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Essay on Muay Thai, need help!
Hey, im writing a report on Muay Thai but i think its shit and i have 1 day till its due in. Can you guys help me out, it needs to be 3000 words, so far its ~2000. Can you give me some ideas and tell me what parts i should remove/add fix. Thanks
HISTORY:
Muay Thai originated in the Medieval Ages. Thai tribes began emigrating from Southern China to down south and encountered resistance from the Burmese and other local tribes along the way. Threw this period countless battles had been fought and many lives were lost. During this era, fights involved swords, bows and arrows and pikes. However, during hand-to-hand combat weapons were not efficient; this introduced the use of the body’s limbs to attack the opponent including arms, elbows, legs, knees as weapons. History has it that this method of fighting was extremely powerful, and so began the art form known as Muay Thai.
Once the Thai people had taken control of the land (then known as Siam) and built cities, there was an important need for an army to defend the country. All soldiers were forced to learn Muay Thai along with weapons used in long distance combat. This developed into a form of self defence as well as a pre-requisite for enlisting in the Thai army.
During the Ayudhya Period constant fighting was taking place against neighbouring countries including Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma. While under King Naresuan (1560 A.D.) reign, ever soldier had to be trained in Muay Thai including the King himself. During a battle between Burma and Siam, the king was captured. The Burmese people knew he had a reputation as one of the best unarmed fighters, and gave the king the opportunity to fight Burma’s best for his freedom. King Naresuan dominated the Burmese fighter and when he returned to Siam was hailed a hero, which then turned Muay Thai into the national sport it is today. Muay Thai was to develop further while under another king – King Sri San Petch, known also as the Tiger King. His love for Muay Thai was so special that he fought undercover in village contests and temples, beating local cham pions and building a huge reputation for his fighting skills.
Ayudhya fell in 1767 A.D., a large number of Thai became prisoners of war. In 1774 a well known fighter named Nai Khanomtom was captured as well as many other Thai prisoners. Nai Khanomtom was taken to Rangoon, Burma, where Mangra, the King of Burma was curious to see how various fighting styles would compare against each other. Nai Khanomtom was chosen to fight against the champion of Burma. Nai Khanomtom did a pre-fight dance called Wai Kru, which confused the Burmese on lookers. The fight took place and Nai Khanomtom charged out and unleashed blow after blow using elbows, knees and fists knocking the Burmese champion out in seconds. The Burmese people believed the pre-fight dance Nai Khanomtom did had distracted the Burmese champion, so the knockout was recorded as invalid. The Burmese King then asked Nai Khanomtom to fight another nine Burmese champions to prove himself. Nai Khanomtom destroyed all the opponents put against him and received the Burmese Kings respect "Every part of the Thai is blessed with venom. Even with his bare hands, he can defeat nine or ten opponents. As his lord master was incompetent, the country was lost to the enemy. If his lord were any good, there was no way the City of Ayutthaya would fall.” The Burmese King offered freedom along with either riches, or two beautiful Burmese wives. Nai Khanomtom chose the wives and said money was easier to come by, he then departed with his wives in tow for Siam.
King Rama VII was in charge of Thailand during the Revolutionary Period. Boxing stadiums were established all over Bangkok and neighbouring provinces under his rule. The stadiums slowly disappeared in 1942 during World War II. After the war, numerous boxing stadiums were built again, and skilled fighters from all around Thailand flocked to Bangkok to take part in tournaments. Rules were set and regular bouts were set at 5 rounds of 3 minutes each with a two-minute interval between rounds.
TRAINING CAMPS/CONDITIONING
The training regime for Muay Thai is similar to that practiced by Western boxers. Training includes shadow-boxing, running, heavy bag work, and skipping. Thick pads, called “Thai pads” are also used in drills; the pads are worn on the trainers form arms and take repeated kicks and punches. The trainer may also hold the pad to receive elbows, knees and kicks. The round house kick for which Muay Thai is renowned is delivered with the shin, and it is quite common for up and coming boxers to kick trees and other hard objects to condition there shins.
Muay Thai is an extremely dangerous sport, due to this full-power sparring is not usually done while training. You will however see Thai boxers punching with normal boxing gloves during a sparring session. A technique called “clenching” is also practiced, during the stand up clench the boxers aim to land knee strikes to the opponent.
