Mongkon: Muay Thai Headband explained
The Mongkon, sometimes known as the Muay Thai Headband, is a piece of material Nak Muays wear into the ring before Muay Thai fights. It is closely connected to Thai Buddhism and is steeped in tradition. The …
The Mongkon, sometimes known as the Muay Thai Headband, is a piece of material Nak Muays wear into the ring before Muay Thai fights. It is closely connected to Thai Buddhism and is steeped in tradition. The …
The Muay Thai clinch is one of the most unique aspects of the art of eight limbs. The Muay Thai clinch, sometimes called the plumb, is not found in other striking arts such as kickboxing or boxing. …
Sak Yant tattoos are traditional Thai Buddhist tattoos which come with spiritual protections. To obtain these protections, the wearer must abide by certain rules. What are the Sak Yant tattoo rules? In Muay Thai fighting, Sak Yant …
What is a Nak Muay? A Nak Muay is a fighter in the sport of Muay Thai. The more direct translation to English would be “Thai Boxer” as Muay Thai translates to “Thai Boxing.” Nak Muay is …
“Ladies Please Don’t Touch the Stage” signs were formerly placed ringside in Muay Thai venues until recently as women have blazed a new trail and made history. Women in Muay Thai (Muay Ying) have suffered a great …
What are the top 10 best Muay Thai gyms on the planet? From across the globe, we have assembled the best Muay Thai gyms where fighters can train at. This list is based on notable fighters, world …
A Muay Thai switch kick is when a Nak Muay brings their rear foot forward and kicks one’s opponent with their lead foot. In this guide, we have assembled some of the top fighters in Muay Thai …
Muay Lopburi is Thailand’s oldest form of Muay Thai with over a thousand years of history. It is one of the four styles of Muay Boran and by far the most ancient. It even shares relations with …
Pra Jiad are the armbands Muay Thai fighters wear. Muay Thai is steeped in rich traditions, history, and spiritualism which associates with the nation of Thailand. The Pra Jiad is an extension of the culture of Thailand. …
Muay Korat is an archaic Thai martial art. It is one of the forms of Muay Boran, which is the term used to refer to Muay Thai before it was given formalized universal rules. Muay Korat is …