Spacecowgirl Posted November 28, 2003 Posted November 28, 2003 Hey everyone I've decided I want to take up a martial art and the one that I feel drawn to most is Muay Thai. I have found a club in my area that does Muay Thai mixed classes. The trouble is people keep saying things to me, like "Oh I wouldn't do that, it's too violent, especially for a girl" So, I wanna know, is it really as bad as people say? and do you think it's suitable for a 5'5'', 112lb female? Thanx
ninjanurse Posted November 28, 2003 Posted November 28, 2003 Absolutely suitable for a girl!!! While it can be painful, the training is intense. Don't be discouraged by what other people say. I would talk to some ladies that take MT and get first hand info. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/
stl_karateka Posted November 28, 2003 Posted November 28, 2003 Absolutely suitable for a girl!!! While it can be painful, the training is intense. Don't be discouraged by what other people say. I would talk to some ladies that take MT and get first hand info. ditto! Don't let people put your abilities in a box cause of your gender What drew you to MT anyway? KarateForums.com Sempai
Spacecowgirl Posted November 28, 2003 Author Posted November 28, 2003 I kinda liked the fact you could use your elbows and knee's. I think it would toughen me up, which is what I need.
Pacificshore Posted November 28, 2003 Posted November 28, 2003 I say go for it Spacecowgirl . Who cares what others say....do what you feel is right for you, whether it's MT, Kung-Fu, TKD, Karate..........and the list goes on and on . Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
aefibird Posted November 29, 2003 Posted November 29, 2003 Go for it! You have to do something that YOU want to do, not what other people think you ought to do. I'm sure you'll enjoy Muay Thai - don't let others put you off. Just because you're female doesn't mean you can't train in Martial Arts and be as good as (or even better!) than men. When I was younger I always wanted to do martial arts, but my parents wouldn't let me, even though my dad and my brother have both trained in judo. Their sole reason for why I couldn't do MA was simply because I'm female. Well, after I left home I joined a karate dojo and I can now give the blokes in my dojo (some of whom are big, strapping rugby players) a good fight, and come out on top most of the time too! Good luck with your training, Spacecowgirl. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
Bart the Lover Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 Spacecowgirl: It wouldn't matter if you were five foot nothing and ninety pounds. Muay Thai is an excellent art, full stop. I don't mean that your size (in itself) won't affect the outcome of a physical confrontation. I mean that Muay Thai will help you achieve the best that you can do, within your personal limits. Don't be depressed by that caveat: your limits will be (if you are willing to work very hard) far higher than you thought possible. You wrote:The trouble is people keep saying things to me, like "Oh I wouldn't do that, it's too violent, especially for a girl" Sigh. The only questions you need ask yourself are: Am I too small/light to be attacked? Will being female prevent an attack? No. Unfortunately, some people still feel threatened by the idea that a woman or a girl may enjoy a contact sport. Ignore them. Go for it! Good luck. Regards, Bart the Lover
three60roundhouse Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 Muay Thai is great for a smaller person because it teaches you to generate the most power possible for your frame with its emphasis on proper technique. A few months after my TKD instructor started training in Muay Thai, he asked me to stop by and try a class or two - the teacher is from Thailand and is in his 60's. He is about 5'4 and weighs maybe 130 pounds. The man has the hardest round kicks I have ever seen - he was teaching a handful of skilled martial artists and bodybuilders and he could hit harder than all of them! 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt!
Practice is the key _ Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Wow am from thailand but I'd not have the chance to do Muay thai maybe i should try a few. Somone love oneSomone love twoI love one That one is myself just have been turn down....
Guy_Mendiola Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Muay Thai is great for a smaller person because it teaches you to generate the most power possible for your frame with its emphasis on proper technique. A few months after my TKD instructor started training in Muay Thai, he asked me to stop by and try a class or two - the teacher is from Thailand and is in his 60's. He is about 5'4 and weighs maybe 130 pounds. The man has the hardest round kicks I have ever seen - he was teaching a handful of skilled martial artists and bodybuilders and he could hit harder than all of them!Yeah, because with the speed of his kicks in TKD and the power of his kick in Muay Thai, It is a devastating combination.
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