There are several different types of Muay Thai weight classes around the world. With so many international organizations, it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of all the varying Muay Thai weight classes. Muay Thai organizations typically use different names for weight divisions and varying weights. It can be confusing to keep track of…
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 tattoos are extremely common due to the protection they offer, as long as the wearer follows the Sak…
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 any practitioner who competes in the martial of Muay Thai. Nak Muay is the term used in the…
“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 amount of discrimination and are only just beginning to break through in the ancient sport. Women were not…
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 champions, and impressive coaching staff. From the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and, of…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
