So with the increasing far right movements and their violent thugs getting more confident, I figured it might be the time to get some self defence training going.

From a young age I have been doing judo and boxing though it has been some years since I got lessons. I occasionally spar or shadow box but I need to do more I feel.

My eye fell on Muay Thai but I have no experience in it. It seems like it is a respected self defence art by many but I wanted some opinions before I went.

  • SlayGuevara@lemmygrad.mlOP
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    23 days ago

    Yeah the gym in my city thing is how I ended up on Muay Thai. Seems like a decent gym with a good mentality.

    I managed to reach brown belt in judo before I stopped due to scheduling issues. So I’d say better than most people lol but in the judo world for someone my age rn it’s definitely not uncommon.

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      23 days ago

      If they compete in Thailand that’s a really good sign.

      Honestly you sound like you’re doing everything right. If you have brown kyu grade in judo and can box and you join a good Muay Thai gym then you can handle yourself.