You can do it my friend, you stay safe and have a great life.
www.mma.com
www.martialarts.com
www.wikipedia.com
Thanks for your time.

Answer 6

Hapkido is most likely to be helpful in any combat situation with guns. Muay Thai is crap kickboxing with some ground combat.

Answer 7

Yeah it would but I do believe the Armed Forces have their own style of hand to hand combat you will learn.

Answer 8

i think knife fighting is of more use in close quarters and more likely; and ground fighting probably just as likely too.
But I wouldn't ignore hand to hand either.

good luck

Answer 9

Yes it will. Good job!!