MuayThai88
White Belt
Hey everyone, I have a few questions Id just like to ask from experienced Muay Thai people. But first let me just tell ya lil bit about me. Ive always loved to fight, not like go start fights with random people but fight in the ring, and unfortunately I havent gotten to try it yet. From when I was 12 or 13 I knew that I wanted to be a fighter when I grew up. At first I thought Id try MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), but about a year ago I saw a Muay Thai fight and thought wow this is what I wanna do. Ever since then I cant get enough of Muay Thai. I think its the agressiveness and explosiveness that really gets me into it. Id love to learn Muay Thai just for me, but I truly want to learn it so I can compete in the ring. I've always had a nack for fighting and I seem to pick up things much quicker then your average person. I have a punching bag in my backyard that I'm out hitting everyday for hours at a time. But lately Ive been practicing my leg kicks and elbows on it. Ive been looking through this site and I think Ive read every thread. I know its not that safe for me to be doing these things myself without someone experienced, but I'm into Muay Thai so much I cant help myself. Mainly I just wanted to know what are some things I could do to practice by myself. Ive toughened up my shins and forearms by kicking and elbowing the bag but is there really anything else I can do on my own? I really want to get into a Muay Thai class but I'm only 17 and I cant afford that right now and neither can my parents. None of my friends want to spar with me I guess because they dont want to get hurt, so mainly I'm on my own until I can get into a real Muay Thai class and get some real experience. I respect anything anyone has to say and I'd be honored to hear from anyone with any experience in any kind of Martial Art. And sorry if I've typed too much =).
And also I forget to add this. If there really isnt anything I can do on the bag then what are some things I can do to get my body as ready as I can for when I do acually get to do it. Im already in pretty good shape, I know Muay Thai is big on stamina, power, and speed. I run everyday and my stamina is pretty good, but what are some other things I could do besides run to improve my bodys stamina, speed, power, etc.
And also I forget to add this. If there really isnt anything I can do on the bag then what are some things I can do to get my body as ready as I can for when I do acually get to do it. Im already in pretty good shape, I know Muay Thai is big on stamina, power, and speed. I run everyday and my stamina is pretty good, but what are some other things I could do besides run to improve my bodys stamina, speed, power, etc.