Martial Arts Classes: 6 Reasons Why Muay Thai Is So Popular

Martial arts classes range from a variety of different styles.  There are traditional styles like Karate, Taekwondo and Kung Fu. There are also the combat sports styles like Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

The structured format of traditional styles can create a great foundation for newcomers.  They have grading systems where students can track their progress and therefore can be more popular with kids.

Combat sports styles are more competition-focused. Martial arts classes like Boxing and Kickboxing are more suitable for beginners and people who are looking to compete. As a result, kids, teens and adults who are thinking about competing tend to gravitate to these styles (although this is not a hard and fast rule).

With the rise of combat sports in the mainstream (eg. UFC), proven systems in the ring and cage continue to grow in popularity. Many great mixed martial artists have used several bases of striking. None have been more popular than the combination of Muay Thai & Boxing.

Today, we’re going to check out 6 reasons why Muay Thai is one of the most popular martial arts styles in the world.