subject: The Road To Muay Thai [print this page] Many people online are getting more and more interested about the growing number of muay thai training videos being posted around different video streaming sites. The sensation seems to have come overnight. Love for martial arts is nothing new to the western world. The 1970s has been seen as the golden age of kung fu with bruce lee leading the way with his rendition of wing chun called Jeet Kune Do. The 1980s martial arts era will always be remembered by the wax on wax off antics of mister Miyagi teaching his young protg martial arts in the Karate Kid. And now, with the dawn of Mixed Martial Arts, one pure style dominates the standup game and that is Muay thai.
So, What is Muay Thai or thai boxing. and what makes it so famous anyway? Well, Muay Thai is the traditional martial arts of Thailand which has also been known by the Thais during the early times as Thailands art of the eight limbs. This martial arts combative form uses a number of weapons in the human arsenal which includes the fists, feet, the knees and the elbows. At the beginning of every Muay Thai class, you will learn that physical strength, will power and intellect are among a number of qualities that you must develop if you want to be a master at the art. There are many muay thai training videos in the web that offer good training tips for the beginner and intermediate level. The problem with training videos however are that it is one sided and you will never know if you are doing the drills correctly with proper form. With no one to correct you, this could lead to bad habits in practicing that will be equally difficult to try to remove. Muay thai training videos. are a good addition to your training but could never replace the benefits a general Muay Thai class can offer.
There are many Muay Thai camps Thailand that offer training to locals and foreigners. Since the boom of muay thai during the early nineties, Thailand decided to export their art to other countries by drawing them to their land in order for them to feel the genuine thing. You should be prepared for when you join a Muay Thai Camp because joining one is no joke. Muay thai training programs are rigid and are built to test the limits of your physical as well as mental capacity. Combine that with an entire stay in a camp circling around those ideals and youve got the idea. Joining a camp is difficult but worth it in the end When in doubt about your training, always remember what Lumpinee champion Ramon Decker said, hard training easy fight. Easy training hard fight.
