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Warming Up
Warming up
Getting into condition for any kind of sport requires pre- and post-training warm up and cooling down sessions as mentioned in my earlier posting. When getting started in Thai boxing, the amount of warming up should be adjusted to suit the individual boxer, who will have done sufficient warming up when he feels energized and in peak form.
Before a boxer starts any serious training, his body requires a warm up. A good warm up, if properly performed, is beneficial in many ways. Experience will always show that a sufficient amount of warming up will protect a boxer from the muscle strains that can result from very strenuous exercise. The basic purpose of the warm up session, as its name indicates, is to raise the body temperature , particularly that of the deep-lying muscles. It also stretches the ligaments and various membranes, so that the body's flexibility and consequently its readiness for athletic activity is increased, which then accelerates the metabolic process of the cells while speeding up reflexes.
Among the exercises that are suitable for warming up are jogging, running at a comfortable pace or other types of activities described in earlier posts. The important thing is that they should cause the body to move gently and freely. Warm up exercises help a boxer to find out the degree of intensity and length of time needed for his body temperature to rise to the right point when he is sweating freely. Warm up exercises should start off at a moderate rate of speed and then accelerated until the boxer feels that his body temperature is high enough and his blood circulation has improved. The effects of a warm up should last about 45 minutes. Therefore, don't stop for too long or rest for too long after the warm up session to begin with the actual training program.
Although the exact length for an effective warm up varies according to the individual's physique and age, in general, warming up should be restricted to about 20 minutes. This will leave the body in a condition with sufficient time and energy left to work at maximum efficiency. This is just enough time to put the body in a state where it can move really well: an abundant supply of food and oxygen has been brought to the blood in the muscle tissues and the muscles are therefore ready to work to the limit of their ability. Furthermore, blood sugar and adrenaline levels have been raised to optimum levels for athletic activity.
At the end of a training session, a boxer should always cool down to allow his circulatory system and other body functions to ease back to their normal state.
Getting into condition for any kind of sport requires pre- and post-training warm up and cooling down sessions as mentioned in my earlier posting. When getting started in Thai boxing, the amount of warming up should be adjusted to suit the individual boxer, who will have done sufficient warming up when he feels energized and in peak form.
Before a boxer starts any serious training, his body requires a warm up. A good warm up, if properly performed, is beneficial in many ways. Experience will always show that a sufficient amount of warming up will protect a boxer from the muscle strains that can result from very strenuous exercise. The basic purpose of the warm up session, as its name indicates, is to raise the body temperature , particularly that of the deep-lying muscles. It also stretches the ligaments and various membranes, so that the body's flexibility and consequently its readiness for athletic activity is increased, which then accelerates the metabolic process of the cells while speeding up reflexes.
Among the exercises that are suitable for warming up are jogging, running at a comfortable pace or other types of activities described in earlier posts. The important thing is that they should cause the body to move gently and freely. Warm up exercises help a boxer to find out the degree of intensity and length of time needed for his body temperature to rise to the right point when he is sweating freely. Warm up exercises should start off at a moderate rate of speed and then accelerated until the boxer feels that his body temperature is high enough and his blood circulation has improved. The effects of a warm up should last about 45 minutes. Therefore, don't stop for too long or rest for too long after the warm up session to begin with the actual training program.
Although the exact length for an effective warm up varies according to the individual's physique and age, in general, warming up should be restricted to about 20 minutes. This will leave the body in a condition with sufficient time and energy left to work at maximum efficiency. This is just enough time to put the body in a state where it can move really well: an abundant supply of food and oxygen has been brought to the blood in the muscle tissues and the muscles are therefore ready to work to the limit of their ability. Furthermore, blood sugar and adrenaline levels have been raised to optimum levels for athletic activity.
At the end of a training session, a boxer should always cool down to allow his circulatory system and other body functions to ease back to their normal state.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Basic Muay Thai Techniques - For Those Wondering Why Kru Samersing Says "Chok" When He Holds Up The Pads Or "Theep" While Pointing To His Belly
Basic Muay Thai Techniques
The Martial art of Muay Thai has its own unique techniques. It consists of the use of nine weapons. The head, fists, elbow, knee and feet are collectively known as Na-wa arwud. But today the use of head is no longer allowed in the Muay Thai fights. In Muay Thai small amount of grappling is used (The Clinch) for both defending and attacking purpose. Muay Thai techniques are divided into two groups: Mae Mai or Major techniques and Luk mai or Minor techniques. All techniques in Muay Thai use the entire body movement, rotating the hip partially or fully with every punch, kick and block. This is the reason which sets Muay Thai apart from other forms of martial art.
