Whenever someone mentions Muay Thai and women in the same sentence you are probably thinking something like – no way. Prepare for a shock – there are many professional female Muay Thai fighters. Women in Thailand and from all over the world are fighting on professional tournaments.
Muay Thai is more than 700 years old and even though it started as a combat skill set, it soon becomes part of Thai heritage and culture. It was once used against foreign conquerors, but it soon became a sport practiced by men. Starting from the late 20th century, it is not unusual to see women in the rings. But, it is good to point out that when we talk about Muay Thai training we are not talking only about taking lessons in order to become a fighter in the ring. As a matter of fact, most women (and men) today, use Muay Thai training as a fitness activity that can help them with their loss weight efforts, muscle mass and overall health. In other words, Muay Thai training of this kind is just like regular gym training. Of course, there is a big difference – Muay Thai is not boring!
So, if you are close to your next holiday and you have not decided where you will spend these beautiful days, travel to Thailand where you can find some great Muay Thai training camps for women. Almost every camp accepts female students which mean that you won’t have trouble finding a good one.
Before you enroll to a camp, talk to the trainer or even better observe how the training classes look like. Your trainer should be able to evaluate your strength and stamina and according to these findings they will determine the most effective Muay Thai training program. So, you don’t have to worry about injuries and getting involved in too strenuous exercises even though your trainer will probably try to push your limits at some point.
What you can expect from this Muay Thai adventure in Thailand is better physical health and better mental health. Don’t miss this chance to have an active holiday.