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That’s why training Muay Thai can make you appear and feel younger
There are a multitude of benefits that can be collected by Muay Thai training. It can help you lose weight, to strengthen trust and immerse yourself in a vibrant lifestyle, full of a culture that is shared between a global community of similar people. The evidence is so obvious for those who entered a Muay […]
Like Muay Thai Clinching transforms your socket skills
The Muay Thai Clinch is one of the most used techniques of surprising and can also be used in socket scenarios such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Like the tie of the collar in struggle, the Muay Thai Clinch can be done with one or two arms; You can also check the opponent’s arms for added control. […]
5 Effective combinations with low football in Muay Thai
Low kicks play an interesting role in Muay Thai. They are powerful, effective and land many of them in a round can reduce both at the speed of a fighter and trust. However, they rarely have a direct impact on the scorecards. This is because the low kicks in Muay Thai are classified as a […]
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 […]
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 […]