Punching Techniques: (Chok)
English-Thai
Straight punch-Mud Dhrong
Hook-Mud Wjang San
Swing-Mud Wjang Yao
Spinning Back fist-Mud Wjang Glab
Upper Cut-Mud Seub
Cobra Punch-Kra-Dod Chok
Over Head Punch-Mud Khouk
The Martial art of Muay Thai has its own unique techniques. It consists of the use of nine weapons. The head, fists, elbow, knee and feet are collectively known as Na-wa arwud. But today the use of head is no longer allowed in the Muay Thai fights. In Muay Thai small amount of grappling is used (The Clinch) for both defending and attacking purpose. Muay Thai techniques are divided into two groups: Mae Mai or Major techniques and Luk mai or Minor techniques. All techniques in Muay Thai use the entire body movement, rotating the hip partially or fully with every punch, kick and block. This is the reason which sets Muay Thai apart from other forms of martial art.
Punching Techniques: (Chok)
English-Thai
Straight punch-Mud Dhrong
Hook-Mud Wjang San
Swing-Mud Wjang Yao
Spinning Back fist-Mud Wjang Glab
Upper Cut-Mud Seub
Cobra Punch-Kra-Dod Chok
Over Head Punch-Mud Khouk
The judges in Muay Thai fights scores less to the fighters for the punching techniques as they are generally less effective and powerful than kicks or knee strikes. Body punching is also used less in Muay Thai as it exposes the fighters head to the strikes of knee or elbow from the opponent.
Elbow Techniques: (Dhee Sork)
English-Thai
Elbow Slash-Sork Dhee
Horizontal Elbow-Sork Dhad
Upper Cut Elbow-Sork Ngad
Forward elbow Thrust-Sork Poonk
Reverse Horizontal elbow-Sork wjang Glab
Spinning Elbow-Sork Glab
Elbow Chop-Sork Sap
Double Elbow Chop-Sork Glab Koo
Mid Air Elbow Strike-Gra-Dode Sork
The elbow is used in seven ways in Muay Thai, horizontally, diagonal upwards, diagonal downwards, uppercut, downward, backward spinning and flying. The elbow is also used from the sides as a finishing move or to cut the opponents’ eyebrow so that he bleeds. Bleeding blocks the vision and also affects the fighter’s performance.
Kicking Techniques: (Dhe)
English-Thai
Straight Kick-Dhe Dhrong
Nutcracker Kick-Dhe Paa Maak
Round house Kick-Dhe Dhad
Diagonal Kick-Dhe Chivang
Half-spin, half knee kick-Dhe Krueng Kheng Krueng Kao
Spinning hill Kick-Dhe Glab Lang
Down Round house kick-Dhe Kod
Axe Hill Kick-Dhe Khouk
Jump kick-Gra Dode Dhe
Step Up Kick-Yiep Dhe
The most common kick in Muay Thai are Foot Jab (Theep) and the Kick (Tae), upward in the shape of a triangle targeting the ribs and arms (Chieng). This angle kick in Muay Thai has been adopted by many other forms of martial arts as it is very effective.
The round house kick is almost similar to the kicks used in karate or taekwondo. Many Muay Thai fighters also use a counter rotation of his arms to enhance the power of his kick. A Muay Thai fighter is always taught to hit with his shin. Although the shin is very sensitive for an untrained person the shin is the strongest part of the leg than the foot as it contains fine bones and is much weaker.
Knee Techniques: (Dhe kao)
English-Thai
Straight Knee Strike-Kao Dhrong
Diagonal Knee Strike-Kao Chijang
Curving Knee Strike-Kao Kouwng
Horizontal Knee Strike-Kao Dhad
Knee Slap-Kao Dhob
Knee Bomb-Kao Youwn
Flying Knee Strike-Kao Loi
Step up Knee Strike-Kao Yiep
Other Knee Techniques:
• Kao Dode: (Jumping Knee Strike) Jump on one leg and strike with that legs knee.
• Kao Loi: (Flying Knee Strike) Take step(s), jump forward and off one leg and strike with that legs knee.
• Kao Tone: (Straight Knee Strike) Thrusts it forward. Not upward unless the fighter is holding opponents head down in a clinch and intend to knee upward into the face.
• Kao Noi: (Small knee Strike) Hitting the inside upper thigh (above the knee) of the opponent while clinching.