Children will begin to join Muay Thai training camps at the age of six or seven. Each child will be involved in a plan to one day be the national champion while still in their teenage years. The prize money of winning a fight will be shared among the training camp, and the fighter’s family. It is extremely rare to see a top class Thai boxer still fighting in his 30’s, most reach there prime in their twenties with at least 100-150 fights under their belt.
HOW TO DO IT 8 LIMBS ETC
When teaching Muay Thai the most important step after you are in good physical shape is defence, also known as “guard”. Feet should be spread apart much like a boxers, with the front foot pointing towards your target, and back foot slightly pointed out. Arms should be help up high, with your left fist (if you are right handed) in front of your left eye brow and elbows tucked in to your side. Your right arm should also be up with your elbow tucked in, this is to protect your abdomen and head from punches and kicks. This setup position should be comfortable with no strain on any body parts. INSERT PICTURE OF STANDUP POSITION
Punches in Muay Thai are very similar to boxing. The straight punch is done with the rear hand, and is delivered at the chin or solar plexus. The jab is used as a defensive punch and is done with the lead hand; its purpose is to find the range of your opponent and as a distracter for your rear hand. The hook is delivered usually with the rear hand is aimed at the temple and chin. The uppercut is a punch made famous by Street fighter character “Ryu”, it is used when the opponent is close and delivered to the chin or solar plexus.
Elbows are used to cut or even knock out the opponent. While in the guard setup, a quick round sweeping motion with the elbow should just scrap the opponent, the strike should be the shortest distance to the opponents head. Fists should not be clenched. Good technique uses the combination of delicacy and force.
The knee is used to target the abdomen instead of punching. The knee carries a lot more force when done correctly, and can break ribs when done properly. The knee should be thrown straight up with the fighter’s foot pointing upwards. When in the clinch, knees are extremely important, it is best to practice on a boxing bag.
There are two forms of kicks in Muay Thai. The first is the roundhouse kick, which is done using the rear leg and can be aimed at 3 regions. The first is the upper thigh, calf and knee, the second is the abdomen, and the third is the head and neck. This kick is done by twisting the hips and feet simultaneously with the leg. The second type of kick is a defensive kick called “The Teep”. It is used as like a jab but with the either legs, after this kick the fighter will usually throw a combination of punches or elbows to the opponent. A final thought when thinking about the technique involved in Muay Thai is 'Kick loses to punch, punch loses to knee, knee loses to elbow, elbow loses to kick' which aims to say that one must practice all forms of attack and defense if he/she is to be successful.
RULES
Muay Thai is fought in five three-minute rounds with two-minute breaks in between. Headgear is now allowed to be worn in pro fights. A few things are mandatory including groin cups, mouth piece, hand wraps and fighting gloves. No other pads may be worn in the pro division. Kicks to the knee caps or groin of the opponent are not allowed. Elbow strikes are allowed, but only if both fighters agree before a fight. A flash knockdown occurs when a fighter is knocked to the ground but stands up within a few seconds, this is not recorded as a “knockdown” however. Direct kicks to the front of fighter’s legs are not permitted. Fighters must wear only trunks (red or blue according to their corners) which appropriately fit their bodies. In Muay Thai tournaments we have 19 divisions of the classification weight.
A match is decided by a knockout or by points. Three judges decide who carries the round and the one who wins the most rounds, win the fight. The referee plays a very important role, since boxers’ safety depends on his decision.
A dance called the “Wai Khru” is performed before each fight; this ritual pays respect to his majesty the king, Muay Thai as a sport, the founder of the Muay Thai, and to their parents and ancestors. Another positive of the dance is it is a good warm-up exercise. Boxers will also wear a head which is called a “mongkhol”, this is believed to instil luck on the fighter wearing it since it has been blessed by either a monk or the boxers own teacher. Buddhism plays a large role in the life of Thais, the headband is both lucky and a spiritual object. The “mongkhol” will be removed after the Wai Khru dance by the fighter’s trainer. Fighters may also choose to wear armbands; these are believed to offer protection and are removed after the fight.
Another important event is the band section, which comprises a Javanese clarinet, drums and cymbals. The band will play music from the beginning till the end. The tempo of the music will change as the action in the ring increases. Musicians involved in the band are usually older members of society who have witnessed a lot of fights. The fight is also used by fighters as fuel, and helps get each fighter into a rhythm.
