KARATE vs MUAY THAI On UFC 104

KARATE vs MUAY THAI ON UFC 104

Karate

Karate is a form of martial arts originated in Okinawa, Japan. Karate has many styles. It uses kicking, punching, open-handed techniques  and knee and elbow strikes such as knife-hands or “karate chops.” Grappling, restraints, locks, throws, and vital point strikes are also included.

MUAY THAI

 If Karate originated in Japan, Muay Thai originated in Thailand. It is the country’s official sport. Muay Thai is striking form of martial arts. It is sometimes called “hard martial arts.” hands, elbows, shins, and knees are being used in Muay Thai. To execute this art you should use eight “points of contact” (Eight Limbs) which is opposite to boxing and other sports. Muay Thai techniques include punching, elbow strikes, kicking, knee strike, foot-thrust, and clinch and neck wrestling.

Lyoto Machida vs Mauricio Rua

Though Lyoto and Rua knows some other styles in fighting, Lyoto uses “karate” and Maurico Rua uses “Muay Thai”  primarily.Who will win this Saturday, is it the art of “karate” or “Muay Thai?”See results here - UFC 104 Results.

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