Do you know about any combat sport that makes use of the entire body parts? Maybe your answer will be no and this blog might be very useful for you in getting an answer for this question. Muay Thai is a one sport in which entire body parts are used to attack the opponent. This sport is also popular with the name of “the Art of Eight Limbs” and this is due to that it is characterized by the use of both fists, elbows, shins and knees. It is the national sport of Thailand from where it is originated.
The sport got the major boost in the early twentieth century when the practitioners of this sport defeated practitioners of other notable sports such as mixed martial arts (MMA). If you have a liking towards this sport and want to learn it, then you need to join a training school offering training in this sport. Before joining any training center, do some good research about the same. Try to find out the experience of the instructors and what styles are covered in their training program?
The first thing you have to work on is body conditioning and for that you have to go through training regimens such as body weight resistance exercises, rope jumping, running, weight training, abdominal exercises and others. The training regime of this sport is bit difficult than other sports so you need to be strong enough both mentally and physically.
Next, comes the job of buying Muay Thai gear and your coach is the best person who can give you some advice on this as he/she knows your capabilities. You can go by your coach's suggestion and make your purchase of the equipment accordingly.
The first thing you have to work on is body conditioning and for that you have to go through training regimens such as body weight resistance exercises, rope jumping, running, weight training, abdominal exercises and others. The training regime of this sport is bit difficult than other sports so you need to be strong enough both mentally and physically.
Next, comes the job of buying Muay Thai gear and your coach is the best person who can give you some advice on this as he/she knows your capabilities. You can go by your coach's suggestion and make your purchase of the equipment accordingly.