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How is Muay Thai Bag Different than a Boxing Bag?

By Jonathon Hardcastle

Muay Thai is a form of martial arts that comes from Indochina. It has become quite the popular sport in Thailand and other South Pacific areas. Today, modern Muay Thai is typically a ring sport where gloves that are similar to boxing gloves are used. The form of Muay Thai is commonly found in the training used for mixed martial arts; many trainers have a Muay Thai bag in their facility.

Based on the ideology of Muay Thai, there are eight places on the body than can be used to attack and overpower an opponent. These eight places start with the hands and feet (which account for four places total); the remaining points are from the elbow to the knee.

Because these attacks are more unique than other forms of fighting and martial arts, Muay Thai requires specialized training and equipment. This is where the Muay Thai bag comes in; it is a heavy hanging bag that is designed to meet the needs of all Muay Thai practicers.

When compared to a traditional boxing bag, a Muay Thai bag is longer and thinner. Bag height is usually between five and six feet long; this length accommodates to high and low kicks and punches. For the ongoing and easy practice of holds, the diameter of this bag is similar to a person.

The bag falls into the standard weight range categories as most heavy boxing bags do. The average weight is at least 85 pounds, which is ideal for the tough punches and kicks that will be thrown its way.

Unlike other heavy bags, many Muay Thai bags are shipped to gyms and at home users unfilled. This allows an experienced Muay Thai trainer to customize the filling of the bag the way the feel should be optimal.

Although a Muay Thai bag is similar to a heavy boxing bag, it is designed to handle more force. It is because of this force that many Muay Thai trainers use different fillers. Typically, most experienced trainers will fill the bag's bottom with sand; the sand is dense and keeps the bag from moving too much.

After the sand, the rent of the bag can be filled with rice, flour, or cloth rags. Each of these items has their own benefits. For example, cloth rags easily absorb all blows; flower has a similar feel to stand when in the bag; rice is a good compromise between the two.

Muay Thai is a sport that is exciting like no other; the blows are amazing! Since there are benefits to utilizing special training and equipment, it is no wonder why these Muay Thai heavy bags are found in the homes and training centers of martial arts participants all around the globe. - 26706

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