The headbutt striking technique is as old as fighting and martial arts itself. In the muay thai ring headbutts are illegal. But if you go back to the origins of muay thai which lie in the ‘Ancient Boxing’ combat of muay boran you will find the headbutt was commonly used. Muay boran along with modern…
Mongkol – The Magical Headband of Muay Thai
What is the signifigance of the muay thai headband worn by fighters before the match starts? Thailand is a land steeped in spiritual tradition, mysticism and many superstitions. The combat art of muay thai also like many other Thai arts such as music, dance and massage, deeply connected with Thailand’s spiritual belief. The mystic and…
6 Kickboxing Combos for Heavy Bag Drills & Sparring
In this post you will learn 6 effective and easy kickboxing combos for heavy bag drilling and sparring. These kickboxing combos are used regularly by pros. Kickboxing is a relatively simple martial art in terms of techniques and attacking weapons. Punches, knees and kicks can be very effective in fighting. But it is when you…
The Muay Thai Dance Before the Fight – Wai Khru Ram Muay
What is the muay thai dance done before each Thai boxing match? Why is it performed and what does it signify? The cultural and traditional aspects of muay thai makes this martial uniquely distinct from all other martial arts in the world today. For the Thai people tradition, honor, respect and religion and spiritual belief…
Best Martial Art for Self Defense – 3 Important Questions to Consider
What is the best martial art for self defense? A lot of people’s motivations for taking up martial arts in the first place is of course to be able to defend themselves. As there are many different styles of martial arts available to learn, how do we pick which one is best for the purpose…
Muay Boran – Thailand’s Ancient Boxing Art
The literal translation of the term muay boran is ‘ancient boxing’. The ‘ancient boxing’ art has a long history rooted in battlefield fighting and ancient combat. In peace time, muay boran was developed as a system to organize contests to choose the best of the warriors who were then selected as the King’s guards. As…
Shadow Boxing – 8 Championship Tips
Shadow boxing is a part of virtually all combat striking arts and it is a crucial exercise in all training sessions. Shadow boxing is very versatile and as such can be: But if you are just going through the motions and viewing your shadowboxing as simply to warm up and get the body loose for…
6 Deadly Elbows of Muay Thai
Muay thai, as ‘the Art of 8 Limbs’ includes elbows as part of the devastating techniques that make up the art. In terms of competitive matches in combat sports, muay thai is one of the few that permit the use of elbows. In kickboxing, boxing, Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing) elbows are not permitted and as such…
Technique Based Heavy Bag Workout for Muay Thai
Training from home or solo, the heavy bag will be your best friend and most important tool. But without a trainer or training partners how is it possible to improve your technique? That is the focus of this heavy bag workout – practicing and improving your muay thai technique. In a previous post you can…
Top 10 Female Muay Thai Fighters
The list below of Top 10 female muay thai fighters is not restricted to Thai nationals but also includes international fighters who have fought and won world titles in muay thai as well as making a name for themselves in kickboxing and MMA. This list is only my opinion of the top female muay thai…