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11-02-2009, 10:25 PM
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Boxing or Muay Thai?
Which is better to learn?
I ask because I like both and am currently taking Muay Thai and I'm not too into it and like to take up Boxing instead, however I don't know which is better.
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11-02-2009, 10:27 PM
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There isn't really one that's better than the other.
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11-02-2009, 10:33 PM
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BTW, how would a normal Muay Thai class be taught?
Mine starts of with
300 jumping jacks
4 sets of 25 push-ups
4 sets of 100 crunches
Running around the gym for 10 minutes
Pair up with someone and hit pads or heavy bag
Sparring
All in that order from 8pm-10pm
Not sure if that's how every other Muay Thai gym trains
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11-02-2009, 10:43 PM
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why dont you like muay thai?
boxing is great. I love it but in the beginning it is really taxing on your body if your not in great shape. I personally think boxing is better than muay thai just because i love the sweet science of boxing but for some people it might be different.
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11-03-2009, 12:52 AM
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No Martial Art is better than any other it all comes done to the fighter not the style.
Personally i would pick Boxing if the intent of your training is self defence. If the intent of your training is MMA i would say MT. But again that's just me personally.
I think at the end of the day to be a dominate fighter in a style you have to enjoy it if you don't like MT it wont matter how many years you train for you will always be shit at it choose a style that you enjoy and you will thrive as a fighter.
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11-03-2009, 01:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by random shot:
No Martial Art is better than any other it all comes done to the fighter not the style.
Personally i would pick Boxing if the intent of your training is self defence. If the intent of your training is MMA i would say MT. But again that's just me personally.
I think at the end of the day to be a dominate fighter in a style you have to enjoy it if you don't like MT it wont matter how many years you train for you will always be shit at it choose a style that you enjoy and you will thrive as a fighter.
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nope.
EDIT: to the tc, i would go with boxing for street use. stalking around kicking at some guy's legs doesn't really work the same way it does in the ring, while boxing will help you end the fight quickly (not that muay thai wouldn't), it will help you avoid the most damage, and it affords you the most chance at getting out of there if things get too bad.
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11-03-2009, 01:45 AM
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boxing... because that kicking shit is cheating
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11-03-2009, 02:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shark Week
nope.
EDIT: to the tc, i would go with boxing for street use. stalking around kicking at some guy's legs doesn't really work the same way it does in the ring, while boxing will help you end the fight quickly (not that muay thai wouldn't), it will help you avoid the most damage, and it affords you the most chance at getting out of there if things get too bad.
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MT is hugely dependent on knees, elbows and clinch fighting which you could use to obliterate some bum on the street without too much problems.
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11-03-2009, 03:21 AM
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I would think one could get more from Muay Thai, because it utilizes knees, kicks, elbows, tie-ups etc..giving you more tools to work with. For self defense/street encounters I'd have to give it the slight edge because of all the offensive tools it gives you (attacker grabs you, you clinch and knee) (attacker gets close you forarm smash his face). For mma it's without a doubt the best in my opinion.
However if your just training in an art to keep busy, of course participate in the one which seems to give you the most enjoyment.
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11-03-2009, 03:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Kless
I would think one could get more from Muay Thai, because it utilizes knees, kicks, elbows, tie-ups etc..giving you more tools to work with. For self defense/street encounters I'd have to give it the slight edge because of all the offensive tools it gives you (attacker grabs you, you clinch and knee) (attacker gets close you forarm smash his face). For mma it's without a doubt the best in my opinion.
However if your just training in an art to keep busy, of course participate in the one which seems to give you the most enjoyment.
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Very well said. I have never been a fan of boxing but I really would love to learn it. I study Muay Thai because as stated before it gives you knees kicks elbows. It is a matter of choice really. You have to decide for yourself
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