Increasingly, traditional exercise complexes,aimed at gaining weight, stretching and strengthening muscles, give way to martial arts. Recently, unparalleled popularity has gained various types of martial arts. The most relevant are boxing and Thai boxing, or, as they also call this sport, Muay Thai. The effectiveness of martial arts is tens of times greater than the benefits of classical fitness exercises. The fighters burn a huge amount of calories, work out almost all the muscles. And also the people who chose martial arts for themselves also train psychological health.
Boxing and Thai Boxing: Basic Information
Very often beginner athletes are worriedquestion: what to choose - boxing or thai boxing? To answer it, you should familiarize yourself with the types of struggle more closely. The main similarity of these two types of martial arts is in the technique of combat. It is based on bumps. Both boxing and Thai boxing are best suited for real-world defense. After all, strikes do not require the retention of the enemy, and therefore provide mobility. In addition, both types require correct attitude to the enemy. Opponents are forbidden to use verbal and physical methods of insult not only before and during the fight, but also after it. There is also a code of honor, according to which fighters are obliged to respect the laws and traditions of the country where competitions are held, to be an example of honesty and nobility.
Fighting styles: is there a difference?
Despite the similarities, in boxing and martial arts Muaytay there are significant differences. For example, in boxing, you can strike only with your hands, an attack with your elbows or shoulders is strictly prohibited! For safety, boxers use special gloves. By the way, the range of attacks is also limited - you can apply them only to the upper body of the enemy. Hook below the belt - a direct path to disqualification. In addition, boxers can not:
- hustle;
- bite;
- strike in the back of the head;
- beat on the kidneys.
Forbidden to conduct captures and boxing, and Thaiboxing. The differences lie in the fact that in Thai boxing the “peaceful distance” between the athletes is significantly reduced. Muay Thai is a much tougher form of martial arts. In addition to fists, in Thai boxing you can strike with your elbows, shins, knees, and feet. In the United States of America, Muay Thai, because of its ruthlessness and effectiveness, has been called the "deadly battle." After all, the blows that opponents inflict on each other are powerful and swift, it is extremely difficult not only to block them, but even to see them!
Another unique feature of Muay Thai martial art is musical accompaniment. Particularly spectacular to the battles is the incredible combination of flute and drums, which is a traditional Thai music.
Who is suitable for Thai boxing and boxing?
Martial arts are available to people of any age.However, it is better to start a sports career at the age of seven to ten years. Very often parents are convinced that boxing is synonymous with high injuries, but it is worth noting that the teachers competently build the training process, minimizing possible risks. Refusing to take classes, justifying the presence of excess weight, is not worth it. In the course of boxing or muay thai it is very easy to get yourself into a sports uniform.
Like other sports, boxing and muay thainot suitable for everyone. For martial arts, not only a healthy mind, but also a healthy body is needed. There are a number of contraindications. The Thai boxing club will not accept people:
- with atherosclerosis of the brain;
- epilepsy;
- arrhythmia;
- ischemic heart disease;
- heart disease;
- bronchial asthma;
- tuberculosis;
- peptic ulcer disease;
- leukemia;
- anemia;
- hemophilia;
- diabetes;
- arthritis.
Martial arts rules
If you decide that boxing or Thai boxing is absolutely necessary for you, you should get acquainted with the basic principles and rules of these sports and their history.
Muay Thai is known to mankind since ancient times.Historians claim that Thai boxing appeared more than twenty centuries ago! Boxing is much younger - as a sport he was recognized only in the eighteenth century. And only from 1892 did the first professional fights begin to take place.
Federation of Thai Boxing of Russia in 1996approved the first rules of the competition. The fifth edition of these rules, adopted ten years later, in 2006, is now in force. All changes to the regulations were made in accordance with the recommendations of the world's largest organization of Thai boxing WMF.
Amateur boxer competitions are required.availability of equipment. Helmet, burl, knee protectors and groin shells can save you from serious injury. But for professional tie-fighters, the use of equipment is optional. Amateur fights often take place on a five-six-meter ring, meetings of professionals require a bigger ring - about seven meters. There is a weight division in Thai boxing. With the subtleties of the rules of a novice athlete who came to the Thai boxing club, the coach, who has extensive experience, will introduce you For example, only a professional can teach how to properly hold a fist, strike. The coach can tell about why Thai boxing is also called the art of eight limbs, or "eight-armed boxing."
Boxers, both professionals and amateurs,Boxing coaches and veterans are united by the Russian Federation of Amateur Boxing. This organization appeared in 1992. Its main goal is to popularize boxing and its development among the population of our country. It is the Federation of Amateur Boxing of Russia that organizes boxing competitions at all levels, is engaged in the advanced training of athletes and coaches.
Competition rules heavily limit boxers.The most important condition is one weight category. In addition, athletes are forbidden to turn away from the enemy and beat him with something other than a clenched fist. The age of amateurs performing at international competitions can not be less than 17 and more than 34 years. But the restriction for professional boxers can only be a physical condition.
Outfit of boxer and tie-boxer
Depending on what you have chosen - boxing orThai boxing, it is worth thinking about the choice of high-quality equipment. Several centuries ago, the “Thais” needed only two strips of horse leather. Their fighters wound their fists. Today, in order to avoid serious injury, athletes use a whole arsenal of protective equipment. To keep the tongue and teeth helps the mouth guard, ankle socks will save the ankle from stretching. Not be superfluous and the inguinal sink made of metal. Shin pads and knee pads are essential items for sparring. In addition, the beginner athlete will need bandages to help hold the correct position of the hand, and light gloves. Thai boxing classes include light shoes and Thai shorts.
A similar set will be needed for those who have chosen boxing:cap and bandage shell, comfortable sportswear and shoes, bandages and gloves. A special helmet will protect the boxer from shocks and cuts. And special shoes - boxers - a real salvation from sprains and sprains.
Boxer first aid kit
Athletes who have chosen to box orThai boxing, subject to various injuries. And because it is important to choose the necessary medicines. The first thing to buy is bandages, cotton wool, bactericidal patches, and hydrogen peroxide. Iodine, ammonia, warming and cooling ointments and sprays will not be superfluous. Antitumor and painkillers can also be useful.
How to become a champion: 7 tips for beginners
Бокс – это сила, а вот скоростью отличается Thai boxing. The pros and cons of these two martial arts each defines for itself. But athletes who have devoted more than one year to fighting can give beginners useful tips:
- it is worthwhile to use fraudulent movements with a subsequent attack;
- provoke a rival to attack and sharply attack him;
- do not substitute the back of the head and the enemy;
- not to be fixed, so that the opponent does not have time to find a vulnerable spot;
- change the rhythm of the battle and position so that the opponent is not used to them;
- mix long and short attacks;
- follow the external manifestations of pain and fatigue and in any case not to show them.
Not weak sex: women in boxing and "tae"
Все чаще боевые искусства выбирают representatives of the beautiful half of humanity. There are a lot of reasons for this: first, boxing and Thai boxing are good cardio training. Through regular exercises you can lose weight, put in order the cardiovascular system.
Secondly, women are attracted by the quick effect:muscles almost immediately become prominent and tightened. And thirdly, boxing and tie-boxing helps to develop a reaction and learn the basics of self-defense. The main condition for women - the use of protection for the chest, made of elastic material with sewn plastic cups.
