bygdaug Posted August 28, 2001 Posted August 28, 2001 listen up people, hope u can gimme a hand. I am a 40 year old guy who's just going to get in to muay tai. Tell me honestly, will i be able to get it going. i have dabbled in various martial arts when i was younger, but nothing to serious. I guess that i should add that i can bench 320lbs., deadlift around 440lbs and can curl roughly 145 for reps, so i am not a slouch.I have to tell you, i really admire the style of fighting and the people that do it.
iamrushman Posted August 28, 2001 Posted August 28, 2001 welcome BYGDAUG to this forum, anthing is possible, so give it a try........good luck with your training........ rushman (karate forums sensei)3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson
thaiboxerken Posted August 28, 2001 Posted August 28, 2001 You are never too old to train in Muay Thai. It is up to your coach and you to figure out how to ease you into it.. but that's true of anyone just starting out into Muay Thai. Heck, if you are in good shape, you should be fine. Strength is a very small factor in the Muay Thai training, we don't use the power of muscle to destroy the opponent, we use the power of body mechanics. I'm sure you'll find that training in Muay Thai is very rewarding and fun. Just don't do crazy stuff like kicking wooden poles, or rolling bottles down your shin or anything like that.. try to keep it real. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts.
bygdaug Posted August 28, 2001 Author Posted August 28, 2001 ok guys, (and girls!)are you telling me that strength will not play a part in mui tai? Dont get me wrong, i really appreciate the feedback but i am curious, don't body mechanics incorporate strength? I am really looking forward to this, and sharing experiences with you, only wish i had started a about 20 yrs. ago
thaiboxerken Posted August 28, 2001 Posted August 28, 2001 Strength plays a small part. But what really gets the power into the striking is control and speed of the hips, not so much strength of muscles. Of course, the strength and power of the muscles that control the hip help. But being able to squat 600lbs or bench press 400 might help a little, but there are guys out there that aren't very strong but can kick with much power. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts.
Danny boy Posted August 28, 2001 Posted August 28, 2001 You sound pretty fit,you will find you will have to get the cardio going as MT is an aerobic sport.You may find at 40 that your injury rate maybe higher than someone in their 20's but that shouldn't be a problem unless you are competing.Your strength training will help when you do grappling and knees but speed and timing are the keys to your kicking and punching.What other martial arts have you done?
bygdaug Posted August 29, 2001 Author Posted August 29, 2001 Not a lot in the way of Martial Arts, like i said i dabbled in some when i was younger. But, i do have some exp. in Olympic wrestling ang Greco roman wres., actually i won the western canadian , that was a few years ago. But i work very hard for a living and as far as toughness goes, i'll bet i'm as tough as they come( not in the Muay Tai ring of course). I'm just looking for something to focus on, tired of working out in the gym( pumping iron). just seems to be a dead end, its not like i'm of competition material or anything, just a fairly strong man for being 40 and only 175 lbs., thanks guys for the responses, looking forward to the feedback...
Danny boy Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 You sound like you would be good at NHB ever thought of that,they have elements of Muay Thai and the submission grappling. There are some of the best fighters and gyms in this style of fighting in the US.
MuayTB1 Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 If I were you, now this is the truth, I would train but not fight. Then I will be a coach. Watching your students win makes you feel like you are winning to. You don't get physical hurt but mentaly because seeing you favorite fighter getting hurt. Then you could promote the art. "Don't think!! Feel..." -Bruce Leehttps://www.muaythaiboxing.friendpages.comThis site is dumb but I made it so it is good.
bygdaug Posted August 30, 2001 Author Posted August 30, 2001 guys, thanks for the replies.....Okay, what is NHB, is that no holds barred? hmmmm, if it is, i wish i had the time. I also have two children to support, gotta work. but just out of curiousity where would one train for that? at home? The coach thing is a very cool idea, but i'm not the kind of guy that likes to watch, i'm more of a hands on guy, i'm sure you know what i mean.By the way, anyone ever heard of the SikTai club in Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada?
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