HISTORY:
Muay Thai originated in the Medieval Ages. Thai tribes began emigrating from Southern China to down south and encountered resistance from the Burmese and other local tribes along the way. Threw this period countless battles had been fought and many lives were lost. During this era, fights involved swords, bows and arrows and pikes. However, during hand-to-hand combat weapons were not efficient; this introduced the use of the body’s limbs to attack the opponent including arms, elbows, legs, knees as weapons. History has it that this method of fighting was extremely powerful, and so began the art form known as Muay Thai.
Once the Thai people had taken control of the land (then known as Siam) and built cities, there was an important need for an army to defend the country. All soldiers were forced to learn Muay Thai along with weapons used in long distance combat. This developed into a form of self defence as well as a pre-requisite for enlisting in the Thai army.
During the Ayudhya Period constant fighting was taking place against neighbouring countries including Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma. While under King Naresuan (1560 A.D.) reign, ever soldier had to be trained in Muay Thai including the King himself. During a battle between Burma and Siam, the king was captured. The Burmese people knew he had a reputation as one of the best unarmed fighters, and gave the king the opportunity to fight Burma’s best for his freedom. King Naresuan dominated the Burmese fighter and when he returned to Siam was hailed a hero, which then turned Muay Thai into the national sport it is today. Muay Thai was to develop further while under another king – King Sri San Petch, known also as the Tiger King. His love for Muay Thai was so special that he fought undercover in village contests and temples, beating local cham pions and building a huge reputation for his fighting skills.
Ayudhya fell in 1767 A.D., a large number of Thai became prisoners of war. In 1774 a well known fighter named Nai Khanomtom was captured as well as many other Thai prisoners. Nai Khanomtom was taken to Rangoon, Burma, where Mangra, the King of Burma was curious to see how various fighting styles would compare against each other. Nai Khanomtom was chosen to fight against the champion of Burma. Nai Khanomtom did a pre-fight dance called Wai Kru, which confused the Burmese on lookers. The fight took place and Nai Khanomtom charged out and unleashed blow after blow using elbows, knees and fists knocking the Burmese champion out in seconds. The Burmese people believed the pre-fight dance Nai Khanomtom did had distracted the Burmese champion, so the knockout was recorded as invalid. The Burmese King then asked Nai Khanomtom to fight another nine Burmese champions to prove himself. Nai Khanomtom destroyed all the opponents put against him and received the Burmese Kings respect "Every part of the Thai is blessed with venom. Even with his bare hands, he can defeat nine or ten opponents. As his lord master was incompetent, the country was lost to the enemy. If his lord were any good, there was no way the City of Ayutthaya would fall.” The Burmese King offered freedom along with either riches, or two beautiful Burmese wives. Nai Khanomtom chose the wives and said money was easier to come by, he then departed with his wives in tow for Siam.
King Rama VII was in charge of Thailand during the Revolutionary Period. Boxing stadiums were established all over Bangkok and neighbouring provinces under his rule. The stadiums slowly disappeared in 1942 during World War II. After the war, numerous boxing stadiums were built again, and skilled fighters from all around Thailand flocked to Bangkok to take part in tournaments. Rules were set and regular bouts were set at 5 rounds of 3 minutes each with a two-minute interval between rounds.
TRAINING CAMPS/CONDITIONING
The training regime for Muay Thai is similar to that practiced by Western boxers. Training includes shadow-boxing, running, heavy bag work, and skipping. Thick pads, called “Thai pads” are also used in drills; the pads are worn on the trainers form arms and take repeated kicks and punches. The trainer may also hold the pad to receive elbows, knees and kicks. The round house kick for which Muay Thai is renowned is delivered with the shin, and it is quite common for up and coming boxers to kick trees and other hard objects to condition there shins.
Muay Thai is an extremely dangerous sport, due to this full-power sparring is not usually done while training. You will however see Thai boxers punching with normal boxing gloves during a sparring session. A technique called “clenching” is also practiced, during the stand up clench the boxers aim to land knee strikes to the opponent.
Children will begin to join Muay Thai training camps at the age of six or seven. Each child will be involved in a plan to one day be the national champion while still in their teenage years. The prize money of winning a fight will be shared among the training camp, and the fighter’s family. It is extremely rare to see a top class Thai boxer still fighting in his 30’s, most reach there prime in their twenties with at least 100-150 fights under their belt.
