Here is how to get in effective muay thai workouts at home so that you can not only maintain your skill and conditioning level but also improve through focussed and dedicated home training sessions. So in this post we cover different scenarios for nak muay (Thai boxers), fighters and students who train solo at home…
The roundhouse kick is a powerful technique to damage and KO an opponent. The MMA roundhouse kick has its origins in different martial arts including Muay Thai and Karate. However the muay thai roundhouse kick is widely considered the most powerful style of round kick in martial arts and also one of the most influential…
Here is how to increase kicking power, whether for muay thai, MMA, Karate or any other striking martial art that utilizes kicks. If you follow the tips given below and implement them consistently for at least one month, you will increase the power, speed and height of your kicks – guaranteed. Just understand that it…
When it comes to training and improving your striking for MMA there is a lot you can do on your own, outside of the gym and without a partner. Grappling for MMA on the other hand requires a lot more partner work. While there is definitely a lot you can work on solo for MMA…
Here we look at 7 basic fighting moves step by step used across different martial arts that anyone of any experience level can learn. These 7 basic fighting moves are included because they are relatively simple yet very effective techniques in a self-defense situation. Anyone (no matter size, weight, age of gender) can learn and…
I’ve been practicing martial artist for over 10 years and of the most common questions asked is: ‘How can I increase my flexibility for high kicks?”. The common answer given by most martial artists is to simply “stretch more”. But there are a few other even more important factors (besides simply stretching more) that will…
The kickboxing stance is the foundation of all your techniques in kickboxing. Landing your strikes, defending strikes with solid blocking and using movement and evasiveness all come from having a solid kickboxing stance. In martial arts a strong stance is your foundation and is what is usually trained and taught first for a new student.…
There are 3 types of punches that are used by all combat systems/sports and martial arts. They are: Whether muay thai, boxing, karate, savate, Sanda or MMA each use these 3 types of punches in combat and fighting. Each punch itself can be delivered with differences that make them unique to their style. Outside of…
One of the most common questions asked in muay thai is, “How Can I kick higher and harder?”. After reading this post you will have a full program that integrates all the required components to increase height and power in your muay thai kicks. Also you will be able to search and find different exercises…
Shadow boxing is a must in muay thai. It is part of every training session and even pre fight routines. As someone starting out it is easy to feel a bit funny doing shadow boxing as you are not sure of exactly what to do and how to move. The muay thai shadow boxing drills below…
