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 Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:26 pm
Well, before I get to my point, I want to let you know that I have a fascination with Thailand and Mongolia (that doesn't matter) so, just letting you know.
Now my point and concern is that I am trying to dabble in Muay Thai Kickboxing more, but I am afraid it is disgraceful to do so. Its such a rich cultural martial art and I may actually fight someone who is Thai and was born in Thailand and learned Muay Thai in Thailand. I don't want to be disgraceful and mock his culture, I have the utmost respect, I really do want to learn some more Muay Thai, but I can't help but feel I shouldn't even try. Can you guys give a bit of advice please?
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 8:08 pm
I think in this case, the attitude is more important than the skill. Your attitude seems to be in the right place in that you respect the culture and recognize that you are no expert at it. Everyone has to begin somewhere in martial arts, even those that are natives to Thailand. I'd say, go for it with a humble attitude, like with any martial arts.
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 8:26 pm
I never thought about it like that, to tell the truth. I don't think it should be a problem though. I take karate, and I'm not worried that a japanese person will be offended by anything. I'd say, go for it. Plenty of people that aren't from thailand learn muay thai, why should it be different for you?
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 8:32 pm
Ihabia I never thought about it like that, to tell the truth. I don't think it should be a problem though. I take karate, and I'm not worried that a japanese person will be offended by anything. I'd say, go for it. Plenty of people that aren't from thailand learn muay thai, why should it be different for you? Exactly! Heh It would be an even bigger taboo for me considering the Chinese and the Japanese hate each other and I'm practicing a Japanese martial arts.
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 7:26 am
Thanks guys, maybe I just worry too much. Hehe.
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:03 am
There are only 2 real ways that you can offend the people of Thai land:
1. Insulting their religion.
2. Insulting their royal family.
You should find them to be a warm and friendly people otherwise.
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Delmar_Denban Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:21 am
Delmar_Denban There are only 2 real ways that you can offend the people of Thai land: 1. Insulting their religion. 2. Insulting their royal family. You should find them to be a warm and friendly people otherwise. Hehe, ok, thats good. I don't plan on doing either.
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 4:21 pm
Yeah, don't worry yourself with it. If you want to take muay thai, all the power to you.
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:39 pm
I talked to him about it, he said I should stop worrying so much. Thats a relief. Thanks for the advice guys.
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 11:19 pm
As long as you dont abstardizise it or disrespect it, you're safe.
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Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:25 pm
Well if u get good at it, wouldnt he have respect for u rather then the other thing?
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:21 pm
Jazbo Well, before I get to my point, I want to let you know that I have a fascination with Thailand and Mongolia (that doesn't matter) so, just letting you know. Now my point and concern is that I am trying to dabble in Muay Thai Kickboxing more, but I am afraid it is disgraceful to do so. Its such a rich cultural martial art and I may actually fight someone who is Thai and was born in Thailand and learned Muay Thai in Thailand. I don't want to be disgraceful and mock his culture, I have the utmost respect, I really do want to learn some more Muay Thai, but I can't help but feel I shouldn't even try. Can you guys give a bit of advice please? Muay Thai was stolen from Cambodia, I've also KO'd loads of Thai's, culture has nothing to do with how eligable you are to study an art.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:25 pm
Jazbo Delmar_Denban There are only 2 real ways that you can offend the people of Thai land: 1. Insulting their religion. 2. Insulting their royal family. You should find them to be a warm and friendly people otherwise. Hehe, ok, thats good. I don't plan on doing either. Pfft, at one point I used to go to Thailand regulary, and I know ALOT more ways of insulting them.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:28 pm
Jass Jazbo Delmar_Denban There are only 2 real ways that you can offend the people of Thai land: 1. Insulting their religion. 2. Insulting their royal family. You should find them to be a warm and friendly people otherwise. Hehe, ok, thats good. I don't plan on doing either. Pfft, at one point I used to go to Thailand regulary, and I know ALOT more ways of insulting them. Care to name any?
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:09 pm
Ihabia Jass Jazbo Delmar_Denban There are only 2 real ways that you can offend the people of Thai land: 1. Insulting their religion. 2. Insulting their royal family. You should find them to be a warm and friendly people otherwise. Hehe, ok, thats good. I don't plan on doing either. Pfft, at one point I used to go to Thailand regulary, and I know ALOT more ways of insulting them. Care to name any? Why is this turning into people challenging eachother and stuff? It was a simple question that has been solved... I don't think we need an animosity now.
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