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The World of Muay-Thai

Saturday, June 25th, 2011

The arrival of the boxing ring is perhaps one of the greatest advances ever made to the world of Muay-Thai or Thai-Boxing. Ensuring the safety of the fighters and giving them priority and main protagonists in the event.

In 1914, Thai-Boxing conquered Europe by storm, was the first time you could enjoy a Thai fighter there and caused enormous excitement among the audience, so Thai fever spread rapidly across the seas. Art, the national sport had become a hugely successful event as work began to build the biggest and best stadium dedicated to Muay-Thai hitherto built. And in 1921, opened the first stage with the first ring “full-size” for the Thai-Boxing … the Sanam Muay Suan Kularb, and there came by thousands to enjoy the fighting and the art of Muay-Thai.

Soon to be accepted the standards of traditional boxing on the concept of the ring, so they built stadiums “European format.” After that, they quickly introduced the use of gloves … the first to use in a sporting event (in 1927) were two wrestlers known then: Kau Nai Nai Muangyos and Sirisek Chok Chai, both fought bravely in the stadium Sanam Muay Ta Chang.

In 1929, the most revolutionary and world-famous stadium opened in Lumpini Park, opened the Lumpini Stadium, a place of worship and veneration for all tha i. It was conceived as a world-class stadium to host the best fights of the now famous art of Muay-Thai.

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Health Benefits of Kickboxing

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Kickboxing is increasingly becoming popular among people of all ages because not only does it develop your self defense techniques but also helps in maintaining physical fitness. It is one of the few self defense mechanisms that require people to use their feet and hands at the same time. Elements from boxing and martial arts are combined in kickboxing which is why one must undergo intensive kickboxing training. In order to learn the technique effectively, you must not only be self disciplined and determined but should be physically very fit.

Kickboxing is the perfect way of getting some exercise. Finding time to work out is often difficult when working fulltime. Even if people do get the time, they are too tired to go to the gym. When you go for kickboxing, it inculcates the spirit of athletic competitiveness in you which makes you keep coming back. You not only enjoy kickboxing but burn a lot of calories. This sport has helped many people in improving their self defense and getting a better physique in the process. The various exercises that you are required to undertake in order to learn kickboxing help in the overall development of your body.

Kickboxing training is the perfect way for engage in a cardiovascular as well as aerobic workout. All areas of your body are involved resulting in a balanced exercise for the whole body. You get to learn a lot of skills once you train for kickboxing. The skills that you get to learn as a result of kickboxing include proper fighting stance, kicking and punching variations, proper foot work and the ability to defend yourself effectively. This sport not only develops your body but also your mind.