Is the Contender Muay Thai real Thai boxing, or is it modified kick boxing? Is Thai boxing legal?

Question

I think it'll be awesome to watch! I hope everyone is safe.

(This question may belong in boxing, but y'all seem to be pretty smart with combat sports in general.)

Answer 1

I haven't seen any of the program yet, is Stallone still involved?

But I wouldn't expect them to be throwing elbow or knee strikes to the head on an american entertainment show. I think it will be a watered down version of Muay Thai.

Answer 2

Hi Muay Thai is absolutely legal......and quite real.

It should be an interesting show and if it's done right ought to be fun to watch.

To answer your question about it being modified kick boxing.....no. Muay Thai is actually the national sport of Thailand. It's sometimes referred to as 8 limb boxing. Simply because legal strikes include 2 hands, 2 feet, 2 elbows, and 2 knees. You'll hear a lot about the Muay Thai clinch as well. It's a key technique to land knees to the face.

Hope that helps you!

Answer 3

I've studied Traditional Muay Thai. Not like the stuff in competitions. When they throw a kick you jump in and kick their base leg and break their knee.

Answer 4

its REAL muay thai.