In this video a kyokushin karate black belt spars a Muay Thai fighter under a specific rule set. It was basically karate rules with grappling. No punches to the head were allowed, although kicks to the head were.

The fight start with the two cautiously circling before the Muay Thai fight throws a big left roundhouse kick that misses. He lands with a solid inside leg kick and shortly after a solid outside leg kick. Then another. The Muay Thai fighter attempts a punch to the body and is countered with a good kick by the Karate fighter.

The Karate fighter attempts a jumping spinning kick, which doesn’t land and ends up with him falling to the ground. Once up, he tries another spinning back kick. The intensity picks up as the two begin to trade punches and kicks.

Both fighters are throwing hard kicks and punches to the body, but time is called when the Karate fighter is accidentally poked in the eye. After a reset from the ref, the Karate fighter comes out strong and forces his opponent to the edge of the mat. This results in another reset from the referee.

Next the Muay Thai fighters throw a huge left round house kick, but follows it directly with a left punch to the face of this karate fighter, which was against the rules. The Muay Thai fighter is disqualified.

About Kyokushin

The word Kyokushin literally translates as the way of the ultimate truth. While there are many interpretations of this, basically it means the further you go down the path of Kyokushin Karate, the more you begin to learn about yourself.

Kyokushin Karate is Budo (fighting) Karate and not sports karate. It is practical and readily usable in everyday life. It is a style noted for its power and effectiveness and is known the world over by the name the strongest Karate.

Kyokushin Karate develops spirit through the depth of training involved and the high level of conditioning undertaken. This fighting spirit will allow you to keep going even when you think you can do no more. During training this fighting spirit will be tested frequently.

source: kimaa.com

About Muay Thai

Muay Thai is referred to as The Art of Eight Limbs; and using eight points of contact the body mimics weapons of war. The hands become the sword and dagger; the shins and forearms were hardened in training to act as armor against blows, and the elbow to fell opponents like a heavy mace or hammer; the legs and knees became the axe and staff. The body operated as one unit. The knees and elbows constantly searching and testing for an opening while grappling and trying to spin an enemy to the ground for the kill.

The King of Thailand is an avid fan of Muay Thai. Since being crowned its popularity has grown more than in any other era in history.

source: tigermuaythai.com