Questions tagged [muay-thai]
Muay-Thai (มวยไทย), or "Thai boxing", is a martial art from Thailand. It uses stand-up striking (i.e., punches, elbows, knees, and kicks) and various clinching techniques for takedowns and close-range fighting (i.e., with elbows and knees).
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Doing MMA or a doing multiple individual martial arts, which is more effective?
I am planning on doing MMA. Previously I have done taekwondo for 2 years.
I choose MMA because I felt that taekwondo is less powerful with punches and grappling techniques, but when you do a sport ...
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Punching: Which way to Rotate Knuckles?
Why do they teach person to hit with knuckles horizontal in especially MMA and Muay Thai? It seems this can cause wrist damage, and hyperextension over the years. In Krav Maga they say to rotate ...
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Best martial art for a late bloomer
I have done "intro's" to a few martial arts when I was younger, now in mid 40's and reasonably good health. I am trying to find a martial art that would be easier for me to learn at this age (easier ...
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Using shoes while training at home
I've been training muay thai at the gym for some time, and I'd decided to also train at home. So I bought myself a punching bag and hung it in my garage.
The problem is that I have no mat, and the ...
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Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick: Using Kick Shields vs Thai Pads, different technique?
It feels like doing Muay Thai roundhouse kicks on Kickshields and Heavy Bags is different than doing on Muay Thai Pads.
Kickshields and Heavy Bags are vertical perpendicular against the body.
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Terminology: List of all boxing and muay thai technique terms with example photos
I'm looking to put together a list of all the technique terms for: boxing, muay thai. Such as the names for all the different punches, kicks, knees, elbow punches, etc...
Anyone know if there is a ...
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Two Muay Thai teachers teach different techniques. Who's right(est)?
A few years ago I practiced Muay Thai at a gym. I was there on and off for about 2.5 years. Due to a move and busy schedule *cough*lack of motivation*cough* I haven't practiced in about 2 years.
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Risk of brain damage in casual/moderate Muay Thai sparring
I have been training Muay Thai for about a year now, and am concerned about the risks I'm taking with regards to brain damage. I spar about once a week, and I really don't get hit that often or hard ...
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Mouthguard for sparring with extra special gag reflex
I've just started sparring in muay thai, and yesterday nearly had a lower tooth make a break for it (yay for permanent retainers!). I have a boil-and-bite mouth guard, but I also have the world's most ...
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Will training Muay Thai affect my BJJ skills?
I want to become a well-rounded martial artist.
I used to train Muay Thai when I was a kid. But 3 years ago I quit and focused on BJJ & grappling. I would really love to combine BJJ with Muay ...
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How to wash leather shin guard?
After more than a year and half of use my shin guard are becoming smelly.
I let them dry out and never keep them in my bag but now they begin to stink.
I can't put them on the wash machine as they ...
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Why don't Muay Thai fighters bounce like Karate fighters?
Why don't Muay Thai fighters bounce like Karate fighters, with their leg forward? In Karate they teach that gives energy with the bounce. Just curious, not sure what is the best way. It seems Muay ...
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Muay Thai Stance Footwork: Slide Step vs March Step
I noticed that the footwork is more Step and Slide in MMA, Western Muay Thai, and Kickboxing. However in Muay Thai Traditional, its more step step and march march (no sliding in Traditional). Rather ...
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Punching with knuckles first correctly
It seems like when I punch and need to punch with knuckles first, I have to angle down, otherwise, it hits the bottom of fingers first and not the knuckles, when practicing against heavy bag.
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How much should the torso and shoulders rotate when throwing a powerful cross in Muay Thai?
When throwing a cross to the opponent to strike with maximum power I understand that the whole body must work in supporting the hand/elbow/shoulder and torso to move behind the punch as much as ...
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How do I set up a sliding/hopping power sidekick?
How do I set up a sliding/hopping power sidekick?
In 2 and 1 videos, you can see Scott Adkins demonstrate the sliding/hopping power sidekick. I have been trying to do this, but every time I do it, my ...
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Which of these 2 shuffle roundhouse kicks is preferrable?
My lifestyle these days don't allow me to train in a club, but I do try to recall drills from college kickboxing class. I recall 2 ways of doing the shuffle roundhouse. I'm trying to choose the ...
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Which Muscles are Flexed in a Punch?
In boxing, I learned to relax your muscles, Learning to keep muscles loose, helps with speed and quickness. At the very end, clench and tense your fist before moment of impact.
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Boxing: Short Range Jab
When doing a close range jab, someone mentioned to keep your elbow more horizontal as it allows you to bend your elbow further back. Is it proper to do a short range jab like this? I usually keep it ...
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Possible explanations for contradictory facts on headgear and brain damage?
We have two scientifically proven facts that seem to contradict:
Amateur bouts (where they wear headgear) have fewer knockouts than professional bouts (where they don't wear headgear)
Amateur bouts ...
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