Category Archives: Muay Thai

It’s more than a thousand years old and is practiced all over the world by people of all ages. Muay Thai, a.k.a. Thai boxing, is a combat sport that originates in Thailand. Asian Geographic refers to it as ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’. Image Source - https://bit.ly/2u9V2Kl Known for its efficiency paired with raw simplicity, it’s a strike-based sport that uses punches, elbows, kicks and knees with various clinching techniques. You may feel overwhelmed when you think about how intense Read more [...]

Muay Thai is rapidly turning into one of the world’s most popular martial arts. It was originally an obscure type of kickboxing from Thailand. (There, it is their national form of combat.) It has many life-changing benefits and has become a cultural phenomenon in the West. This blog post aims to give those starting out some basic information before their first class in order to fire them up. Read further to find out what you need to know. A Quick Guide to Muay Thai for Beginners Choose Read more [...]

Muay Thai involves the use of your shins, elbows, and knees as weapons. Powerful kicks play a major role in your performance as good kickers are at an advantage. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at some of the types of kicks that you need to know as a Muay Thai fighter. Push Kick Also known as Teep Kick, this type of kick is basically a long range straight foot-thrust. A push kick is a powerful weapon to target the opponent’s solar plexus, hips, abs, and even the face. It helps to set Read more [...]

Most sports, if done regularly, help you achieve a high level of fitness. Muay Thai is no different. It can help you become faster, stronger and healthier if practiced on a regular basis. Muay Thai is an extremely effective form of martial arts and great for those who want to lose weight. It’s the go-to activity for people wanting a muscular yet lean physique. This blog will elaborate how you can benefit from Muay Thai in everyday life. Increased core strength The aim of core strength Read more [...]

The first day of anything can be an intimidating experience for a beginner. This is especially true for Muay Thai. You’ll learn a lot when you first start your training and it can seem overwhelming. Here are twelve essential tips to help you prepare. 1. Your body shape doesn’t matter. No one is expected to be in tip-top shape when they first start training. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn. Besides, practicing Muay Thai will help you to get into shape. 2. Read more [...]