HOW TO DO IT 8 LIMBS ETC
When teaching Muay Thai the most important step after you are in good physical shape is defence, also known as “guard”. Feet should be spread apart much like a boxers, with the front foot pointing towards your target, and back foot slightly pointed out. Arms should be help up high, with your left fist (if you are right handed) in front of your left eye brow and elbows tucked in to your side. Your right arm should also be up with your elbow tucked in, this is to protect your abdomen and head from punches and kicks. This setup position should be comfortable with no strain on any body parts. INSERT PICTURE OF STANDUP POSITION
Punches in Muay Thai are very similar to boxing. The straight punch is done with the rear hand, and is delivered at the chin or solar plexus. The jab is used as a defensive punch and is done with the lead hand; its purpose is to find the range of your opponent and as a distracter for your rear hand. The hook is delivered usually with the rear hand is aimed at the temple and chin. The uppercut is a punch made famous by Street fighter character “Ryu”, it is used when the opponent is close and delivered to the chin or solar plexus.
Elbows are used to cut or even knock out the opponent. While in the guard setup, a quick round sweeping motion with the elbow should just scrap the opponent, the strike should be the shortest distance to the opponents head. Fists should not be clenched. Good technique uses the combination of delicacy and force.
The knee is used to target the abdomen instead of punching. The knee carries a lot more force when done correctly, and can break ribs when done properly. The knee should be thrown straight up with the fighter’s foot pointing upwards. When in the clinch, knees are extremely important, it is best to practice on a boxing bag.
There are two forms of kicks in Muay Thai. The first is the roundhouse kick, which is done using the rear leg and can be aimed at 3 regions. The first is the upper thigh, calf and knee, the second is the abdomen, and the third is the head and neck. This kick is done by twisting the hips and feet simultaneously with the leg. The second type of kick is a defensive kick called “The Teep”. It is used as like a jab but with the either legs, after this kick the fighter will usually throw a combination of punches or elbows to the opponent. A final thought when thinking about the technique involved in Muay Thai is 'Kick loses to punch, punch loses to knee, knee loses to elbow, elbow loses to kick' which aims to say that one must practice all forms of attack and defense if he/she is to be successful.
RULES
Muay Thai is fought in five three-minute rounds with two-minute breaks in between. Headgear is now allowed to be worn in pro fights. A few things are mandatory including groin cups, mouth piece, hand wraps and fighting gloves. No other pads may be worn in the pro division. Kicks to the knee caps or groin of the opponent are not allowed. Elbow strikes are allowed, but only if both fighters agree before a fight. A flash knockdown occurs when a fighter is knocked to the ground but stands up within a few seconds, this is not recorded as a “knockdown” however. Direct kicks to the front of fighter’s legs are not permitted. Fighters must wear only trunks (red or blue according to their corners) which appropriately fit their bodies. In Muay Thai tournaments we have 19 divisions of the classification weight.
A match is decided by a knockout or by points. Three judges decide who carries the round and the one who wins the most rounds, win the fight. The referee plays a very important role, since boxers’ safety depends on his decision.
A dance called the “Wai Khru” is performed before each fight; this ritual pays respect to his majesty the king, Muay Thai as a sport, the founder of the Muay Thai, and to their parents and ancestors. Another positive of the dance is it is a good warm-up exercise. Boxers will also wear a head which is called a “mongkhol”, this is believed to instil luck on the fighter wearing it since it has been blessed by either a monk or the boxers own teacher. Buddhism plays a large role in the life of Thais, the headband is both lucky and a spiritual object. The “mongkhol” will be removed after the Wai Khru dance by the fighter’s trainer. Fighters may also choose to wear armbands; these are believed to offer protection and are removed after the fight.
Another important event is the band section, which comprises a Javanese clarinet, drums and cymbals. The band will play music from the beginning till the end. The tempo of the music will change as the action in the ring increases. Musicians involved in the band are usually older members of society who have witnessed a lot of fights. The fight is also used by fighters as fuel, and helps get each fighter into a rhythm.
Here it is, you can critique but i don't have that long to fix major shit... Its due in tomorrow 
Im also doing a 10 minute talk with powerpoint so i have to do that next 
This is my first year.
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