Yet again the media exploits twists and misrepresents for their own gain.
I do agree the program did get the scum from the backs of beyond.
But teaching Muay Thai to kids is not harmful this is what my son does. As I have said in the thread above I would never put my son in a dangerous position at all. He never uses his skills at school at all, the school know that he does Muay Thai and have praised him on his achievements. My son always keeps his cool, in fact he is very layed back if he was to use his skills I am sure his trainer would exclude him from the camp (gym) this is explained to all students when starting that you cannot use Muay Thai outside the gym.
Not all gyms teach full contact Muay Thai it depends on the student and what stage they are up to. I agree a 5 year old should not be doing full contact. My son is 14 and does full contact because he is so experienced and would look silly coming out with head gear and body shield on. He has been training with a Lumpinee Champion for years in Thailand. My son trains his kids excellent and I am very proud of what he has achieved.
The big problem with this programme as far as I can see (except the blatant child abuse) is that it now gives parents a negative attitude towards such classes. Kids are obese at a record rate in this country, and these sorts of classes should be encouraged and shown in a good light.
There was just too much of a "Jeremy Kyle" air about that programme for me, such a shame as it could have been a very good programme.
I dont think that little girl wanted to be anywhere near that ring....
I think some of those parents were living their lives through their kids....
I think fitness and discipline are important for kids but not putting them in a ring and watching the kids hating being in there.
It was probably edited badly, as most of those programmes are !
In the real world (good gyms) this does not go on, My son looks after every one of his students with his trainer. He goes to every inter club with them and gives them support. There is (make me famous parents out there) but we are not one of them and my son makes his own path.
I totally agree with the MAKE ME FAMOUS parent .....also its WELL I DID NOT DO IT SO MY KIDS WILL parent aswell and that ,to me, is abuse cos they are forcing the kids then to do something they dont want to do....
The boy thai...he said he wanted to go out and plat with his mates....his mum and dad said no you have GOT to train....thats not just one night thats every night.....thats is bad.
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