Features of single combat, at what age should the child be brought
This sport will be of interest to the boy whowants to become strong, be able to stand up for themselves and protect the weak, girls are less likely to come to such sports sections. During the match, the opponent is allowed to beat not only with his fists and feet, but even with his knees and elbows. Thanks to the impressive victories of Thai fighters in the international arena, this kind of single combat gained popularity in the last century in many countries.
In the sections Thai boxing for children is taught from 5years, but the ring is not released before 12Photo: GettyTai boxing or Muay Thai is a spectacular hand-to-hand fight. Some trainers accept children from the age of 5 for training. In a short time even a young athlete can master the technique of successful struggle. You can bring a kid to classes without fear for his safety. Training is built in such a way as to protect against injuries. In addition to working out the methods of boxing, the guys perform a variety of physical exercises, stretches and engage in mobile games.
What workouts include
For general physical development,general strengthening exercises. Children swim in the pool, do various gymnastic complexes. Only when physical training reaches the required level, go to paired exercises. Fighting in the classroom takes place in a playful form, without causing serious strikes. A lot of time in training is given to working with shells - boxing bags of various shapes. In professional thai boxers, the mandatory element of training is special exercises that make the body immune to bumps and injuries.
Benefit from Thai boxing
In addition to self-defense skills, a child from a small agewill develop physically. His joints will become flexible and mobile, he will learn to breathe properly and move from muscle tension to relaxation and vice versa. Thai boxing will help the child develop, improve and apply not only his physical, but also personal qualities. Children athletes spend less time watching the computer monitor. Thai boxing in addition to excellent physical shape helps to develop such qualities of character as patience, strength, composure. Even if the kid does not become a champion, he can achieve success in any business.
