Muay Thai Boxing Camp

Like most any martial arts still studied today, is has a long-standing history behind it. Often to understand something today you must first understand where it came from and how it has evolved. Although Thai people are often known for being beautiful and peaceful people (and they are) Muay Thai is actually quite a brutal sport.

Thailand as a country has rugged terrain, so in the past when it came to battling their enemies they had to fight close range battles. They developed a strategy and art form that would give them an advantage to close hand-to-hand contact.

Long ago in the 1500's the most celebrated legend, King Naresuan made Muay Thai a mandatory part of his military training. Roughly 200 years later a famous Thai boxer warrior named Nai Khanom Tom was kidnapped and taken to Burma.

After he had been captured he made a deal with his captors that if he could take on ten of their best fighters and win, they must free him and all of his people. Using his skills as a Muay Thai fighter he defeated his enemy and returned to Thailand victorious and a true hero of his people.

Although certain aspects regarding Muay Thai have changed over the years, the main principles are still the same. Today's boxers wear gloves on their hands instead of having them wrapped in cord, and some regulations have been modified to comply with international boxing regulations, but that is about it. Tradition still holds strong for Muay Thai boxers.

Like any martial art, Muay Thai is rigorous, demanding and must be done though mastering certain techniques, skills and following the rules. It is not only a great way to learn discipline through martial art techniques but has enormous health benefits like increased strength, flexibility and cardio vascular endurance. At the Muay Thai training camp in Thailand, you will learn all this and more.

Technique and Skills: Muay Thai boxing is often referred to as the art of eight limbs, because of the fact that the fighters use their hands, elbows, feet and knees when facing an opponent. Being successful in Muay Thai really just requires that you master strength, focus and determination.

Rules: Every Muay Thai fight must begin with a dance performed by the two fighters, this dance is called wai khru and is done to show respect for their teachers and trainer.

During the fight the rules are:

==>>> No more than 5 rounds (each round in five minutes with a two minute break in between rounds)

==>>> All boxers must wear gloves weighing at least six ounces

==>>> Gloves can't be altered in anyway

==>>> Winners are decided on by knockout or by points, win the most rounds, win the fight

==>>> Boxers may only wear red or blue shorts, no shirts, no shoes allowed

==>>> Groin protection must we worn by all fighters

Whether you want to go for a day or a month, let the Muay Thai training camp in Thailand take you from being a beginner to a professional. With over 20 years experience they can prepare you your best. For more information about Muay Thai training camp, click here: muaythai-thailand.com.