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Muay Thai is known to be one of the most dangerous combat games so far. The art of eight limbs was once banned just because it was far too dangerous to be practiced on mainstream media. Muay Thai is now becoming rapidly popular because people are loving this bloody battle where you take full control of your body and acquire the best possible combat and self-defense skills. Although for a very long time Muay Thai was one of the most popular street art, however, now it is coming into mainstream combat art as well. People from around the world are not only interested in learning about it but they are also appreciating the art.
Since it is a bloody game that requires a lot of work and you also need to keep in mind your safety, it is very important to know how you can stay safe. To help the beginner know how they can easily wrap their hands while practicing for Muay Thai, we have mentioned simple ways that can be mastered by the beginner as well.
How to Wrap Your Hands for Muay Thai?
Your hand has 27 bones that are all adjusted and joined together so you can not only move it properly but also punch someone when needed. When you make a fist, your palm will not be facing or touching your opponent which means you do not have to worry about it. However, your knuckles, fingers, and thumb are the most vulnerable when you punch someone. Start with understanding the first making technique because most people keep their thumb tucked under the digits rather than locking it on the exterior side of the digits.
The most common way of wrapping the hands in Thailand is to use cloth wrap. The focus is to use the cloth as a way of padding. You need to cover your knuckles and add an extra layer so you do not end up hurting your fingers. Start by wrapping it around your fingers and then gently take support of your palms as well. After wrapping your hand, wear a glove as well. If you are practicing try to wear big enough gloves that you do not feel the punch. For bag work use 14-16oz gloves so you can attack without facing a bruise or strain on your fingers directly.
Bottom Line
To sum it all up, Muay Thai is a bloody game although it is still evolving and current rules and regulations have made it safe yet you have to take all safety measures. This is mainly because without safety measures you will end up injuring yourself. For hand care, make sure to wash it right after the game. This will help you see clearly if you have bruises or scratches. Apart from this, soak your hand in cold water. This will ease pain and soothe and ache. Finally use alcohol pads to clean up all the bruises. This will disinfect all the bruises and help you avoid infection as well.