Martial Arts Discussion!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Ginko

Actually, I like the idea of boxing for its practical value. I practice Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, but unfortunately, there's not much real sparring. Don't get me wrong, I love the aesthetic aspects of it, practicing the forms and such, but I want to find a school that will really teach me how to defend myself.

I would agree that boxing and muay thai are among the top in terms of training for toughness. You make it seem by the statement that if you somehow merged the two, you'd create the toughest sport. I don't think thats too far fetched... But if you compare it to something like TKD point sparring, its gonna win by a landslide. But its also true that you don't know, since you'd have to experiment with all martial arts before actually knowing.

Have muay thai training techniques changed? I hear it takes quite a toll on the body.. I've heard some say that you won't be able to walk because your bones are messed up. I wouldn't want to train in something so ephemeral. Why learn an art if you can only use it for a short period of time?

@ Jeff: Were there any legal repercussions because you did so much damage to the guy? I know for a fact that you can get into a ton of trouble if you kick a guy on the ground in a fight, if he has no weapon.

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