If you are just about to choose what Martial Art and self-defense classes to train in we suggest starting with Muay Thai.
Muay Thai is a good physical and mental discipline that is why it makes it a brilliant form of self-defense.
“Muay Thai” is a combat sport of Thailand. It uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This is also known as “the art of eight limbs” because it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, shins, being associated with a good physical preparation that makes a full-contact fighter very efficient.
This video nicely describes Muay Thai techniques of fighting.
History of Muay Thai
The history of Muay Thai can be traced to the middle of the 16th century. During the battles between the Burmese of the Konbaung Dynasty and Siam, the famous fighter, Nai Khanomtom, was captured in the year 1767. The Burmese knew of his expertise in hand-to-hand combat and gave him an opportunity to fight for his freedom. Soon after winning the match, he was freed by his captors and allowed to return to Siam. He was acknowledged as a hero, and his fighting style became known as Siamese-style boxing, later to be known as Muay Thai. This fighting style was soon to be recognized as a national sport.
Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the 20th century when practitioners defeated notable practitioners of other martial arts.
It is widely practiced it US too. If you now want to start your Muay Thai training right away here in Billerica MA. Come to MK Boxing Gym and ask about “our Muay Thai classes“. The class will be focused on men and women who have little or no experience in Muay Thai.
Muay Thai classes are a good addition to kickboxing and MMA training.