A well-known muay thai guy recently said to me that he wanted to promote muay thai and that people who do full-contact or leg kick rules or even san shou rules could all learn things from muay thai that would benefit them in their own particular style. He was respectful of the different styles. He even said he didn't think he would do good at full-contact rules. I think he probably would do very well at full contact rules, actually. But he was humble and seemed to just be interested in spreading his art of muay thai and helping out all styles of kickboxing.

I don't think one of the styles is gonna die unless the opportunities die. If the right promotions and opportunities come along for full-contact rules then that style may become more full of participants. All the big name heavies go for k1 cuz that has the exposure and respect and $$$. If there was a full contact promotion that offered $$ and respect and exposure then I think kickboxing athletes would go into that.

Dirtykid I am sorry to dissapoint you. I have let myself down. Will try harder next time.