Since MUAY THAI is an extreme Combat Sport, what kind of injuries could I expect to sustain?
In general, none except for some moderate to intense muscle soreness depending on your physical condition. However, like other contact sports such as basketball or even soccer accidents can happen. Students are encouraged to train with proper form to minimize chances of injury. Training to fight in an aggressive and demanding sport like Muay Thai is a different story; fighters have the highest risk of injury because the mere nature of the sport is to win by knocking out or disabling an opponent. Training for competition is serious business and requires extreme mental and physical fortitude. Plus, the better prepared a fighter is for the bout, the less chance they have of sustaining injuries.
Related Questions
- Muay Thai seems to be more of a workout or sport as opposed to a traditional Martial Art. Aside from hitting the pads and sparring, what else do you teach?
- Since MUAY THAI is an extreme Combat Sport, what kind of injuries could I expect to sustain?
- What makes Muay Thai as a Martial Art different from Muay Thai as a sport or competition?
