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**Seilehogshell** · 06-03-2006, 01:46 PM

Try this website for Tai Chi and Kung Fu instructors:
http://www.taichisocietythailand.com

**SeftyJokipl** · 08-08-2006, 08:00 AM

I heard the Muay Thai often come on top against other martial arts because those practising Muay Thai achieve/have very high level of resilience. Meaning you can keep hitting a Muay Thai person and they refuse to crack!

**pipitous** · 09-08-2006, 08:00 AM

True, Muay Thai is very aggressive and really entertaining to watch. But that doesn't necessarily make it the most effective martial art. The whole idea of martial arts like Tai chi and Tae kwon do are to use the opponents energy against them.

I've heard that many people who practice muay Thai when they are young are unfit when they are older. Anyone know if this is true?

**pheelixoss** · 10-11-2006, 08:00 AM

I still believe that you can use an opponents energy against him as I've seen it in action. I admit it takes a lot of practice and the ability to react intsantly to an opponents move.

Martial arts like Tae Kwon Do and Tai chi are based on this philosophy.

Also I believe that the so called "softer" martial arts have longer lasting health benifits. Peoele practice Tai Chi well into their sixties and beyond. Both as an exercise and as a martial art.

Back to the original topic though. I'm sure there must be someone teaching Kung Fu down in Chinatown, but whether they speak English or not is a different question.

**DiBellaBam** · 02-03-2007, 02:45 PM

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!

Nice one raphaela,

NEVER been a Kung fu master who's beaten a master Thai boxer?

Where did you learn that? And how can a defensive martial art be deadly?

Fancy a fight when you get to Bangkok?

(I jus joking!!!)

**Tauntenue** · 09-21-2012, 08:52 PM

Hello
I know that at Suan Lum (Central Park between Silom road, Pra Ram 4 Road, Sarasin Road and Wireless Road)
has a variety of martial Arts practices like Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Chi Kung. It's free only you have to be there early in the morning around 6AM as there will be groups getting together for practice. And you might find it more serious than you can find at any other places in Bangkok. You might find some great masters there sometimes they are around 85 years old.

Where are you moving from? What are you going to do (as a living in Thailand? Just curious.

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SeftyJokipl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	I heard the Muay Thai often come on top against other martial arts because those practising Muay Thai achieve/have very high level of resilience. Meaning you can keep hitting a Muay Thai person and they refuse to crack! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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pipitous Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 597 Senior Member	True, Muay Thai is very aggressive and really entertaining to watch. But that doesn't necessarily make it the most effective martial art. The whole idea of martial arts like Tai chi and Tae kwon do are to use the opponents energy against them. I've heard that many people who practice muay Thai when they are young are unfit when they are older. Anyone know if this is true? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-11-2006, 08:00 AM	#4
pheelixoss Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	I still believe that you can use an opponents energy against him as I've seen it in action. I admit it takes a lot of practice and the ability to react intsantly to an opponents move. Martial arts like Tae Kwon Do and Tai chi are based on this philosophy. Also I believe that the so called "softer" martial arts have longer lasting health benifits. Peoele practice Tai Chi well into their sixties and beyond. Both as an exercise and as a martial art. Back to the original topic though. I'm sure there must be someone teaching Kung Fu down in Chinatown, but whether they speak English or not is a different question. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-03-2007, 02:45 PM	#5
DiBellaBam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 368 Senior Member	Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Nice one raphaela, NEVER been a Kung fu master who's beaten a master Thai boxer? Where did you learn that? And how can a defensive martial art be deadly? Fancy a fight when you get to Bangkok? (I jus joking!!!) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 08:52 PM	#6
Tauntenue Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Kung fu in thailand? Hello I know that at Suan Lum (Central Park between Silom road, Pra Ram 4 Road, Sarasin Road and Wireless Road) has a variety of martial Arts practices like Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Chi Kung. It's free only you have to be there early in the morning around 6AM as there will be groups getting together for practice. And you might find it more serious than you can find at any other places in Bangkok. You might find some great masters there sometimes they are around 85 years old. Where are you moving from? What are you going to do (as a living in Thailand? Just curious. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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