Originally Posted by Cornelius

I don't brag how hard I am simply because I'm not, and I can't stand people who "act hard" as you say, it's very boring and tedious. There is always someone better and "harder" (just to coin the phrase)

I'm a Roman Catholic, but there isn't any hard proof that there is a an almighty God, so I'm not religious, but I find Buddhism extremely interesting, and the amazing feats that the Shaolin Monks can do based on their beliefs is overwhelming.

So for me, the Thai way is a complete package, harmony, peace, discipline and self confidence. it's not about the ability for fight, I'd rather sort a problem out another way than to resort to physical violence. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, or maybe I'm finding my inner peace but whatever the reason, I'm not interested in fighting, be it street, or on an amateur level to see how good or bad I am. I do it on a spiritual level.

Have to agree that Swimming and playing squash is an easier and less painful way of getting fit, but there isn't many people about that do play squash, and I havent' played since I was in college

Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf

Agreed.

Lets not get into religion though ... as it's the single reason for every war and terrorist attack in this world, yet there is no proof that these gods even exist.

Originally Posted by kilo_4que

OMG Vapid, what the hell is it with you man. Have you realised how bad you look by starting more threads dedicated to Tripple

Originally Posted by Vapid

I don't give a flying **** what other users think of me.

Originally Posted by Cornelius

I'm not religious, but I find Buddhism extremely interesting, and the amazing feats that the Shaolin Monks can do based on their beliefs is overwhelming.

So for me, the Thai way is a complete package, harmony, peace, discipline and self confidence. it's not about the ability for fight, I'd rather sort a problem out another way than to resort to physical violence. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, or maybe I'm finding my inner peace but whatever the reason, I'm not interested in fighting, be it street, or on an amateur level to see how good or bad I am. I do it on a spiritual level.

Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf

I would agree with you if I were in Thailand ... where this is not a sport it's a religion. However over here and in the states having a martial art belt is more an excuse to walk around with bloaty head syndrome bragging about how hard you are and how many people you can beat up. Both of which are

If you want to become fit start swimming and playing squash. These combined are the best work out you can give your body and you will achieve the desired results faster ... albeit with a slightly less overwhelming brag status

Originally Posted by 320bhp

There are more reasons to take up a martial art, as paul said he dose it for fitness while i do it for taking part in compatitions. As for the brabbing and haveing belts as u put it, muay thai does not have a gradeing system like kickboxing karate or even judo.

Originally Posted by Cornelius

Never a true-er word said, never argue about politics and religion

Originally Posted by kilo_4que

In actual fact there is grading. Insted of belts you get armbands.

I used to do Muay Thai but very few people would opt for grading