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Is 30 too old for Muay Thai?

Thirty is too old to start Muay Thai if you’re looking to become a professional fighter.  Most pro fighters in Thailand start at 6-8 years old and by the time they enter adult tournaments, they have accumulated thousands of hours worth of fighting. Malcolm Gladwell came up with the rule that it takes 10,000 hours …

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Is Muay Thai good for beginners?

Muay Thai is a powerful martial art that utilises the knees, elbows, fists and shins as weapons; for this reason, it’s called the art of the eight limbs.  It improves your reflexes, strengthens and conditions your body making you a much harder target.  However, is Muay Thai good for beginners? Muay Thai provides a solid …

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Can isometrics be done daily?

It depends on the type of isometric as to whether it can be performed on a daily basis.  Overcoming isometrics don’t overtax the nervous system and don’t break down the muscle fibers sufficiently to warrant having to take a recovery day.  Yielding isometrics can progress into an eccentric repetition which does break down the muscle, …

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Are chest expanders effective?

Chest expanders are a highly effective piece of exercise equipment that were regularly used by bronze era bodybuilders during the early 20th Century to sculpt large, highly defined musculature.   This is Fred Rollon, a strongman from around the early 20th Century.  He was often referred to as “The “Human Anatomy Chart”.  Bearing in mind this …

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What are Muay Thai ropes?

Muay Thai ropes are actually called “Kard Chuek” in Muay Boran and are traditionally made from hemp.  They are wrapped around the hands, wrist and forearms not only to protect them from impact when blocking strikes but also to inflict damage on the opponent. When the rope is wrapped tightly, the hand is compressed into …

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