New guy Question

[JayRk]

Hi everyone. I was wondering what you guys think of kickboxing as a form of self defense. I just started today in kb and was just wondering. I've heard alot of things like muay thai is better and stuff. But some kickboxing intergrates muay thai into their moves. Right? Anyone here take kickboxing like that? Will kickboxing help you against a much larger individual. Like bob sapp. lol. He's big!! My class is highly explosive. If I keep doing what I did today. I'll be ripped. Even if it is not that great of a defense. At least you'll be strong as hell. Sorry about all the questions. Just curious. Thanks.

[Harry]

But some kickboxing intergrates muay thai into their moves. Right? Anyone here take kickboxing like that?

Can't answer your other question, but my kickboxing integrates Elbows and knee's into things.

[greenfrog]

Why not try them both out and then decide? Regardless, both are good for self defense as long as you constantly practice and get into some sparring eventually. being able to perform techniques against an inanimate object and someone actually fighting back is a whole 'nother story. Sparring will help your self defense tremendously.