Tuesday, December 23, 2008

A Concise History of Thai Boxing

Talking about ancient sports of south East Asia, Thai boxing (Muay Thai) has a very prominent space. This way of boxing started in 15th century when Thailand had conflict with Burma. Muay Thai is fusion of classical boxing techniques with low kicks and elbow\knee strikes and grappling is also allowed. Muay Thai is one of the tourist attractions in Thailand even 17th march is celebrated as National Muay Thai Day. Muay Thai Boran (Old Muay Thai) has four branches.

Muay thasao, which deals in fast, moves to your opponent.
Muay chaiya is way of defending with the use of elbow and knees.
Muay korat means simply power.
Muay lobburee is art of using brains with smart moves.

Muay Thai Boran (old version of Muay Thai) stresses on clever moves and intelligence, but now days Muay Thai is all about strength.

With the new technologies gyms, punch bags and equipments were widely became available in decade before 1st world war and Muay Thai training developed. Now days it is one of the favorite sport in Thailand and people are getting more interested in Muay Thai training, eve small villages organizes contests and prizes are given.

There are numbers of camp training Muay Thai all over the world but training in Thailand has different meaning because of the society. One of them is suwit Muay Thai training camp located in Phuket. The training Muay Thai depends on your level, basic Muay thai training of two hours includes stretches, run, shadow boxing, skipping, clinching, pad work, cool down stretches. The size of the ring is same that is used for boxing with red and blue corners. The red corner is usually allotted to defending champion or the boxer who has advantage. Muay Thai is growing popular internationally and has been included in Asian games.

Suwit Muay Thai training camp is twenty years old and has best instructors from the country. Suwit Muay Thai training camp provides accommodation and training for each level at very low costs. Suwit Muay Thai training camp is located in Phuket which is one of the most popular places of tourist attraction in south East Asia. Whenever think of Thailand, think training Muay Thai and experience this great form of art.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Muay Thai

Muay Thai or Thai Kickboxing is referred as "the science of eight limbs" from its strength in using two hands, two shins, two knees and two elbows. Some said "NawaArwut" or the Art of nine Limbs (include Head)

Muay Thai are straightforward martial art, use strength in beating opponent with versatile skills. It is the descendant from Muay Boran. Muay Boran (Ancient boxing) was created to use in war when the warrior lost their weapon. The art of Thai weapon fighting is called "Krabi Krabong". Most of Muay Boran's techniques didn't exist in modern Muay Thai. Muay Boran can fight in every formats. With the basic of Muay Boran that was created for fighting many opponent in war. Sometimes the warriors lost their weapon They have to fight the enemy with their bared hand. Therefore Muay Boran emphasizes a brutal and powerful elbow and knee techniques, in beating the opponent as quick as they can and prepare for the next opponent in the battlefield.
Muay Boran is divided to Muay ThaSao (North), Muay Korat (Esarn or NorthEast), Muay Lobburee (Center region), Muay Chaiya (South)

There are a phrase about Muay Thai Boran that "Punch Korat, Wit Lobburee, Posture Chaiya, Faster Thasao"

Muay Korat emphasizes in strength. There are one technique call "Throwing buffalo punch". It was call like this since it can defeat the buffalo in one blow.

Muay Lobburee emphasizes in clever movements. Its strength point is the straight and turned punch.

Muay Chaiya emphasizes in posture, defending. It's difficult for opponent to attack. Muay Chaiya stress in elbows and knees.

Muay Thasao emphasizes in speed. Muay Thasao stress in speeding kick. Cause of their faster speed, this Muay Boran was call "Ling Lom" (windy monkey or Loris)

Muay Thai in present is different from the past. Muay Thai Boran (Old Muay Thai) use the wit in fighting. It's not like Muay Thai today that emphasizes in strength

Sunday, December 21, 2008

A Muay Thai Training Camp

Are you interested in visiting a Muay Thai Training Camp in Thailand? Do you want to master the art of Muay Thai for a championship fight or simply learn a new self defense technique? Either way you should arrange to join with on the many Muay Thai Training Camps in Thailand right away. But why travel all the way to Thailand to learn this martial art? This is a very common question, consider the answer below.

Right now Muay Thai is becoming an international craze with training infrastructures popping up throughout the world. So why is Thailand the place to go to learn Muay Thai? Because Muay Thai holds a special position in Thailand. While Muay Thai may have moved to other countries with top classes being taught in these countries the status of Muay Thai in Thailand is still extremely special.

While this excellent martial art started in Thailand is also enjoys a mass popularity in this country. Nearly every Thai individual is crazy about Muay Thai. The depth of this passion is important for two reasons when it comes to Muay Thai training. First there are a large number of Muay Thai events in the country which allow you to observe the techniques in action. Second no matter how successful of a Muay Thai fighter you are you are viewed highly in Thai society.

As Muay Thai becomes more popular the high status of those who practice it is being seen in other countries as well. However, the level of honor and respect you get in Thailand can't be found in any other country. This honor and respect factor can give you an edge over a regular Muay Thai Training Camp in other countries. Also knowing that you are learning an ancient martial art in its land of origin can help charge you up during your training sessions.

Another inspiring factor is the special status of Muay Thai in Thailand and the status of its players in Thai society. You will feel a depth of love and affection in Thailand that you won't get in other countries. This will help boost your own love and passion for learning Muay Thai as well. It will improve your ability to identify yourself with the Muay Thai Training Camp.

Learning Muay Thai in Thailand also allows you to take in the environment of true Muay Thai culture as well. This makes your success at Muay Thai training easier. So look into enrolling in a Muay Thai Training Camp in Thailand today. Don't waste your time looking into other Muay Thai Training Camps. Rather consider travel to Thailand where learning Muay Thai can also give you a new personality. And don't worry about a language barrier since most Thai individuals speak fluent English.
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