The heavy bag is such an essential tool in any muay thai, kickboxing, or MMA fighter’s training. Despite these punching bags being essential, they are still undervalued and underutilized in western training. They’re great for getting in some extra rounds at home or in the gym. A good heavy bag is like a good sparring … Read more Best Muay Thai Heavy Bag 2020
The UFC quickly rose to the top of MMA and has produced many high net worth athletes, but who is the richest UFC Fighter in 2019? The answer is pretty obvious, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor. His highly publicized fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. earned hundreds of millions of dollars for the two fighters. McGregor might … Read more Richest UFC Fighters 2020 – Top 5 Wealthiest by Net Worth
If you train in muay thai, there’s a chance you’ve seen fighters pouring oil from a yellow-labeled glass bottle and rubbing it on themselves. If not, you’ve probably smelled the strong scent. It’s called Namman Muay. Why do Fighters Use Namman Muay? What is it? Namman Muay is an oil-based liniment that is a topical … Read more What is Namman Muay? Thai Boxing Liniment Oil Review
Why You Need Flooring for Martial Arts The main purpose of training mats is to protect yourself while training. Mats help to protect your feet from hard flooring or concrete. They also help cushion falls and lessen impact to vulnerable parts of your body like your head. That said using mats doesn’t mean you don’t … Read more Best Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA Mats for Your Home Gym 2020
Muay thai is the art of eight limbs. It’s called one of the most destructive arts in the world. Some fighters in Thailand train from childhood and amass hundreds of fights under their belts. There are many champs, but who is the greatest muay thai fighter of all time? Here is a list of the … Read more Best Muay Thai Fighters of All Time – Top Thai Boxers in the World
Proper shin guards or shin pads are essential tools in muay thai and kickboxing. They protect you and your partners when doing drills and sparring, so you can train properly without worrying about getting hurt. Beginners need to take special care and pick the right shin guards for muay thai boxing. You don’t want to … Read more Best Muay Thai Kickboxing Shin Guards for Beginners 2020
Kickboxing is seeing a resurgence with some big promotions like Glory, One Kickboxing, Bellator, and K-1. Who is the best kickboxer of all time? It’s hard to give a definitive answer because it depends, but here is a list of the top fighters and kickboxing champions in no particular order. What is the Difference Between … Read more Best Kickboxers of All Time – Top Fighters in the World
Muay thai boxers are some of the toughest fighters out there. They are the best at what they do and their conditioning makes you think how do muay thai fighters train? Traditional gyms in Thailand stick to basic training routines and focus on putting hours in at the gym. The following is a breakdown of … Read more How Muay Thai Fighters Train
If you are in Bangkok then watching live muay thai fights is an experience you cannot pass up. This list of the best stadiums to watch live muay thai includes both free and paid stadiums, so you can watch the art of eight limbs to your heart’s content. Scroll down to the map to get … Read more Where to Watch Muay Thai Fights in Bangkok – Best Stadium Guide 2020
Maybe you’ve seen season 3 of Daredevil and were thinking, “why is Matt Murdock wearing those ropes on his hands?”. They’re really just hemp ropes that protect your hands and wrists while increasing damage when punching. The ropes were originally used in muay boran, the precursor to muay thai. Muay Boran Hand Ropes Muay boran … Read more What Are Muay Thai Hand Ropes? – Muay Boran Kard Chuek
There are many different muay thai fight promotions with slightly different weight classes. Here is a compiled list of the weight classes for major organizations, so you don’t get caught missing weight. Weight Divisions by Thai Boxing Organization World Boxing Council (WBC) Muaythai Mini Flyweight 105 lb (47.627 kg) Light Flyweight 108 lb (48.988 kg) … Read more Muay Thai Weight Classes & Divisions
