Muay Thai is part of a wider family of Southeast Asian and Asian combat arts. This section explores its neighbours and relatives, including Lethwei from Myanmar, Kun Khmer from Cambodia, Muay Lao, Pencak Silat, karate, kung fu and more, comparing their history, rules and techniques with Muay Thai.
When you ask someone about martial arts belt ranks, one of the first answers is Karate. However, not everyone knows all the details of the Karate belt order. Here is a full guide for understanding the Karate belt order. Read below to learn about each rank and all of the ins and outs of this…
The continent of Asia has produced some of the best martial arts styles ever created. What do you think are the top Asian martial arts styles ever created? Check out our list of the top Asian martial arts styles below and see why they’re so effective in combat and give you a better insight next…
Yutakhun Khom is a martial art that has nearly been removed from existence. It persists today due to the determined efforts of its master. This is a dangerous and ancient Cambodian martial art that is designed to be deadly. Yutakhun Khom is believed to have been practiced and perfected by Angkorian warriors. Unlike other martial…
Arnis, also known as Eskrima or Kali, is the deadly martial art of the Philippines. This fighting form is a precolonial combat sport that the Spanish conquistadors feared as it took the lives of many who attempted to capture the islands. There are three forms of this martial art – Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali. There…
Bokator is an ancient martial art that was used on the battlefield and was nearly put to extinction. The Cambodian-based fighting system is focused on putting an enemy to death, it is less concerned with defeating someone in the ring as a combat sport. It directly translates in English to “Pounding a Lion.” This name…
Kun Khmer is not just a combat sport; it’s deeply entrenched in Cambodian culture and traditions. Throughout Cambodia’s tumultuous history, including periods of great empire and times of foreign occupation, Kun Khmer remained a source of national pride. Kun Khmer, also called Pradal Serey endured and has since experienced a resurgence. Before matches, fighters perform…
Muay Lao is a martial discipline hailing from the heart of Laos. While it may bear a resemblance to other Southeast Asian martial arts, particularly Muay Thai, it distinguishes itself with its foundational practices. What is Muay Lao? And is Muay Lao related to Muay Thai? Also, who would win in a fight, Muay Lao…
There have been tens of thousands of different martial arts created over the course of human history. Many martial arts practitioners often wonder what the oldest martial arts in the world are. Here’s a list of some of the oldest martial arts in the world and short histories about each style. Read below about each…
Many out there believe jacket wrestling started with Judo. In China, another far older form of jacket wrestling is practiced called “Shuai Jiao.” Here is a breakdown of the Chinese style of jacket wrestling called Shuai Jiao. Below is a summary of the wrestling style’s history, techniques, uniforms, and rules. What is Shuai Jiao? Chinese wrestling,…
