subject: Learn Muay Thai And These Three Important Lessons About Life [print this page] If you're not a serious fighter and have no plans to become one, why would you want to learn Muay Thai?
Simple.
Because, learning Muay Thai can teach you a few things about life.
Learning any martial art requires discipline, dedication and sacrifice. But there is something very unique about the sport of Muay Thai. Learning Muay Thai will push you mentally, physically and you will learn some very profound lessons about life. Let's explore three important life lessons that you will appreciate as you learn Muay Thai.
1.) Give and Take
The sport of Muay Thai is a very aggressive and fast paced martial art. Your offensive and defensive tactics are equally important; striking and taking strikes, kicking and blocking kicks -the Thai fighter has to be prepared and conditioned to score points and to take some abuse in the process. It's the nature of the sport. Many martial arts rely on offense over defense -or defense to avoid and deflect their opponent's offense.
Not so in Muay Thai. You have to train your offense with as much dedication and consistency as you train your defense. And, you have to know how and when to apply them both.
This philosophy applies to your life as well. In life you have to be confident, conditioned and prepared to push forward in the face of adversity. You also have to be confident, conditioned and prepared to stand up and hold your ground sometimes too; -to 'weather the storm' -and live to fight another day.
You will not be dominant in all situations -and that's okay. Some situations call for offense -and some for defense -and all situations call for the intelligence to know the difference between the two.
2.) Your Weapons are your Shields
When you learn Muay Thai, you will learn that your hands, elbows, shins and knees are your weapons and you will also learn that they are your shields. You will learn to strike with your eight limbs and you will also learn to defend yourself with those same limbs. You will strike with your hands and use your hands to clinch with your opponent to stop his strikes. You will strike with your shins and you will block your opponent's strikes with those same shins. Everything that you use to attack you will also rely on to defend.
In life, you need to fully develop all of your strengths, talents and abilities to be successful. You will also need those strengths, talents and abilities to protect you in times of trouble. A well rounded skill set will enable you to succeed to your greatest potential and they will also enable you to survive in times of trouble.
3.) Balance
A nak muay will not be a good fighter without balance. Too aggressive and he will lose sight of his opponent's strengths, weaknesses and strategies. Too passive and he will be beaten before he enters the ring.
This is a profound truth in life as well.
Find balance in your relationships, your spirituality, your work, your training and your relaxation. Balance will provide the inner peace necessary for a long, happy and prosperous life.
Learn Muay Thai And These Three Important Lessons About Life
