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At our Gym, there is no use of shin guards for sparring or drills. The reasoning being that before westerners started training in Thailand in large numbers, they didn't exist. Our teachers are of the opinion that training is where you are conditioning your body to fight. If you can't handle light contact during training, how's it gonna feel in a fight the first time you get your shin smashed? Yes it hurts sometimes, but this is a fighting sport.1 point
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Thanks to both of you for the discussion and background infos! Since I started with Muay Thai, I'm more and more interested in other martial arts out there and so I came across Lethwei, as well. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to give it a try yet, but I'm looking forward to. And thank you @LengLeng for sharing your story and motivation! It always helps me to get levelled or modest again.1 point
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I agree it depends on the partner. Sparring involves 2 ppl. It doesn't work if you choose one while your partner chooses something else. And it also depends on objective as well. I have punches the bag with normal gloves, MMA gloves, bare hands. I choose it based on whether I'm training for power, accuracy, or what wrist strength. It's not like we have to pick one and never use the other.1 point
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At least part of what keeps me coming back is the way that the fear/adrenaline/exertion of training do wonders to stave off anxiety and depression. It also give my life a certain continuity in that I have something that I can feel like I've improved at every day.1 point