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The definitive guide to being a superfan Muay Thai
Muay Thai is suffering an unprecedented period of growth. At the beginning of the 90s it was a martial art, relatively unknown outside Thailand and very few people could have foreseen the enormous impact that he would have had on the panorama of global combat sport just over three decades later. Muay Thai went from […]
How to avoid being conquered by a Muay Khao
A Muay Khao is a dangerous opponent that many Nak Muays fear in front of the ring. This type of fighter specializes in the most brutal aspects of Muay Thai, ranging from incessant aggressions forward, acute elbows and, as their name imposes, the purple knees stabbed. It is because the favorite weapons of a Muay […]
6 Muay Thai and Kickboxing Fights We Can’t Wait to See in ONE Championship in 2025
2024 was a huge year for ONE Championship. They offered weekly shows of combat sports such as Muay Thai, Submission Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, promoting sensational pay-per-view cards from around the world. Their extensive all-star roster showcased some absolutely electrifying bouts, including epic bouts such as Tawanchai vs […]
4 simple tricks to help you master rear foot fighting in Muay Thai
Fighting defensively is an aspect of Muay Thai synonymous with counterattacking. This means it is most effective when you are facing an aggressive fighter and can use their forward pressure and attack attempts to your advantage. While, in essence, back foot fighting can simply be defined as scoring with kicks while moving away from your […]
5 Ways to Close the Distance in Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a range game. The sport’s eight weapons allow you to fight long-distance attacks with strikes and kicks, medium-distance attacks with punches and knees, or close-range attacks with clinches and elbows. This versatility can often create exciting battles, such as when a kicker meets a clincher and both athletes struggle to keep exchanges […]
5 bodyweight exercises to increase kicking power in Muay Thai
When you train Muay Thai, increasing the power of your kicks comes down to two things: your technique and your physical ability. Many Nak Muay focus a lot on technique, and rightly so, but they often forget to pay as much attention to physical ability. Fortunately, kicking power can be developed without any equipment! Conditioning […]
An updated guide to today’s Muay Thai scoring systems
Muay Thai is Thailand’s national sport and, until recently, the way a fight was scored was dictated by Thailand’s elite stadiums. It was a nuanced system, somewhat influenced by elements of randomness and strategy, that left many foreigners and laypeople confused when the winner of a match was announced. As the sport grew in popularity, […]
How to Avoid Getting Wiped Out in Muay Thai
Sweeps are some of the highest scoring techniques in Muay Thai. Knocking off an opponent’s legs and sending them crashing to the canvas requires exceptional timing and skill. The simple sight of you standing over your downed opponent can often sway the judges and ensure a close round in your favor. Since a single sweep […]
Building the perfect Muay Thai fighter: 5 essential attributes
Muay Thai is a combat sport that combines grace, power and precision. While the sport itself is deeply rooted in tradition and discipline, the modern fighter must possess a combination of physical and mental attributes to be successful in the ring. Building the perfect Muay Thai fighter means developing specific qualities that allow the practitioner […]