We all know the Muay Thai is one of the go-to traditions of any professional MMA fighter. The powerful kicks and the strong elbows are deadly in the ring and the stance is also perfect for deflecting surprise attacks. However, every good martial art has its weakness so today we are looking at the cons…
From boxing to jiu-jitsu, MMA to karate, the world of professional fighting is inundated with all kinds of stylised attacks. Each school has it’s own unique style, with strengths and weaknesses depending on who is fighting. However, according to Evolve, it is Muay Thai that comes out on top in an attack, each and every…
It always a controversial topic for outsiders looking into the Thai community. They see these little kids, sometimes as young as 10 years old, being forced to fight each other in a ring in order to earn money to support their families. To a western point of view, this is hard to get our heads…
If you want to learn Muay Thai, there is no better place in the world than Thailand. Whether you are in the big city of Bangkok, on a beach in the south, or surrounded my mountains in the north – the country has it all. These are our five top picks for the most unique…
The legend of Nai Khanom Tom, a.k.a. the “Father of Muay Thai,” was set during the Burmese invasion in 1767. The Burmese king, Lord Mangra, and his army ransacked Thailand’s magnificent temples and stole Thai treasures. Many of those who tried to defend the city were taken as slaves. Among them was Nai Khanom Tom.…
Muay Thai and Muay Boran are both ancient martial arts of Thailand, with a unique style and stance that can leave opponents lost in a trance before they are hit in the head with an elbow or kicked in the ribs with a powerful shin kick. Although they are both ancient traditions, Muay Boran is…
Police are investigating a man after he was caught on CCTV headbutting another man in a boxing ring at the Toe2Toe fitness gym in Holywell, North Wales. The two men were clearly having a heated argument while standing in a boxing ring, before the suspect strikes the victim with a headbutt, causing the victim to…
Mia Kang reached fame as a model, often found flaunting in-front of a camera. However, after revealing that she was struggling with body issues and health problems caused by constant weight fluctuations, she turned to Muay Thai to combat her problems head on. Kang struggled for years with constant weight loss and gain, following the…
Since our last gruesome article on a muay thai fighter’s forehead injury, there has been another unfortunate individual who has sustained a deep cut on his head. Muay Thai fighter John Wayne Parr received a jarring horizontal cut to the side of his head. This versatile 41-year-old Australian has competed professionally in boxing, kickboxing, and…
You ever been to Thailand? You know, the place where Muay Thai originated from? People who visit the country will often go and see a Muay Thai fight, and even competing in one if they feel like testing themselves. One man, known only as “Jeremy from France” took up the challenge and decided to fight…