Foot Thrust Techniques: (Theep)
English-Thai
Straight Foot Thrust-Teep Dhrong
Sideways Foot Thrust-Teep Kang
Reverse Foot Thrust-Teep Glab Lang
Slapping Foot Thrust-Teep Dhob
Jumping Foot Thrust-Gra Dode Teep
It is also known as ‘Push Kicks’ and is commonly used in Muay Thai. It is mainly used to attack opponents’ attack, and get the opponent off balance.
Fighters in The Arm Clinch Position:
There is a difference in Muay Thai from the western Boxing. During the arm clinch position the fighters are separated in western boxing; however they are not in Muay Thai.
There are several clinching techniques in Muay Thai including:
• Arm Clinch
• Side Clinch
• Low Clinch and
• Swan Neck.
Defensive techniques against attack:
It as categorized into six groups:
• Blocking: Defenders hard block to stop a strike in its path, so preventing it reaching its target.
• Redirection: Defenders soft parries to change the directions of a strike so that it misses its target.
• Avoidance: Moving a body part swiftly out of the way or range of a strike, making the position of the opponent for a counter strike.
• Evasion: Moving the body out of the way or range of a strike.
• Disruption: Pre-aiming an attack.
• Anticipation: Defender catching a strike or countering it before it strike.
Friday, July 1, 2011
The Effects Of Thai Boxing Training On The Body
Regular training will quicken the reflexes and improve the circulatory system by enlarging and strengthening the heart. It will also increase the volume of blood taken in by and pumped out by the heart at each beat (200-400ccs), more than in persons who are not in training.
Regular training will also slow down the heartbeat. For people who are not in training, the average rate is 70-80 beats per minute. For Thai boxers in training it can drop to as low as 30-60 beats per minute, and after strenuous exercise, it will return to its original rate faster than in individuals who are not in training.
Regular exercise of the type experienced during training also has the following effects on the muscular system and body frame:
- It causes a thickening of the muscles in all parts of the body. Muscles will be larger and harder after such training. If training is not overdone, but in accordance with the readiness of the body, the individual muscle fibres will become bigger and stronger and certain enzymes in the muscles will be produced in greater quantities. Thus, permitting the muscles to perform more work.
- Training will cause enlargement of the bones. Thus, increasing their resistance to damage from weapons and training equipments. The hard outer parts of the bones and the inner tissues will both increase in size while the joints all over the body will be more flexible.
The respiratory system also benefits in the following ways:
- It is generally found that boxers in training experience an enlargement of the chest, showing signs that the muscles used in breathing have become stronger.
- The breathing rate slows down. This occurs because the parts of the body used in taking in air attain a better than average condition, and the boxer's body develops itself with the aid of deep strong breathing.
- Given this type of development, the lungs also enlarge and increase in capacity. This means that the lung tissue increases in area, giving the blood more space to absorb oxygen. When the respiration of Thai boxers is compared with that of other persons, it is seen that boxers are more economical and put the air they breathe in to better use. Although the amount of air taken in is less, it is used more efficiently, with the blood taking in oxygen more effectively than in ordinary persons.
Finally, regular training improves the nervous system. Regular training allows the nervous system to adapt to stressed situations more quickly and will return to normalcy after training. Coordination between muscles and nerves become better. It reduces the tendency toward nervous exhaustion and helps the body to adjust more rapidly to changes in the environment as well as enhancing decisiveness and self confidence.
Regular training will also slow down the heartbeat. For people who are not in training, the average rate is 70-80 beats per minute. For Thai boxers in training it can drop to as low as 30-60 beats per minute, and after strenuous exercise, it will return to its original rate faster than in individuals who are not in training.
Regular exercise of the type experienced during training also has the following effects on the muscular system and body frame:
- It causes a thickening of the muscles in all parts of the body. Muscles will be larger and harder after such training. If training is not overdone, but in accordance with the readiness of the body, the individual muscle fibres will become bigger and stronger and certain enzymes in the muscles will be produced in greater quantities. Thus, permitting the muscles to perform more work.
- Training will cause enlargement of the bones. Thus, increasing their resistance to damage from weapons and training equipments. The hard outer parts of the bones and the inner tissues will both increase in size while the joints all over the body will be more flexible.
The respiratory system also benefits in the following ways:
- It is generally found that boxers in training experience an enlargement of the chest, showing signs that the muscles used in breathing have become stronger.
- The breathing rate slows down. This occurs because the parts of the body used in taking in air attain a better than average condition, and the boxer's body develops itself with the aid of deep strong breathing.
