ahultqui Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I was just wondering what everybodys feelings on Muai Thay ? I have been speaking to a friend about it, and in terms of self defence it sounds like the ultimate option, this may just be my thinking, but its mainly because I am as I said in my last topic, completly new to the scene, and therefore I dont quite know everything :\ Any opinions ? One does evil if one does nothing at all.http://www.shaolin.co.zahttp://www.aftermatch.net (Personal)
delta1 Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 ...Muai Thay ? I have been speaking to a friend about it, and in terms of self defence it sounds like the ultimate option, ...Any opinions ? The longer you are in the martial arts, the more 'ultimate options' you will come across. There are a lot of good systems out there, and they all have something to offer. But, if there was one ultimate option, it would soon dominate all others in all areas- sport, self defense, self developement, health, ... . And even if it was only the ultimate option for one class, it would at least dominate that class. This is obviously not the case. Style is important, but not as important as the stylist, and the only secret to success in the martial arts is hard work. In my opinion, you should look for a good style that offeres what you want, and that suits you. Fit the style to yourself, not yourself to the style. Work hard and get your basics down cold. Then later, after you have some experience and understanding, start working with other stylists both to test your understanding of your art and to pick up techniques and tactics from them. But, wherever you go and whatever you do, allways bring it back to your base. Look for how your base handles anything you run across that gives you trouble. Your base style will usually have an answer, but you may have to really dig for it. Moves or techniques that you may want to add to your arsenal should be adapted to fit into and work with your base. But don't waste your time and energy looking for that ultimate style. It exists only in the adds in the martial arts magazines- and the only technique they have that works is the mind game that gets you to open your check book. Edit: just for the record, if you decide that Muay Thai is the way you want to go, it is an excellent style for both sport and self defense. But it is far from the ultimate- about as far as everything else. All that matters is if it is the ultimate for you. Freedom isn't free!
Thuggish Posted May 15, 2004 Posted May 15, 2004 people call it the ultimate style (for standup/striking anyway) because it is so very brutal and so very effective and practical. in general (thats my disclaimer) MT guys can most likely kick the other guys' *, and theres no two ways about it. one cant find harder hitting blows than in muay thai (proper spelling by the way), and as good as a fancy kung fu guy may be, the simple buff-* powerful thai boxer can probably demolish him a broken arm throws no punches
ahultqui Posted May 15, 2004 Author Posted May 15, 2004 Yup Well I am starting my first lesson at the beginning of june, signed up for a month just to see what its like and well we shall have to take it from there, the guy who will be teaching me seems nice enough ! Will let you all know how it goes. BTW: just for sheer bordems sake, heres a link the the place/guy who I will be learning from. http://www.shaolin.co.za/randburg.html One does evil if one does nothing at all.http://www.shaolin.co.zahttp://www.aftermatch.net (Personal)
delta1 Posted May 15, 2004 Posted May 15, 2004 ahultqui, looks like a good school. Good luck. Thuggish, ever hear the saying that opinions are like backside orifices? Starts with, we all have one, and ... Freedom isn't free!
Guy_Mendiola Posted May 16, 2004 Posted May 16, 2004 Yeah, Muay Thai is the best art for striking and some people but majority refer it to Kickboxing but there's a huge diffrence between these two arts.
Thuggish Posted May 16, 2004 Posted May 16, 2004 its not just my opinion, its the way of things. i included my disclaimer of 'in general' so theres always the exception- but look at the facts, thats what i do. a broken arm throws no punches
ahultqui Posted May 16, 2004 Author Posted May 16, 2004 Yup. I have been noticing in my reading and research alot of things about muai thai, anyway, I will go to my first class, and see what happens, basically the instructor,(when I spoke to him on the phone) said they teach a wide variety of styles, and therefore I would be able to select what I am interested, that is of course assuming the following. 1. I actually get into MA properly. 2. Well yes Anyway time to go get something to eat ! One does evil if one does nothing at all.http://www.shaolin.co.zahttp://www.aftermatch.net (Personal)
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