The Golden Era of Muay Thai, beginning in the 1980’s and ending in the mid 90’s is lauded as the peak of the sport. The decade created and showcased some of Thailand’s best talent. Reasons vary as to why this era in particular maintained such a high standard of competition, but one area regularly visited
The ‘Golden Era’ of Muay Thai existed from the 1980’s to the mid 90’s and is considered the pinnacle of the sport. This fifteen year period exhibited Thailand’s best and most revered fighters. It is said that the quality of fights and athletes has never again been able to reach the same heights. We still
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Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, is an ancient martial art form that is derived from a form of hand to hand combat used by the first Thai army. It is also known as ‘the art of eight limbs’ as the hands, elbows, knees and shins are used to replace fallen weapons on the
Muay Thai requires a ton of gear, but one of the most important pieces of equipment is shin guards. This is a breakdown of the best shin protection you can find for Muay Thai. Shin guards are important for Muay Thai training for a lot of reasons. Not only do they protect your legs while
Every sport in the world and every generation has its own hero. We can all recall at least one such athlete who dominated the game like no one other. Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, and Diego Maradona are just some of the most famous athletes who have become larger than life figures. In the Muay Thai
Out of all martial arts in the world, Muay Thai is perhaps the most punishable one. While in other combat sports you can avoid getting hurt somehow, Muay Thai is unforgiving. Sooner or later, the injuries will occur, and this is a part of the Thai game. Basically, your body and mind are continuously going
Muay Thai is a sport that requires a ton of gear to use in training and competition. This is the last guide you will ever need for equipment. Whether you are just starting out with Muay Thai, or if you have been training for a while, one thing you will recognize is the amount of
Thor, Son Of Wanderlei Silva Wins Muay Thai Debut Wanderlei Silva is one of the most feared strikers in all of MMA. It would appear that this skill is genetic, as evident with his son, Thor’s Muay Thai debut. Thor Silva competed in his first amateur Muay Thai bout over the weekend. The bout took
The difference between MMA striking and Muay Thai striking is a vast canyon. What MMA fighters are masters of the art of eight limbs? For this top ten, using just your kicks is not enough. Remember that time Anderson Silva locked Rich Franklin in the Thai Plum? Ace, had no idea how to escape Spider’s
Now that’s a Muay Thai cut you can set your watch to. Courtesy of MiddleEasy’s new favorite Muay Thai fighter from Australia or New Zealand, is a very gross cut. Sorry, JWP. You know you’re still our one seed, but Eddie Farrell is on the come up. And when we say on the come up,
The simple yet effective Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick. So how do you do a Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick? They say it is all in the hips. Talking about Muay Thai kicks and nothing else here, of course. Turning your hips over his a huge factor in performing a roundhouse kick. The key to using the
These days, Muay Thai shorts are just as popular in the fashion world as they are in the midst of battle. However, we’re not here to discuss what’s happening in the fashion world. The importance of finding the right pair of Muay Thai shorts to train in is essential. And, there are a few features
Muay Thai is a crucial part of an overall MMA game. From the ability to use the clinch, to it’s kicks, knees, and elbows, it is one of the best disciplines you can learn. Part of training that discipline involves using Muay Thai pads. Muay Thai pads are an important tool when training and drilling.
Thor Silva Makes His Fighting Debut The son of Wanderlei Silva plans to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father. Thor, son of Wanderlei, will be making his amateur debut in Muay Thai. The amateur bout is scheduled to take place on December 8th for an event called Money Belt. And while Thor is
It’s time to step your combat sports game up with some of the best gym bags out available today. Your gear and equipment are valuable and important to your training. The best way to keep all your stuff safe? An awesome, high-quality gym bag. So what make a good, quality gym bag for MMA, BJJ,