- Given this type of development, the lungs also enlarge and increase in capacity. This means that the lung tissue increases in area, giving the blood more space to absorb oxygen. When the respiration of Thai boxers is compared with that of other persons, it is seen that boxers are more economical and put the air they breathe in to better use. Although the amount of air taken in is less, it is used more efficiently, with the blood taking in oxygen more effectively than in ordinary persons.
Finally, regular training improves the nervous system. Regular training allows the nervous system to adapt to stressed situations more quickly and will return to normalcy after training. Coordination between muscles and nerves become better. It reduces the tendency toward nervous exhaustion and helps the body to adjust more rapidly to changes in the environment as well as enhancing decisiveness and self confidence.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Bangkok Rules
Muay Thai is a dangerous sport and we take our job seriously as professionals. At XStudio, we will push you to make you stronger, faster, smarter and teach you "Bangkok Rules" style fighting which means you will be taught to move forward and attack your opponent mercilessly in the ring like they teach at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums in Bangkok, the heart of Muay Thai in the Kingdom of Thailand.
"If you want to fight like a Thai...then train like a Thai." Better yet, "Get trained by a Thai."
The training starts off easy at the beginning but as students proceed along, it gets extremely advanced and difficult requiring students to attend the running program, conditioning, technique class, clinch training, bag and pad drills, 1-on-1 training with your own personal trainer to develop your strengths and identify and correct your weaknesses as a fighter.
You will be sparring with XStudio's trainers and other students preparing for fights: there is no better way to prepare for a fight than actual contact sparring in the ring under controlled conditions.
This is not an exercise class...it is MUAY THAI!
"If you want to fight like a Thai...then train like a Thai." Better yet, "Get trained by a Thai."
The training starts off easy at the beginning but as students proceed along, it gets extremely advanced and difficult requiring students to attend the running program, conditioning, technique class, clinch training, bag and pad drills, 1-on-1 training with your own personal trainer to develop your strengths and identify and correct your weaknesses as a fighter.
You will be sparring with XStudio's trainers and other students preparing for fights: there is no better way to prepare for a fight than actual contact sparring in the ring under controlled conditions.
This is not an exercise class...it is MUAY THAI!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Building Skills And Abilities
Anyone who has dedicated his life to Thai boxing must make absolutely sure that he is always in shape. And before a boxer can do serious training, he must pay close attention to the basics of acquiring Thai boxing skills.
Building Skills And Abilities
There are 10 basic elements involved in building up the skills and abilities critical to a successful career in Thai boxing:
1. Warming up: essential for "waking up" the muscles and making them flexible and for loosening up the joints so that the body will be in the proper condition for heavy training.
2. Students just getting started in Thai boxing: should begin gradually, building up endurance over time. Building up the physical capabilities of a Thai boxer requires time and it should take 6-8 weeks (training 2x a day) for a new student to reach the point where he can perform all the warm-up exercises competently.
3. Training session duration: to prevent the counterproductive effects of over strenuous training, an appropriate training session length, neither too long nor too short, should be decided upon in advance based on the endurance and experience of the boxer. For boxing students, training should not be too exhausting and should not exceed 2 hours for a single session. The trainer should keep a close eye on the boxer to be sure that he does not become too tired as excessive training can result in muscle pain and even severe damage to muscle tissue causing muscle breakdown.
4. The limits of physical ability: not everybody's abilities and endurance in Thai boxing are the same. Every boxer has different limitations. But some boxers may require a resting period before they reach their limits to recover from fatigue.
5. Physical strength: this is one of the primary requirements for agility in Thai boxing. Therefore, a boxer should build up his strength before working on endurance and speed. Once he has gotten his strength up to proper levels, speed and endurance will follow.
6. Persuasive powers and dedication: it is important for the boxer as to how the teacher or trainer prepares him so that he does not become bored with his training.
7. Intensity of training: since the main objective of training is to build up strength and ability, consideration must be given to the intensity of the training exercises so that a lot of training can be accomplished in a limited amount of time. Should the intensity of training be increased to any degree, the length of the session may be decreased proportionately.
8. Special exercises: are the exercises which have components that focus on developing physical strength, bodily relaxation and flexibility, and the exercises that are to be practiced after training sessions.
9. Relaxing the body: relaxation directed exercises begin with massage then followed by activities aimed at making the muscles relaxed. They improve the circulation of the blood and reduce stress and form part of the warm-down procedure that puts the body into a relaxed state.
