Why Is Muay Thai Good For Self-Defense? 7 Main Reasons
Have you ever been attacked on the street or bullied in school? Did you defend yourself successfully or not? Did you end up with a lot of bruises all over your head and body? Could it go another way around against a bigger guy who played God if you trained ancient Siamese martial art? Yeah, […]
What Should I Expect At My First Muay Thai Class?
Even if you’ve been an athlete for your whole life, your first Muay Thai class will be a new, unique experience. I was super nervous while I was heading to my training session for the first time. Despite my previous experience, I was aware of the difference between strikes and stances. And my head was […]
7 Muay Thai Stretches To Improve Flexibility And Movement
Many casual fans see Thai boxing as a martial art where fighters march forward, spamming punches to the head and leg kicks. But if you take a closer look at the difference between beginner and expert, you’ll see a lot of high kicks and entertaining knockouts. How do they do it? Well, let me reveal […]
Muay Thai Belts and Ranking System (Rank & Grade Guide)
The words “black belt” almost always conjures images of a martial artist, one who’s reached an undeniable level of proficiency in their art through years of toil, hard work, and discipline. Thanks to the martial arts impact on film, television, and pop culture, even those who’ve never personally studied any form of systemized combat recognize […]
11 Best Muay Thai Techniques for Beginners
Ah, the beginning is so hard! But you decided to start. Your Muay Thai voyage kicks off, everything changes. Now I know that you dream of becoming Buakaw Banchamek overnight, but even the greatest fighters begin with Muay Thai techniques for beginners. You can be the most promising talent in the world, but you can’t […]
Do You Need Hand Wraps For Muay Thai?
Will I need hand wraps for Muay Thai? Yay or Nay? That’s the big question among beginners in combat sports. Guess what! I’ve got the answer and it is YES! Definitely! You will need a hand wrap if you want to have a worthwhile experience in Muay Thai. This boxing involves you making use of […]
Can You Learn Muay Thai at Home From Videos & Youtube?
Learning any skill, particularly a combat art, can be a daunting task, but don´t you worry: if you’re looking to learn Muay Thai at home, you’ve come to the right place! As a former hand-to-hand combative instructor to paratroopers in the US Army, I understand better than most the importance of efficient, easy-to-follow instructions when […]
How Many Days a Week Should I Train Muay Thai?
So, you are training in Muay Thai, but you’re wondering how often you should be in the gym? Practice makes perfect, right? It is important to keep training consistent enough that you start to see results like an improvement in your form, speed, and fighting techniques. I am going to give you a good insight […]
Why Do Muay Thai Fighters Wear Ropes On Their Hands?
Today, when you hear the word Muay Thai, you’ll probably think of martial art with specific sets of rules and regulations. But gloves exist for roughly the last 100 years, while Thai boxing is considered an ancient Siamese martial art. If you’re a fan of comic superheroes, then I guess you’ve seen Daredevil wearing ropes […]
How Long Does It Take To Learn Muay Thai? The Ultimate Guide
Muay Thai… The ancient martial art was known for its devastating knees and elbows. It looks so easy when you watch two masters of Thai boxing trading barbs in the ring. But if you think you’ll master all the moves after a month or two, you are wrong! You’ve probably heard different opinions, but now […]
