Thai Kick Boxing Stuff

Bangkok, Thai Boxing Ringside Seat

2006-10-11T06:30:00.000-07:00

Thai Boxing - Muay Thai

A unique form of boxing it is only now gaining recognition worldwide, its popularity is unmistakable with "live" television coverage at least three times a week. Thai boxing is an unique experience, which every visitor ought to see at least once during their time in Thailand. It is not just the boxing but the rituals, which accompany the bouts, which make it an exciting spectacle. Before the fights begin each boxer goes through a pre-fight routine which is a form of homage to their teachers. During the fight music is served up by specialized musicians. Attention of the audience though is focused on what is happening in the ring for Thai-style boxing not only allows the contestants to fight with their hands but also the feet, knees, elbows and practically any other part of the body. Each bout lasts usually for 5 rounds of three minutes duration.

In Bangkok there are two main stadiums. Lumpini Stadium located in Rama IV road, near Lumpini Park.

Programs are run every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., and an afternoon performance on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tel: 252-4303 or 252-8756 for further details. Rajdamnern stadium located in Rajdamnern Avenue Programmes is run on Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Sunday, with a matinee on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tel: 281-4205 or 282-4719 For details.

CD/VCD Muay Thai - Thai Kick-boxing Thailand's Most Famous Sport

2006-10-11T06:25:00.000-07:00

CD-ROM

Muay Thai has long been part of Thailand's culture. Written records of the sport before 1774 were lost when the Burmese sacked Ayudhaya. In the 1930s rules were introduced bringing the fights into the boxing ring. Prior to this fights were outside in a field with no time limit.

CD Specifications:
Thai Boxing, The King of the Ring was written by Siam Interactive Co. Bangkok.

Minimum system requirements:
Windows 3.1, 95 or 98
386 25 MHz or better CPU
8 MB of RAM or more
2X CD drive or faster
Sound output and speakers

Muay Thai - Thai Kick-boxing
Thailand's Most Famous Sport
This multimedia shows the history and techniques of Thai boxing using many short video clips. The disk is divided into five sections. Body Weapons shows the use of various parts of the body during fights. Mae Mai Muay Thai deals with more specialized techniques. History has both the history and the traditions of Muay Thai including the pre-fight ceremony Wai Khru, (paying respect to the trainer.) Knockout has video clips,
(click here for a short sample 317 KB), of ten of the best knockouts recorded in the boxing ring. Champions has interviews with Kaosai Galaxy and Samart Payakaroon, both of whom ended up world champions in western boxing, but were also Muay Thai champions before that.

Thai Boxing - Muay Thai CD-ROM
"The King of the Ring"
Price: USD $22.95
USD $19.5.-
( exclude shipping )

Boxing Gloves – How To Choose The Right Ones

2006-10-11T06:23:00.001-07:00

Boxing Gloves – How To Choose The Right Ones
By: Joel Noah

Boxing has been a very popular sport for a very long time. But, it’s not only the athlete’s ability that is important, but also the equipment that he/she uses that matter. Boxing gloves are perhaps the most important thing a boxer needs to have before stepping into the ring. Choosing the right pair is a must to ensure the best performance possible.

If you plan to step into the boxing ring anytime soon, you know that you must first have the proper pair of boxing gloves for you. Before you buy your first pair of the familiar, red gloves, there are some things that you should know.

Leather gloves are usually the most recommended. Sure, they may cost a little more than boxing gloves made out of other materials, but they will definitely last longer as well as offer better support. If you want to use boxing gloves strictly for a fitness class, the material may not matter, but if you want to train it is definitely important.

The next thing to consider is how the gloves close. Boxing gloves of the classic style, usually seen in prize fights, are often tied onto the boxer’s hands with laces. As with your shoes, a pair of gloves with laces can ensure a very snug fit.

But, Velcro enclosures are another choice. The advantage to using boxing gloves that have Velcro straps is that they can easily be put on or removed by yourself and without the help of anyone else. In fact, for anyone who has tried to lace gloves up themselves and without anyone else’s help, it is just about impossible. If you are just an average person who wants to use the gloves for general training purposes, then Velcro straps are ok for you to use.

The size of the boxing gloves that you choose is of great importance. The come in small, medium, and large, and also for men and women. Any average man will usually need a size large, while the average size boxing glove for a woman is a medium. The size can vary with different manufacturers, but it is usually standard.

Boxing gloves can weigh anywhere from 10 to 20 ounces, but those used in a professional boxing match are usually 10 ounces. If you plan to use the gloves for training, then the standard sizes are 12 ounce, 14 ounce, and 16 ounce. If you are looking for more protection, then a heavier glove is for you. If you are a beginner, then 14 or 16 ounce gloves are usually recommended. But if you plan to use them for sparring, 16 ounce gloves are the norm.

Most people think they must buy a glove that fits their hand, but this isn’t the case. If possible, put 180’ inch wraps on your hand when trying a glove on. By doing this, you can see how the feel will change with the handwrap and if a bigger size is needed.

When shopping for boxing gloves, also look for a great feature called a thumb attachment, or a thumb-lock. Most gloves made nowadays have this feature, which helps to prevent thumb injuries or any accidental eye gouges than can occur during a match.

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Which Boxing Gloves Will You Buy?

