Originally posted by Robtard
I don't know, I'd imagine being trained in wrestling, joint manipulation, choking and striking would come in very handy in a "real" fight.
It would be useful in a fight, just not to the same degree as someone immersed in a Martial Art who doesn't worry as much as a MMA person would about sportsmanship. MMA fighters are trained to participate within the rules and boundary's of the sport. Someone engaged in Muay Thai is not. There aren't nearly as many restrictions.
Originally posted by Dr Will Hatch
It would be useful in a fight, just not to the same degree as someone immersed in a Martial Art who doesn't worry as much as a MMA person would about sportsmanship. MMA fighters are trained to participate within the rules and boundary's of the sport. Someone engaged in Muay Thai is not. There aren't nearly as many restrictions.
Again, not so sure about that. American Muay Thai is loaded and loaded with rules and strikes one can't use.
Traditional Muay Thai fights (say in Thailand), still pretty sure you can't strike to the back of the head, gouge eyes or strike the groin.
Originally posted by inimalist
ya, from my understanding, there would be a difference between muai thai and military combat forms like krav maga or its derivitives
Thai Military uses a form of Muay Thai that's stripped down to be most effective/lethal, iirc. Forget its name. They're probbaly ok with bashing you in the back of the skull.
Originally posted by King Kandy
Based on what? I mean I see some impressive stuff at the high levels but I wouldn't put it anywhere near the top...
I was joking.
Tai Chi is an old people relaxation thing these days. But it still has a name that means Supreme Ultimate Fist, like something out of an anime.
Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
I was joking.Tai Chi is an old people relaxation thing these days. But it still has a name that means Supreme Ultimate Fist, like something out of an anime.
Some people still practice it as a martial art. As far as I know only the first (slow) form of Taijiquan is popular with old people in China.
Originally posted by Robtard
I don't know, I'd imagine being trained in wrestling, joint manipulation, choking and striking would come in very handy in a "real" fight.
👆 'Sport' fighting can easily translate into 'street' fighting, and vice-versa.
Justin White describes using MMA in a real fight better than anyone:
Originally posted by Dr Will Hatch
I didn't say "traditional" in my post, I said "real". As in, used for actual combat and not for sporting events.
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Originally posted by Dr Will Hatch
Krav Maga devotee will on average by a more seasoned and combat ready fighter than someone who does MMA.