10. Regular exercises: an element of training that is also important in building up physical capabilities. Such includes shadow boxing, workouts with the punching and kicking of bags and etc.
Building Skills And Abilities
There are 10 basic elements involved in building up the skills and abilities critical to a successful career in Thai boxing:
1. Warming up: essential for "waking up" the muscles and making them flexible and for loosening up the joints so that the body will be in the proper condition for heavy training.
2. Students just getting started in Thai boxing: should begin gradually, building up endurance over time. Building up the physical capabilities of a Thai boxer requires time and it should take 6-8 weeks (training 2x a day) for a new student to reach the point where he can perform all the warm-up exercises competently.
3. Training session duration: to prevent the counterproductive effects of over strenuous training, an appropriate training session length, neither too long nor too short, should be decided upon in advance based on the endurance and experience of the boxer. For boxing students, training should not be too exhausting and should not exceed 2 hours for a single session. The trainer should keep a close eye on the boxer to be sure that he does not become too tired as excessive training can result in muscle pain and even severe damage to muscle tissue causing muscle breakdown.
4. The limits of physical ability: not everybody's abilities and endurance in Thai boxing are the same. Every boxer has different limitations. But some boxers may require a resting period before they reach their limits to recover from fatigue.
5. Physical strength: this is one of the primary requirements for agility in Thai boxing. Therefore, a boxer should build up his strength before working on endurance and speed. Once he has gotten his strength up to proper levels, speed and endurance will follow.
6. Persuasive powers and dedication: it is important for the boxer as to how the teacher or trainer prepares him so that he does not become bored with his training.
7. Intensity of training: since the main objective of training is to build up strength and ability, consideration must be given to the intensity of the training exercises so that a lot of training can be accomplished in a limited amount of time. Should the intensity of training be increased to any degree, the length of the session may be decreased proportionately.
8. Special exercises: are the exercises which have components that focus on developing physical strength, bodily relaxation and flexibility, and the exercises that are to be practiced after training sessions.
9. Relaxing the body: relaxation directed exercises begin with massage then followed by activities aimed at making the muscles relaxed. They improve the circulation of the blood and reduce stress and form part of the warm-down procedure that puts the body into a relaxed state.
10. Regular exercises: an element of training that is also important in building up physical capabilities. Such includes shadow boxing, workouts with the punching and kicking of bags and etc.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Daily Training
Becoming a Thai boxer involves vigorous daily training in accordance with a strict and rigidly fixed program. A good boxer has to listen to everything his teacher or trainer says, and observe this teaching or training rigorously if he is to have a successful career and future as a Thai boxer.
Kindly note that these are just basic guidelines and ways to train are not limited to the ones mentioned below. Training can vary and depends very much on the style of the teacher or trainer.
How to train and practice
Getting started in training: This initial period is the student's entry into fighting circles. It is a critical period for the new boxer because it is during these early days that he must adjust to the fatigue that comes from so much strenuous physical exercise.
Warming up: This should not be overdone by individuals who are just starting off in Thai boxing. They should employ the principle of an easy warm up before beginning training exercises. Warming up will cause the muscles to loosen up. It is done by bending and twisting so that the arm and leg muscles are flexed and then relaxed to get the body in the proper condition. Then move on to some push ups and then do some running in place with the arms held at torso level. After this, jog around the camp to raise the body temperature.
All team leaders and Thai boxing trainers must understand the training of a boxer. In the event that the boxer is new and has never yet entered the ring, they should set up a training program as described below.
An appropriate time should be selected for training. When this time is decided upon, the training should be kept moderate in the initial period. The boxer should not push himself until he is overly tired as this will exhaust his training spirit when he experiences a sense of depleted strength instead of feeling more power and energy. For this reason, anyone in the position of boxing teacher should always bear in mind that the teaching and training should proceed gradually. Don't become impatient and rush from point to point. Let the boxer start off easily with relatively light training and increase it in increments. In the early days of training, the new boxer will lose his spirit if he is pushed too hard as the result will be physical exhaustion and muscle pain...the deciding factors for many boxing drop outs. Therefore, it is important to begin from the first day with shadow boxing, jogging, etc. for a week or so to give the body a chance to adjust to the new demands being made of it.
The first six weeks are the most important period in a boxer's training. His spirit should be observed during this time. If he passes it, he should be able to make a career as a boxer and the techniques of the art can be taught to him.
If the training is to be done out in the sun when the weather is hot, the following points should be observed:
-Try to find a way to accustom the boxer to local conditions and environment before training is begun.
