Should I learn boxing or muay thai?

Question

I've been thinking of learning either boxing or muay thai for fitness and self defense. Muay thai covers boxing, but is it an inferior form of punching compared to boxing?

Answer 1

I've been studying Muay Thai for years.  Great overall conditioning, defense and offensive skills.  Sounds like you like boxing too,  either way no problem.  you can still polish jabs, hooks, combinations whatever.  But to me, overall the muay thai has been more utilized in my life.

good luc

Answer 2

If you are looking for fitness and self defense i suggest you take muay thai because that is what that is more centered around. Boxing is for competion and the science of it.

Answer 3

i suggest muy thai because it covers some aspects of boxing and not only does it condition your upper body but also your lower to, hardens the shins, builds up the thighs, etc. don't forget to stretch to.

Answer 4

muay thai is allot better for your over all health