Boxing/Muay Thai- How long for it to be 'kicking' but on street. How effective.?

Question

Im always thinking when I take up boxing OR muay thai how long will I have to stay in order to be 'good' on the streets. Now im not doing it to 'beat' up people, just cause I love the sport.

BTW right now im sticking to boxing.

Answer 1

In Muay Thai, you should be ready for an actual fight in probably 6 months, but i'm pretty sure your gonna love it and stay longer.

Answer 2

Muay Thai is not the best kickboxing art.....When I lived in China I saw the Chinese SanShou team wipe out the Thailand Thai Boxing team....Muay Thai is a good art but there is no such thing as the best.As for YOU, keep trainign at the art you are in learn all that you can, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and maybe even San Shou

Answer 3

If I had to choose between those two it would have to be Muay Thai.  Why only train to use your hands when you can train your feet as well.