-Weigh the boxer at the very beginning of his training, checking it before and after he boxes. The difference in the weights is equal to the weight of the amount of water he has lost through perspiration and this is how much water his body needs. He should be allowed to drink only boiled or warm water, never cold water.
-A boxer should never be allowed to remove his shirt while training. He should wear a shirt to soak up all the sweat and keep him cool. It will also protect him from contracting infections and diseases when in contact with other boxers during training.
In training, boxing gloves should not be worn too often as this will prevent the boxer from making the proper physical adaptation. Even though the gloves will increase quickness and strength, they also have a wearing and exhausting effect on the body.
During training, the boxer should be permitted breaks to relax. During these resting periods, he will generally want to drink a lot of water, but this is not advised as it will cause the body to feel bloated and cuts down on his agility. During breaks, the boxer should remember never to sit or lie down as it can cause him to pass out. Instead, he should walk or move around or jump lightly as this will facilitate the circulation of blood, relieving muscle cramps and alleviate tiredness more effectively than sitting down for a rest.
Kindly note that these are just basic guidelines and ways to train are not limited to the ones mentioned below. Training can vary and depends very much on the style of the teacher or trainer.
How to train and practice
Getting started in training: This initial period is the student's entry into fighting circles. It is a critical period for the new boxer because it is during these early days that he must adjust to the fatigue that comes from so much strenuous physical exercise.
Warming up: This should not be overdone by individuals who are just starting off in Thai boxing. They should employ the principle of an easy warm up before beginning training exercises. Warming up will cause the muscles to loosen up. It is done by bending and twisting so that the arm and leg muscles are flexed and then relaxed to get the body in the proper condition. Then move on to some push ups and then do some running in place with the arms held at torso level. After this, jog around the camp to raise the body temperature.
All team leaders and Thai boxing trainers must understand the training of a boxer. In the event that the boxer is new and has never yet entered the ring, they should set up a training program as described below.
An appropriate time should be selected for training. When this time is decided upon, the training should be kept moderate in the initial period. The boxer should not push himself until he is overly tired as this will exhaust his training spirit when he experiences a sense of depleted strength instead of feeling more power and energy. For this reason, anyone in the position of boxing teacher should always bear in mind that the teaching and training should proceed gradually. Don't become impatient and rush from point to point. Let the boxer start off easily with relatively light training and increase it in increments. In the early days of training, the new boxer will lose his spirit if he is pushed too hard as the result will be physical exhaustion and muscle pain...the deciding factors for many boxing drop outs. Therefore, it is important to begin from the first day with shadow boxing, jogging, etc. for a week or so to give the body a chance to adjust to the new demands being made of it.
The first six weeks are the most important period in a boxer's training. His spirit should be observed during this time. If he passes it, he should be able to make a career as a boxer and the techniques of the art can be taught to him.
If the training is to be done out in the sun when the weather is hot, the following points should be observed:
-Try to find a way to accustom the boxer to local conditions and environment before training is begun.
-Weigh the boxer at the very beginning of his training, checking it before and after he boxes. The difference in the weights is equal to the weight of the amount of water he has lost through perspiration and this is how much water his body needs. He should be allowed to drink only boiled or warm water, never cold water.
-A boxer should never be allowed to remove his shirt while training. He should wear a shirt to soak up all the sweat and keep him cool. It will also protect him from contracting infections and diseases when in contact with other boxers during training.
In training, boxing gloves should not be worn too often as this will prevent the boxer from making the proper physical adaptation. Even though the gloves will increase quickness and strength, they also have a wearing and exhausting effect on the body.
During training, the boxer should be permitted breaks to relax. During these resting periods, he will generally want to drink a lot of water, but this is not advised as it will cause the body to feel bloated and cuts down on his agility. During breaks, the boxer should remember never to sit or lie down as it can cause him to pass out. Instead, he should walk or move around or jump lightly as this will facilitate the circulation of blood, relieving muscle cramps and alleviate tiredness more effectively than sitting down for a rest.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
When the traditional sarama music is played, it is recognized as a symbol of respect. A sense of gratitude toward those who have helped to form him. It causes the boxer's thought to turn back to his esteemed teacher, who instilled in him a knowledge of the Thai boxer's art. He also thinks of his parents, who gave him life. This gentleness is part of the true art of Thai boxing, and is expressed in the wai khruu, or Ceremony of Paying Homage to the Teacher. The wind music that accompanies this ceremony urges the boxer on, rouses his spirit until he is ready to face his opponent in manly combat...to fight for art and for a victory that is pure and unblemished.
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