Fighting and Training Can you Train Muay Thai Without Sparring? Posted on November 17, 2024October 26, 2024 By Angela Chang Whether you’re here for fitness, fun, or the challenge of learning something new, you can build great skills without sparring. Here’s what training without sparring looks like, plus the pros and cons, and some things to consider if your goals change down the line. Read more
Fighting and Training The Rules of Hard Sparring & Clinching: The Compromise Posted on January 29, 2021October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang However, what if there could be a median between the light, playful technique-based Thai style of sparring, and the powerful, fast-paced Dutch style of sparring? Some say that there’s a time a place for hard sparring and that it can be worked into any regimen. However, it can also be argued that it’s more about the people you choose to do this with (and less about a forced environment). Controlled hard sparring and hard clinching with the right people can bring you the best of both worlds – the impeccable timing of the Thais and fearsome shots of the Dutch. Read more