2006-10-11T06:23:00.000-07:00

Which Boxing Gloves Will You Buy?
By: Shirley Bullington

Do an online search of boxing gloves, and you’ll get more results returned than you know what to do with! First of all, you need to determine the purpose of your gloves. Are they for full contact boxing? Martial arts sparring? Training? Bag work? Aerobic kick boxing? Establish which kind of fighting you plan on participating in first. Then look at the various styles, sizes and weights.

First, go to any sporting goods store or eBay and pick up a stock pair of gloves. But will they protect you and will they help you to become a better fighter? Or are they basically worthless? Many fighters will tell you that leather gloves are the best. They may cost a little more (likely), but you will get a quality pair that will provide better support and will last longer. Note: For the purpose of this discussion we will assume you’re not a fitness class or hobbyist boxer.

You truly will get what you pay for. But that’s ok in some cases. If you’re not in the Golden Gloves, or plan on being a contestant on The Contender, then you may not need $400 gloves. But if you spend $15 on a pair, don’t expect to be the next Oscar De la Hoya. If you’re serious about the sport, and aren’t just trying it out to see if you like it, or even just periodically hitting the bag as a hobby, then invest in a good pair of gloves.

The weight of the glove is also important. You will be able to find weights ranging from 10 to 20 ounces. In most professional boxing matches, the fighters usually wear 10 oz gloves. However, for training purposes, most gloves weigh 12 oz, 14 oz, and 16 oz. The heavier the glove, the more protection it offers. For beginners, 14 oz and 16 oz gloves are recommended. For sparring purposes, 16 oz boxing gloves are standard.

Get the right size. Most gloves are sized small, medium and large sizes. On average, men will wear large, women will wear medium and youth will wear small. Of course this will vary if one has exceptionally large or small mitts. Some manufacturers also vary slightly, but for the most part the sizing is fairly standardized.

Another factor to consider is the closure on the glove; do you prefer Velcro or laces? The classic style boxing gloves that you always see in prize fights are tied on with laces. Just like lacing up your shoes, laces provide a nice snug fit. It takes two people to get lace up gloves on.

The advantage to buying a pair of boxing gloves with Velcro straps is that you can easily put on the gloves, and remove them yourself. If you have ever tried to lace a pair of gloves when nobody is around, it is almost impossible. For your average person and general training purposes, gloves with Velcro straps are very acceptable.

Buying a decent pair of boxing / sparring gloves isn’t too difficult. It just takes a little more thought that simply making a run to your favorite sporting goods store and picking up a pair that is on sale. Determine which type will suit you best. Now show me some combos!

About the Author:

Shirley Bullington, webmaster for http://www.rxboxing.com has a site that is a terrific resource for boxing information and supplies. Be sure to visit http://www.rxboxing.com

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The History Of Boxing

2006-10-11T06:15:00.000-07:00

The History Of Boxing
By: Naldo Camarones

Boxing has become one of the most celebrated sports of our time. With big name matches being held in glamorous locations like Las Vegas, it attracts the interest of media world wide as well as the attention of boxing enthusiasts.

The history of boxing shows us that the sport is basically the same as when it was first introduced. Granted some of the aspects have evolved considerably since then. However, the basic premise remains largely the same.

To trace the history of boxing to its roots we need to go back to North Africa during 4000 BC. Another place that participated in boxing early on was the Mediterranean during 1500 BC.

The first documented evidence of boxing was in Greece in 900 BC, when a ruler found the practice of watching two men beat each other entertaining. The difference between this early form of boxing and the boxing we enjoy today is that the ruler, a man named Thesus, allowed the boxing match to continue until one of the opponents was killed.

The history of boxing also indicates a very big difference in the attire worn by the boxers during the beginning of the sport and the safety equipment required today. Early boxers wore nothing except for padding on their arms and a pair of unpadded gloves.

Boxing was one of the first Olympic sports. It was part of the competition at the 668 BC Olympic Games. The competitors wore clothing but instead of gloves their hands were covered with leather straps that were designed to protect them from injury.

Looking at the more recent history of boxing we see that in 1681 in London the first bare-knuckled prize fight was fought. Very similar to the early fights that occurred in Greece, this type of boxing didn’t afford any type of protection for the participants.

As the name indicates they fought with their bare hands. Throwing punches directly to the body and the head of their opponents. This continued for many years and in 1743 the first set of documented rules were introduced. This was done mainly to prevent the deaths that had been occurring during the matches.

The rules stated that if a man fell and didn’t get up after a period of 30 seconds the boxing match would be over. It was also during this period that boxing gloves with padding were introduced and required.

Reviewing the history of boxing shows that the sport rose in popularity and championships with prize money were soon formed. This eventually graduated into the introduction of amateur boxing which is what we see during the Olympic Games today.

In amateur boxing the focus is mainly on landing punches that will score you points. The competitors are not as concerned with landing a knock-out as professional boxers are.

Throughout the recent history of boxing many amateur boxers, after competing in the Olympic Games will progress to the world of professional boxing. With the prize money many times in the millions of dollars and the endorsement deals exceeding that, it’s a lucrative career move.

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Muai-Thai or call Thai Kick Boxing Sport

2006-10-11T06:01:00.000-07:00

My hobby is sport muai-thai or can be call kick boxing in english.