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As with the finger strengthening thread, a degree of such "conditioning", has to be in moderation. Or suffer the long term consequences.
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Every post makes it obvious who you are and yet you still try to play coy
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Originally posted by jubaji View PostNah, there are people everywhere who enjoy a good scrap. And everywhere they are in the minority.
Westerners will travel not only to asia but also to other western countries to train.
I dont really know why, maybe more disposable income or something.
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Originally posted by Ghost View PostLOL Khun Kao is spot on.
I think its just in the blood of westerners to be far more combative in a way we actually enjoy.
I think in the east violence happens but its not in the way it does in the west where people actually enjoy a good scrap. not sure, havent given it a lot of thought really but that strikes me as a possibility.
Nah, there are people everywhere who enjoy a good scrap. And everywhere they are in the minority.
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^^ mate you have to go, you will fall in love.
i desperately miss thailand.
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Originally posted by fire cobra View PostKhun Kao,
Whilst i take your point on Nak Muay in Thailand boxing because they have no choice(actually they do now, thats the reason why kids are not joining camps in the big cities and Muay Thai is dying) i dont agree that the "vast majority" would rather not be boxers,that has not been my experience over the years training in Thailand.
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Originally posted by Rickster View PostYes, worth it to be in the ring but for a moment in time.... why risk potential health problems?
I don't know if this answer will make sense, but its the truth. I fought, retired, unretired to fight some more, then reretired.
During my first go-around as a fighter, it was in the early 90's when I was in my early 20's. I was fighting at a time when Muay Thai was just barely beginning to gain a foothold here in the U.S. I was fighting against fighters from gyms that were still trying to establish themselves. Needless to say, skill level of the competition wasn't very high. I won a title and was forced into retirement because I ran out of opponents willing to fight me.
Fast forward 10 years. I was entering my 30's and I noticed that Muay Thai gyms are more "established" and the training & skill level of the fighters is better. I find myself openly wondering if my success in the early years was due to my having superior skill or the "talent pool" having inferior skills. I start taking training seriously again and get back into the ring.
Despite being in my mid-30's, I train and fight 7 more times over the next 3 years. I actually won 2 more titles, but in the process I've done some damage to my body that I will carry with me the rest of my life.
Alternatively, I could have opted to stay retired. I would continue to watch today's fighters in the ring wondering what could have been....
"Was it worth it?" you ask.
"YES!" I would do it all over again 100x out of 100. Sure, I am likely to have aches & pains for the rest of my life, but the feeling of standing in the ring and having a championship belt fastened around your waist is something that I will carry with me the rest of my life.
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^^ yeah its not the vast majority, most of them seem to like it, but i was agreeing with their lack of understanding of why wed fly there to do it.
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Originally posted by Khun Kao View PostWhile there were a lot of people who seemed to take offense to this, I totally understand this question.
This is the same thing that most Thai people ask of us "farangs" who train and fight Muay Thai..... "WHY?!?"
They don't get it. In Thailand, practicing Muay Thai is essentially a necessity! It isn't something that people do by choice. The vast majority of "nak muays" would rather not be fighters. There are a lot of them who literally HATE Muay Thai and only participate because they have no other choice.
The vast majority of people in Thailand are outright MYSTIFIED that people would train in the art of Muay Thai by CHOICE! It's a completely alien concept to them. They see us travel to Thailand to train and fight, and they're response is, "You do this voluntarily? Farang-Ba!" (crazy foreigner)
Whilst i take your point on Nak Muay in Thailand boxing because they have no choice(actually they do now, thats the reason why kids are not joining camps in the big cities and Muay Thai is dying) i dont agree that the "vast majority" would rather not be boxers,that has not been my experience over the years training in Thailand.
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LOL Khun Kao is spot on.
I think its just in the blood of westerners to be far more combative in a way we actually enjoy.
I think in the east violence happens but its not in the way it does in the west where people actually enjoy a good scrap. not sure, havent given it a lot of thought really but that strikes me as a possibility.
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I want to address these two following quotes together....
Originally posted by ricksterBut why do people do it?
...Verses any other art that has simularities.
Originally posted by 47MartialManAs I study human behavior, or its realtion with violent actions, i.e. fighting, the idea of conditioning per pounding the fists, knuckles, shin, etc., seems to be excessive and non-warranted. Especially for people with common lifestyles. And when people do it do become better fighters, what is to gain by this and how does the future hold? (Ref-Muhammad Ali health)
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Originally posted by Rickster View PostWhy would anyone do Muay Thai?
Are you in thailand and poverished so you have to train this way?
This is the same thing that most Thai people ask of us "farangs" who train and fight Muay Thai..... "WHY?!?"
They don't get it. In Thailand, practicing Muay Thai is essentially a necessity! It isn't something that people do by choice. The vast majority of "nak muays" would rather not be fighters. There are a lot of them who literally HATE Muay Thai and only participate because they have no other choice.
The vast majority of people in Thailand are outright MYSTIFIED that people would train in the art of Muay Thai by CHOICE! It's a completely alien concept to them. They see us travel to Thailand to train and fight, and they're response is, "You do this voluntarily? Farang-Ba!" (crazy foreigner)
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Originally posted by Sim Diddy View PostHi,
I am about to start Muay Thai, so I was wondering if anyone can provide me with some details on how to condition myself for this sport. For example, exercises to harden the elbows, fists, shins and knees.
Any help will be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Before I comment on the rest of the discussion this thread has "devolved" to, I'd like to address the O.P....
The only answer you need is the heavy bag. Seriously.
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