New to Muay Thai

[StoneSkin]

Hello, Ive recently started practicing Muay Thai. Just simple basic moves from books,the net etc.

 

I had a few Questions.

 

1. I live in Manitoba Canada Ive been tryign to find a club where I can practice ive had no success. Anyone from MB here?

 

2. Im right handed or right sides which ever. Should I train to use both sides 50/50 equally good ? Or Should I go with 30% left and a 70% right ?

 

3. Is kicking high as in like head shots important? I am flexible enough to kick that high but feel awkward, with less control and intensity. Should I just kick as high as the lower ribs and Use my fists for higher blows ?

 

4. I have a heavy bag and use that often should I use the rolling pin method to help damage the nerves ? I know some say that this will cause more problems later in life but does it actually effect you that bad to have few nerves in your shins ?

 

thank you.

[mtmaniac]

I'm not from Canada but you should do a search on Mike Miles.

 

I know he runs a couple of gyms over there but I'm not too sure about their wherabouts.

[Ninja Kl0wn]

2. Im right handed or right sides which ever. Should I train to use both sides 50/50 equally good ? Or Should I go with 30% left and a 70% right ?

 

While that is really a personal choice, I would recommend training an orthodox lead. If, after you have all the "moves" down to proficiency, then switch lead if you feel you need to train like that just for the sake of ambidexterity.

3. Is kicking high as in like head shots important? I am flexible enough to kick that high but feel awkward, with less control and intensity. Should I just kick as high as the lower ribs and Use my fists for higher blows ?

 

That's the point of training. When you first start working on anything it feels awkward, out of control, and weak.

 

I would recommend training the high kicks, as they are a good finisher. That stated, don't go throwing high kicks at the beginning of a fight.

4. I have a heavy bag and use that often should I use the rolling pin method to help damage the nerves ? I know some say that this will cause more problems later in life but does it actually effect you that bad to have few nerves in your shins ?

 

The rolling pin is not necessary.

[Blammo]

Bags, pads, people: Kick those things. Why? Because they're softer than your shin bone and won't damage it, but will still numb the pain effectively.

 

Pins, trees, "tapping" your leg with little sticks: It's just not the way it's meant to be done. Your shin secretely cries.

 

Your heavy bag will become your best friend for a while. Good luck on finding a gym.

[Fenris-wolf]

Bags, pads, people: Kick those things. Why? Because they're softer than your shin bone and won't damage it, but will still numb the pain effectively.

 

Pins, trees, "tapping" your leg with little sticks: It's just not the way it's meant to be done. Your shin secretely cries.

 

:lol: Well put, Blammo!

[MMouse]

I am in Manitoba. I sent you a pm. Get back to me.

[AndrewGreen]

Where in Manitoba are you?

[granmasterchen]

the more practice you have the more comfortable with higher kicks will become,

 

i recommend practice your right and left sides equally, you may even want to do more with your weak side to try and make it stronger to compete with your right

 

i will not say what to do with your shins, that is a personal choice, i have lost alot of nerve feeling in my shins, yet for years it hurt.....plus i don't know what will happen to me later in life, so the choice is yours,

 

practice low kicks,they are quicker, do kicks to the thigh, work your knees, elbows, and head butts too