Muay Thai is a combat sport which has various clinching techniques combined with stand-up striking methods.

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2.  Muay Thai is a combat sport which has
various clinching techniques combined with
stand-up striking methods. The name Muay is
derived from a Sanskrit word Mavya which
means "bind together".

3.  In this technique, the two opponents use a
combination of punches, kicks, elbow and
knee strikes to fight their opponent, contrary
to boxing where one uses punches only.
There are several specialized Muay Thai
classes Chicago that one can choose from.

4.  It is the self-defense art of using the toughest
parts of the human body such as head, fists,
elbows, feet and knees as weapons. It is also
considered as the most powerful form of
martial arts.

5.  Although Muay Thai is taught as a self-
defense art, but it is also helpful as a fitness
training program. It is popular not only
Thailand but across the world. This martial art
is suited for every age and gender. There is no
age restriction and it is advised that children
who are aged around 7 years can start
training this sport.

6.  This is not about the age or the personal
strength. The teacher will evaluate the pupil's
readiness based on a number of other factors.
They are capable of judging the pupil's
strength and the pressure that they can
withstand.

7.  The objective of learning this art is to become
strong both in your body and in your mind to
take on an opponent. You have to develop the
right attitude and mindset. This martial art is
similar to the many other forms of martial art
in teaching people the art of using part of
your body namely head, fists, elbows, knees,
and feet to attack the enemy's weak point
without hurting yourself in the process.

8.  Nowadays this is a well-known martial art
form that teaches you to prepare yourself
and become strong enough to take on any
threat by an opponent. For this, you need to
train your body as well as your mind to
become tough enough. This discipline is not
only about fighting it is also about culture and
art. There are lots of rituals and superstitions
that surround it.

9.  The best thing about this discipline is that it
doesn't require prior knowledge about
combat or any other martial art. It has its own
technique, but if you have some kind of
background in other martial arts that will also
help you learn more.

10.  Muay Thai classes Chicago will not only teach
you about self-defense, because one needs to
appreciate that they also expose you to the
culture and rich history of Thailand.

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