About Muay Thai Boxing, Muay Thai Kick Boxing in Portsmouth
Muay Thai (in Thai it translates to 'boxing of Thailand'), is the national sport of Thailand, and has been around for centuries. In ancient times, the Thais developed Muay Thai as a defence against enemy nations, and it was tested in hand-to-hand combat by the warriors of Siam. Muay Thai's effectiveness stems from its simple approach: keeping things basic, using what works and training, training, training.
Since the 1920s, muay Thai has developed into a modern-day sport similar to Western boxing and similarly has a global fight circuit. It makes use of four of the body's weapons; legs, knees, elbows and fists. Muay Thai fighters test their skills in the ring, but not all practitioners fight. Techniques taught are learned quickly and are easily integrated into daily life. Its simplicity is so effective that the modern form is almost identical to its traditional form. Muay Thai has evolved to work well with a modern lifestyle. The training provides strength and superb cardio-vascular fitness. It is useful for stress relief and self-defence - and it’s good fun.