Posts by Benjamin Robinson31

hiddensailor14 said:We were really just giving you answers to the questions you actually asked.☕

Come back and see us again sometime. Thanks for reading.

hehe 😉 honestly, I'm on this forum all the time since I signed up. Thanks for the help, guys.

hiddensailor14 said:What, should we be reading your mind or just intuitively guessing where you're posting from?🙄

Whatever happened to basic manners?

"I am Benjamin Robinson31, I want to practice something, blah blah blah, I live in a small town in the Midwest...
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You ask a question like that, and you get exactly the kind of answer you deserve...

Fine, I was just saying...

ruggedpanther27 said:Honestly, that sounds like the best move.👍

My recommendation: check out the clubs in Holy Spirit or Spartan. You could also try UFK Dubrava, though I'm not sure about their exact schedule—they mostly focus on MMA, so they might have Muay Thai sessions tucked in there somewhere.

There’s a massive problem here, and it’s because I’m stuck way too far from the city.

placidbison20 said:No, those are actually great years to start training.

thanks a ton

placidbison20 said:That works too. I’m just saying, if you’re feeling unsure about boxing, you really can't go wrong with that choice.

Thanks, guys. One more question: I'm 15 and a half. Is it too late to start training something like this?

placidbison20 said:Just watch videos of all three and make up your own mind.

Boxing is always a solid way to start. It builds a great foundation, and you can easily transition into other styles later on.

How would you say "Thai boxing" right now in Thai?

hiddensailor14 said:If it’s just hands and great cardio, you’re looking at boxing. Of course, boxing isn't just swinging wildly; you’re working on footwork, slipping punches, all that...
Hands and feet, but no elbows or knees—that’s kickboxing.
Hands and feet, combined with elbows and knees—now we’re talking Muay Thai.

In none of these disciplines are you obligated to step into a ring for competition, or even to participate in sparring. It all comes down to what you want out of it. Though, honestly, I doubt you won't feel the itch to try some light sparring after a few months of shadowboxing, hitting focus mitts, or pounding the heavy bag. Don't worry, nobody is going to jump you🙄; people don't train combat sports because they're idiots. And no one is going to toss you to the strongest guy in the gym just to watch you get broken🙄. If a coach does put you in a session, they’ll make sure the other person "goes easy," because actual morons are much rarer in these gyms than people tend to think...
Where did this idea come from that you have to compete?🤷

I've never done any combat sports, just played handball. So, based on what you listed, what would be a good choice if you could recommend something?

Just hand strikes, or maybe elbows and knees too.

Can anyone help me out? I’m looking to sign up for some kind of martial arts, but I want something more on the recreational side. You know, just a hobby where they don't throw you straight into the deep end of competitions right away.