Impression of Dutch Muay Thai

[ineedtobenicer]

Long time martial arts practioner/teacher (karate/jujutsu/mma/kickboxing)

 

Health club cancelled my program about 4 years ago so I said "I quit teaching" and enrolled at my friends gym.

 

He calls what he does Dutch muay thai and I assumed that meant the style of muay thai done by the Dutch.

 

I had occasion to train at a gym recently who had to say "Dutch" muay thai is a sloppy perversion of Thai muay thai and cannot be considered "real" muay thai.

 

You all are practitioners of what I understand to be muay thai from Thailand so I've got to ask what are your views on Dutch muay thai:

 

Garbage done by the Dutch

OR

I don't care what it's called, if they hit me good for them if I stop them and hit them better for me.

 

I have a thick skin so I won't be insulted by anyone calling it garbage.

 

I like my friend's gym, his coaching style, the people training with me and I'm learning stuff.   He could call it Combat Ballet for all I care.

[Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu]

Dutch style is a kickboxing style that took its origin from Japanese Kickboxing with Kyokushin karate influence. Kickboxing isn't really Muay Thai. Doesn't mean it is garbage, or whatnot. It's just a different thing.

[oldman]

I love dutch kickboxing and muay thai. I think these days a lot techniques are mixed together. Both have unique techniques which are useful. Maybe kickboxing cant be called muay thai cuz it doesnt have the elbows/knees and clinch. But I'd say if you enjoy training at your gym then keep training and watch a lot of thai vids too to keep your clinch skills high. Also lots of elbow and knee sparring. 

[Tom Riddle]

The tactics used in Dutch kickboxing are heavily influenced by Japanese kickboxing, which is in turn influenced by Muay Thai. The variety of weapons used in the two striking techniques is the most noticeable distinction.