Muay Thai

An Introduction To Muay Thai

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All across the world, people have heard about it and possibly even witnessed it first hand, on television or in a movie – the furious punches, bone crushing elbows, lethal and piercing kicks, and the unforgettable knees. Although watching it on tv or in the movies is great, nothing begins to compare to seeing these [...]

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Article: A Martial Arts Overview

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Anytime an individual decides to learn how to protect themselves, learn self defense, or become a better person, one thing comes to mind – martial arts.  Martial arts are very common these days, being practiced all over the world.   The martial arts have been used for many centuries, although they really became famous around [...]

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Article: Choosing The Best Martial Arts Style

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For anyone who wants to learn a martial art, there is a lot to know in regards to the many different styles. Of course there is the question of finding the best martial art, which is a question a lot of people ask. With so many martial arts styles to choose from, it can be [...]

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Article: The Many Styles Of Kung Fu

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The martial art known as Kung Fu is very old, yet very powerful. There are several different forms involved with Kung Fu, that only add to the power and mystique. Below, we will go over a majority of the different styles and forms that make up Kung Fu. White Crane style The spirit of the [...]

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Article: Martial Arts practice – Sparring

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Sparring is something that all martial arts use. There are numerous sports, such as boxing and wrestling that use sparring as well. It is a very useful technique, helping students become better with their techniques and what they have learned. By practicing with other people, students learn their arts better and become more apt at [...]

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Article: The Techniques Of Muay Thai Martial Arts

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A majority of the offensive techniques that are used in Muay Thai utilize a students hands, feet, elbows, and knees to strike an opponent.  In order to bind the opponent for both defensive and offensive reasons, there is a small amount of grappling on the feet that is used – the clinch.   The clinch [...]

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Article: An In Depth Look At Muay Thai

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Also known around the world as Thai boxing, Muay Thai is an ancient art of self defense that was created and tested in battle by the fearless warriors of ancient Thailand. Today, Muay Thai is used all around the world. The United States Navy SEALs, Thai military, and even the CIA takes full advantage of [...]

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