Muay Thai Camp In Thailand

Must Thai boxing is much different than the boxing you might be familiar with, from the US. Muay Thai boxers are not limited to just their hands like US boxers, they not only use their hands but elbows, and knees as well, and it can often be quite brutal.

Like any martial art it requires discipline and there a special techniques to Muay Thai boxing, all of which you will learn by attending a Muay Thai Camp in Thailand.

===>>> Stance - If you see a Muay Thai boxer's stance you might notice it's quite wide comparatively. One reason for this is in Muay Thai boxing you face your competitor straight on with your feet in a line. This is a great strategy both offensively and defensively since kicks are allowed.

===>>> Hands - hands are normally placed up high to protect the face and jaw from incoming punches and kicks. Elbows should be kept low and close to body as much as possible.

===>>> Punches - there are three different main types of punches that are used in Muay Thai, straight punches, hooks and upper cuts. All punches actually get most of their power not from your arms but your legs. You must learn how to shift your weight and use it as an advantage when punching. The hardest thing is to remember what both hands are doing at the same time, as one had is punching the other hand must be up and ready to protect you.

===>>> Knees and Kicks - knees and kicks contain explosive power and can cause devastating blows to your opponent. You must have a solid stance and really know how to use your hips for these moves to be effective.

Although some rules have been modified over the years to fit in with international regulations, many of the basic concepts of Muay Thai boxing are as ancient as the martial art form from which it comes. The best way to really learn how to compete in Muay Thai boxing is to go to a muay thai training camp in thailand. Muay Thai boxing is a mix of respecting tradition and performance in the ring.

Pre Competition Tradition - there are two traditions that take place before a fight begins. One is that boxers wear a sacred cloth called a Mogkol on their heads. This sacred cloth must be worn before the fight and be removed before the fight starts. Both competitors must also perform a dance before the competition starts, known as the wai khru dance. Both traditions are to show respect to their teachers and trainers.

Rules and Regulations of the Competition:

. There are up to 5 rounds, never more
· Each round is three minutes in duration and there is a two-minute break between rounds
· Each round each boxer can earn points. The boxer with the most points win, or an automatic wins goes to the boxer than can knockout his or her opponent
· All boxers must wear weighted gloves
· Gloves must weigh at least six ounces
· Boxers can only wear either red or blue shorts
· No shirts or shoes are to ever be worn during competition
· Both boxers must wear groin protection

The stadium hosting the event must provide all equipment. This includes boxing gloves, tape, groin protection, stopwatches, water, signal gong and bells.

The Muay Thai camp in Thailand is dedicated to teaching anyone that wants to learn regardless for age, sex or experience. If you think you have what it takes to master this special skill, click here to get started: muaythai-thailand.com