In this post we discuss how to develop a high level of muay thai cardio and how to never get tired again when it comes to your muay thai training, sparring or competition. We look at current training methods to develop cardio for muay thai in traditional thai gyms and how to improve on it…
Probably the most important decision you will make when it comes to training muay thai is choosing the right muay thai gym to train at. The muay thai gym you choose most likely will be the gym where you will train and spend most of your time at for the rest of your muay thai…
Outside of Thailand, the growth in popularity of muay thai can largely be attributed to the surge in popularity of MMA. This is due to the recognition of the superior striking within muay thai that makes muay thai an indispensable component of MMA stand up. Muay thai is a complete martial art in its own…
I am a big believer in being a well rounded martial artist. And while high level competitors do not have the time to train in other disciplines other than what they compete in (i.e Judo, MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai), as someone who trains for self development, I believe learning a bit from other styles can…
There are 4 main styles of muay thai fighter, Muay Femur, Muay Mat, Muay Khao and the explosive and damaging kicker of the Muay Tae style. In this post we look at the characteristics of the expert kicker’s style and the best exponents of the muay tae style from the old ‘black and white’ TV…
Sparring is one of the most fun parts of muay thai training and also probably the most important part also. Sparring is where you get to test what you have learnt in a safe manner if done the right way. The key is your mindset. Here are the best muay thai sparring mindset tips to…
This post will look at Muay Thai vs Krav Maga; what the main differences are and the original intent and purposes of both of these very popular martial arts systems. I hope this post will contribute to the reader being able to make a better and informed decision on which martial art to take up…
Here are what I consider are the best when it comes to muay thai movies. The national combat sport of Thailand, Muay Thai, has enjoyed a tremendous boost in popularity in recent years. Of course, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) deserve a standing ovation for exposing audiences to certain techniques used in Muay Thai, mainly clinching,…
A common criticism of muay thai fighters is that they lack ‘hands’ or the raw power and skill of a pure boxer who specializes in punching. This is completely untrue and the muay mat style is where you will see muay thai’s best boxers with heavy hands who look to damage their opponents quickly and…
I’ve got to admit that the coolest, freshest looking martial arts training and fighting gear out there has to be muay thai shorts. Just my opinion. These days there is a huge variety of designs, fits and styles that will satisfy everyone. But what are the important factors to consider when buying a fresh pair?…
