One of the more mysterious forms of Muay Boran is Muay Tha Sao. This is an ancient martial art based in the Northern region of Thailand. Its abilities have been closely guarded as a family secret for centuries. Muay Tha Sao, which translates to Monkey Feet Boxing, moves have only been passed down by approved…
There have been many hypothetical debates over how Muay Thai practitioners would fare against other fighting styles. One fighting style in particular that some are bringing up is the Israeli self-defense style known as Krav Maga. It’s a unique matchup that is an interesting puzzle to solve, so let’s break it down. Here is a…
Muay Thai boxing has gained significant popularity throughout the world of combat sports over the past decade due to its combination of devastating violence, atmosphere and traditions. The athletes are known for their skill in the art of eight limbs using punches, knees, elbows and kicks to great effect. While typically known as a top-tier…
K-1 Kickboxing is one of the incredible forces that created the combat sports boom of Japan, a golden era of combat sports. What is K-1 Kickboxing? Alongside PRIDE FC, K-1 was able to create an unforgettable epoch of sports. Additionally, K-1 was a new set of rules for fighting that has become the standard method…
Have you ever wondered if the Thai military uses a form of Muay Thai in their training? They actually do, and the name of this style is Lerdrit or Muay Lerdrit. Here is a breakdown of the military style of Muay Thai, known as Lerdrit. Read below to learn how it was developed, its purpose,…
The lethal combat sports of Muay Thai and Lethwei are bigger than ever. Since Lethwei is now being introduced, fans are curious about who would win a match between Lethwei vs Muay Thai. Let’s match them up and see how a bout between Lethwei vs Muay Thai would go. Read below to learn about these…
Most casual fight fans think that Muay Thai is just one style of striking. There are actually various Muay Thai styles within the martial art that are practiced. Here is a quick explanation of all of the Muay Thai styles. Below is a description of each Muay Thai style and some of the most famous…
You could not find two vastly more different martial arts than Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. Two martial arts from two different sides of the planet are constantly matched against each other. Here’s our take on the old Muay Thai vs Jiu Jitsu debate. Matching up these styles up to see how they compare to…
Muay Thai vs Taekwondo, what is the better and more effective martial art? Muay Thai vs Taekwondo, clash in an epic showdown. In one corner, Muay Thai, the revered ‘Art of Eight Limbs,’ emanating from the rich cultural tapestry of Thailand. In the other corner, Taekwondo, the lightning-fast Korean martial art that wields the power…
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…
