Boxing v Muay Thai

[el pibe]

I'm currently boxing and wanna learn some elbows, knees, kicks, clinch etc. but feel I still have lots to learn in boxing first.

Would it affect my progress in boxing if I were to split training between the two?

Also looking at Judo down the track...Would it be easier to do 2 martial arts at once if they were one a striking and the other grappling?

 

[Frode Falch]

Train what you want to train. Be free. Have fun.

 

[Paradigm]

Train what you want to train. Be free. Have fun.

While that's true, his boxing and MT coaches are most likely going to be telling him different things regarding punches and stances.

 

[Frode Falch]

Thats true.

 

[jlagman]

While that's true, his boxing and MT coaches are most likely going to be telling him different things regarding punches and stances.

So there are no other instances in life where instructors may have opposing views, like school perhaps?

Do what you like and choose use whichever options are appropriate for whatever environment you find yourself in.

 

[wilddeuces]

Only do what you love. Eventually you will find that trianing become work/chores if it's not your passion. I've never felt that way about boxing, so I know I've found my thing. I've felt that way about other MA's (jiu jitsu) and sports (hockey and soccer).

 

[biscuitsbrah]

I say do both if it doesn't take time away from boxing. If it does interfere with boxing time then do boxing for 6 months - 1 year and then do both

 

[NGSouthpaw]

I think he should stick with one. Maybe tried it out both styles for atleast a month and then choose it. They're all great so no matter what you choose, you will be all-goods. Just be consistent with practice, that's the most important thing here.

 

[ahheadlock]

they compliment each other ok. i would probably put your main focus on boxing and do MT when you have the time, as Boxing will help your Muay Thai a lot more than Muay Thai will help your boxing.

 

[Davem10]

muay thai is probably better for self defence

many more weapons and punching in a street fight will likely break your hand, where as an elbow or knee of kick and you will be fine

im starting training muay thai soon after a year of boxing. I know the fundamentals fo boxing and will use the footwork and slips with my muay thai game

 

[Paradigm]

So there are no other instances in life where instructors may have opposing views, like school perhaps?

Do what you like and choose use whichever options are appropriate for whatever environment you find yourself in.

I have no idea how long he's been training but would you recommend a beginner train both at the same time when they don't even have their fundamentals down in one?

 

[el pibe]

Thanks guys - good advice all around

 

[el pibe]

I have no idea how long he's been training but would you recommend a beginner train both at the same time when they don't even have their fundamentals down in one?

I've been training for just 2 months so far.

 

[Melchizedek]

Bottom line is that starting Muay Thai will almost certainly negatively affect your boxing. The stances are different, with the Muay Thai stance being much more square. The balance is also different with a little more weight usually on the back leg.

I agree with Paradigm that you may want to get the fundamentals down in one sport first. That will allow you to transition between the two without getting confused.

 

[Paradigm]

I've been training for just 2 months so far.

Hmm...at this point, maybe try out both styles without committing to a gym/style and see which one you like better (you will invariably like doing one more than the other).

Not that it matters, but I'm recommending you pick Muay Thai (but I'm biased).

 

[ssullivan80]

IMO, it all depends on what your personal goals are for training. I don't see any reason that training 2 arts simultaneously as a beginner is problematic. If your goal is simply to learn different arts. Sometimes it can actually be useful to train 2 different arts as it breaks up the monotony and get's you thinking about different scenarios and how each training style would be applicable. Unless your goal is very specific (competing), than why not train another art and see what suits you best.

 

[Kanka]

Focus on one of them if you are new

 

[Sherdog'sOfficialBlackMan]

While that's true, his boxing and MT coaches are most likely going to be telling him different things regarding punches and stances.

My MT instructors already tell me different things about my punches and stances. I just take what I'm given lol. Anyway if the decision comes down to MT vs boxing I'd say focus on MT and the boxing will be supplemental.

 

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