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QuestionHow can I develop a strong jumping knee strike for Muay Thai?David Engel is a Muay Thai Instructor and Self Defense Trainer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 15 years of martial arts instruction and training experience, David runs California Martial Athletics with co-owner Joe Chernay. He has created and maintained martial arts programs at Rise Combat Sports in San Francisco and Round 5 Martial Arts Academy in San Leandro, with a mission to provide students with a level of comfort and competency that manifests both within and outside the martial arts context. He is also a registered cornerman for amateur and pro competitors under the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation). David was the youngest apprentice instructor of the Thai Boxing Association of America under Ajarn Chai Sirisute (2009), and was a top-ranked amateur competitor in his weight class (127-130 lb) in California between 2013 and 2015.It's important to have a good stance, because all jumping attacks require having good balance. Practice shifting your feet, and do exercises like jump squats and jump switching lunges.
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QuestionCan I learn Muay Thai at home by myself?Community AnswerThe training done in class is mainly with a partner. You would be better off trying to find a friend to train with. You could perhaps follow YouTube videos by yourself for a bit but you need to find a partner eventually.
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QuestionIs muay thai more effective than boxing?Community AnswerYes, because in a real life street fight people can kick you, so that means that you have to teach yourself how to block and counter the kicks.
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QuestionCan I train Muay Thai if I'm 13?Sam SadikuCommunity AnswerYou can train Muay Thai at any age; just make sure you are not overworking yourself.
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