Does boxing training help Muay Thai?

While boxing will help you with your Muay Thai, Muay Thai will NOT help with your boxing. Boxing is limited to just punches to the head, the body and the square, while the Muay Thai stance will make you a big open target in boxing.

How long does it take to get in shape for Muay Thai?

Muay Thai is one of the most grueling workouts you will ever experience and will certainly develop your cardiovascular conditioning. The sheer amount of punches and kicks that you will execute on a daily basis while training in Muay Thai is enough to get you in shape within a matter of weeks.

Can you mix boxing with Muay Thai?

One of the best punchers and Muay Thai fighters I’ve seen is Ramon Dekkers. He’s definitely been able to combine effective boxing punches with his Muay Thai fighting. If you want an example, just watch him.

Which is harder boxing or Muay Thai?

Muay Thai is harder than boxing if you consider the impact on your body while training because strikes from elbows, knees, and shins can be far more devastating than a punch with padded gloves. Both fighting styles use at least a 10-12 ounce glove.

Is Muay Thai or boxing better for a street fight?

Who Would Win in a Street Fight – Boxing or Muay Thai? Both boxing and Muay Thai train fighters to be able to protect themselves and defeat an opponent. Nevertheless, Muay Thai artists would have a clear advantage in a street fight, but not because that discipline is a more effective fighting style.

Is 30 too old to learn Muay Thai?

The truth is, being in your thirties does not make you a grave dodger. Sure, you are not twenty anymore, however, you are in the prime of your life. You have the energy and focus to try something new, which makes this the perfect time to take up Muay Thai.

Is Muay Thai brutal?

Thai fighters are notorious for their toughness. The extensive use of elbows and knees suitably earns Muay Thai the label of a brutal sport.

Should I learn boxing or Muay Thai first?

Deciding whether you should learn boxing or Muay Thai first depends on how you prefer fighting. If you prefer more tactically evasive training and sparring, then I recommend boxing. If you’d like to be able to fight with all your limbs and don’t mind a few bumps and bruises, then Muay Thai is for you.