Is Muay Thai scary?
It can look really scary for people who are not used to any type of martial arts. The training is rigorous and very intense. It involves a lot of close contact with other people as muay thai is a sport that have elements of clinching. Even so it’s an amazing sport with even more amazing people.
Should I take boxing or Muay Thai?
Boxing is very effective within its own ruleset, but Muay Thai can be more effective as a martial art in an MMA or self-defense situation. Muay Thai might be the most effective martial art overall, but boxing certainly does offer a lot in terms of distance control and evasive defense.
Are boxers scared of getting hit in the gym?
I can bet you right now that the most confident fighters you see in the gyms are probably not going to be the most beat-up ones. Often, the reason why fighters are scared of getting hit is because they’ve subjected themselves to getting hit hard. They’ve somehow made up in their mind that they need to get hit hard in order to learn how to fight.
Is there any way to get around the fear of fighting?
There’s no way to get around that. Whatever hurts you, will scare you. Actually…whatever MIGHT hurt you, will scare you. Secondly, there’s a good chance you’re not seeing the punches. Imagine hearing a scary sound around the corner but you can’t see what it is. It’s creepy as hell! Imagine trying to fight with your eyes closed.
Do you have a fear of getting hit by a punching bag?
The fear of getting hit cripples even the best of us. I’ve seen dozens of amazing athletes…all talented, intelligent, fast, powerful…all reduced to easily fatigued punching bags in the ring because of this fear. And it’s ESPECIALLYa common problem among beginners learning how to box.
Why are fighters so scared of getting hit?
Often, the reason why fighters are scared of getting hit is because they’ve subjected themselves to getting hit hard. They’ve somehow made up in their mind that they need to get hit hard in order to learn how to fight. Did you learn something?