Thai boxing, or Muay Thai, is called in Thailand "the science of eight limbs", because the training that is the basis of its training allows a fighter to achieve incredible physical shape. Thai boxing is taught to the police and military in Thailand, as its potential is most effective in close combat. So what are the basics of the legendary Muay Thai?
Muay Thai basics
Essentially, Muay Thai is a barrage of punches that are directed at the opponent with your fists, elbows, knees and feet. If the fighters are not too different from each other in terms of physical fitness and weight, Muay Thai techniques can knock out any opponent. This type of boxing is considered one of the deadliest martial arts known in the world. Its main goal is to develop dexterity, flexibility and endurance, allowing you to go beyond the capabilities of the human body.
Thai boxers regularly test themselves for strength, entering the ring of various championships and often winning them.
Muay Thai usually uses special protective equipment. The basic basis of Muay Thai is the need to complete the fight extremely quickly, neutralizing the enemy and knocking him out. To do this, fighters use simple and effective strikes, putting all their strength into certain movements of the body. In addition, the basics of Muay Thai include the ability to defend oneself from the opponent's blows and use each of his miscalculations to deliver a strong and sharp blow that will lead to a complete knockout.
Basic Muay Thai Tactics
The main task of the fighter is to knock out the opponent with an unexpected blow, which is applied with his hands and feet, after which the fighter dodges and delivers a decisive blow. Professional Thai boxers act in full accordance with the movements of their opponent, provoking and anticipating them in order to strike unprotected parts of the body. The basis of Muay Thai is simple and specific punches, in which biomechanics, accuracy and strength (body weight) are important in the kick.
Thai boxers successfully avoid retaliatory punches with the help of squatting, thrusting, diving, escaping and standing techniques.
The most important condition for practicing Thai boxing is regular training, which allows you to work out ligaments and punches to automaticity, as well as determine the distance to the enemy and catch punctures in his defense. The fighters hone the force of the blow they inflict on special devices. As a result of training, a Thai boxer can completely knock out an opponent with a few simple and effective punches that are delivered from close range. A good fighter knows how to anticipate all the opponent's movements, which gives a huge advantage in battle and a great chance of winning.
