Muay Thai Articles
Muay Lopburi – Thailand’s Oldest Martial Art
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 monkeys and one of the avatars of Vishnu. Muay Boran is the name given to the various forms…
Pra Jiad – Muay Thai Armbands: Everything You Need To Know
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. It can represent a Nak Muay’s relationship with their family or gym. Muay Thai is a combat sport…
What is Muay Korat?
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 easily recognizable with its wrapped forearms, heavy punches, and tree kicking. Before there was Muay Thai, conquering audiences…
Krabi Krabong – Thailand’s Deadliest Martial Art
Krabi Krabong is the deadliest martial art in Thailand. Unlike Muay Thai and Muay Boran, this is a combat system involving weapons. It is the martial art that entire armies were trained under, and the Thai military still uses it even to this day. Kings, soldiers, and many others have practiced Krabi Krabong during their…
What is Muay Chaiya?
Muay Chaiya is a martial art which originates from the southern region of Thailand. It focuses on defense and countering. It is one of the forms of Muay Boran, the precursor to Muay Thai. The deadly moves in Muay Chaiya were developed by a Buddhist monk to tame wild elephants and was even used by…
Muay Thai Legends
Mythical Muay Thai legends have earned their place in history. Heroic Nak Muay fighters who were prisoners, generals, or kings have earned Thailand its nation its sovereignty and identity through the use of Muay Thai. The sport has become a backbone of the country both culturally and religiously due to the contributions of these Muay…
Top 10 Best Muay Thai Fighters
Who are the top 10 best Muay Thai fighters in history? Muay Thai has dated back centuries as the national sport of Thailand. Across multiple generations, including a golden age, ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’ has produced some absolutely legendary figures. From the 1960s right up until the modern era, Muay Thai continues to produce…
Muay Thai Basics: Art Of 8 Limbs Explained
What are the Muay Thai basics that every viewer or athlete must know? Muay Thai can be labeled either a combat sport or a martial art. It is a fighting system which is the national sport of Thailand. It is known as the ‘Art of Eight Limbs’ because a fighter can use punches, kicks, knees,…
Muay Thai Combos: Explained
Muay Thai is one of the most complex striking combat sports, not the “sweet science” of boxing that utilizes angles and movement to create openings or Taekwondo which neglects half the body in order to allow the execution of spectacular spinning kicks. Muay Thai known as the art of 8 limbs relies on the successful…
Muay Bouk – The Pressure Fighter
Muay Thai fighters across the world, each fall into a different named style of fighting, the Muay Bouk are known for their vicious aggressive pressure, moving forward constantly unlike the Muay Femur who will step back and counter attack, the Muay Bouk aims to never take a step back instead choosing to drown their opponent…
Muay Thai Stance: Explained
One of the most crucial foundational skills to master while beginning the martial art is the Muay Thai stance. You won’t be able to attack or defend effectively if you are unable to position yourself in the correct way, which will make training difficult, your kick cumbersome and any Muay Thai sparring sessions feel like…
Muay Boran – Ancient Thai Boxing
Before the sport of Muay Thai that we see across the world today, before well-known sports brands like Fairtex and Yokkao rose to prominence, before the great champions of Saenchai P.K. Saenchai, Nokweed Davy and Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn there was Muay Boran. Muay Boran which translates to “ancient boxing” is a broad defining term used to describe…
Muay Thai Tattoos: Sak Yant
A common sight in the arenas of Bangkok, Thailand is the tattoo-adorned bodies of veteran Thai boxers. These Muay Thai combatants lean into their identity taking great pride in the title of “Nak Muay” Part of this identity is the belief not only in themselves but in the mysticism that is heavily engrained in the…
Kard Chuek: Muay Thai Ropes
Before the sport of Muay Thai that we see today shown across the world, televised in franchise events like ONE championship and Lion fight, before the echos of cheers and the clashing of shins, before the glory of Rajadamnern stadium and titles in the hallow halls of Lumpinee, there was Kard Chuek. What is Kard…
Muay Thai Jump Rope
Jump rope is a very important conditioning exercise that just about all combat sports athletes do. This is especially true in Muay Thai, where rounds of jump rope are done before every training session. Let’s dive into Muay Thai jump rope and why it is so important for Thai boxers. Going over the benefits of…
Muay Sok: The Elbow Fighter
One of the definitive features of Muay Thai that separates it from western kickboxing is the use of elbow strikes. These strikes are used liberally in short-range to deliver “bladed” impacts to the face and head to cut the face and incapacitate via knockout. No other fighting style employs these strikes as liberally as the…
Muay Thai vs BJJ
From a glance, one would say that Muay Thai and BJJ are two martial arts with nothing in common. But if you look a little deeper, Muay and BJJ do share a few small similarities. Let’s put Muay Thai vs BJJ and see how the two different martial arts match up with one another. Going…
Muay Thai vs Boxing
Two striking martial arts that commonly get compared with one another are Muay Thai and boxing. Both striking arts go hand in hand with one another but have some big differences between them. Let’s match them up and see what the similarities and differences are between Muay Thai vs boxing. Going over the history of…
Muay Thai vs Kickboxing
Many often lump in Muay Thai and kickboxing as the same thing, but this would be an incorrect assertion. They may seem similar, but they are two very different sports from one another. Here is what you need to know about Muay Thai vs Kickboxing. Going through all of the differences and similarities that the…
Muay Thai Stretches For Flexibility
In a striking martial art like Muay Thai, having good flexibility is extremely important. Read below to see the best Muay Thai stretches and the important details for performing them. Are Muay Thai stretches important? Yes, Muay Thai stretches are an extremely important part of your training. They should be done before and after every…
Wai Kru Ram Muay: The Muay Thai Dance
Muay Thai is steeped in tradition, culture, and honor. A prime example of this is the wai kru. In Thailand, the wai ไหว้ is a form of greeting and respect. Kru,ครู, in Thai language, is teacher. Put together, the wai kru is a way to pay homage to the teacher. Much importance on teachers in…
