One of the most common phrases you hear repeated by trainers in Thailand during sparring is “Chai Samong (ใช้สมอง)! They usually scream this as you are being pummelled by some foreigner who is blasting punches. Chai Samong (ใช้สมอง) essentially means USE YOUR HEAD in Thai. Most people do not realize that Muay Thai is a …
Updates 31 May 2020: With new infection cases declining sharply over the last 2 months, the Thai government is relaxing on the lockdown. Muay Thai gyms will be opened from 1 June with restrictions: only 10 people allowed at each time with no pad and clinch training (only bag work and exercises). Still no word …
Since we just started the new year, I figured I would put together a list of our 5 best videos of 2019. Each video is dedicated to helping you with a specific area of your Muay Thai game. From beginners to advanced fighters, no matter what your skill level, you can always learn more. Check …
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This is my second Elite Sports Ultra Light Preshrunk White Gi and I love it because it is affordable, durable, and elegant. I’ve been rolling for two years at the best gym in the world, American Top Team headquarters in Coconut Creek Florida. Jiu Jitsu is the bread and butter of American Top Team so …
Having a Muay Thai fight in Thailand is a right of passage for most Nak Muays. Whether you plan on being a world champion, or just want to test yourself, fighting in Thailand is something that you should consider at some point in your journey. While you can do a lot of things to prepare …
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The story of Mohd Irwan Noor Rashid is the perfect example of getting a second chance at life. The professional boxer led a gangster life previously, but for two years now, he has turned his life around. His shady past is behind him, and he has since ventured in to the hot waters of Muay …
When you first start researching where to train in Thailand, it can be very overwhelming. If you do a search for Muay Thai in Thailand on Google, the first gym that will pop up is Tiger Muay Thai. Does that mean Tiger is the best camp in Thailand? Of course not. It just means they …
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The following post was written by Matt Lucas. Matt is a Muay Thai fighter, manager, journalist, and author who has been in the game for nearly a decade. He works as a commentator at Max Muay Thai and has connections to all the top stadiums in Thailand. In the mornings, before the sun rises over …
On Fighting in Rajadamnern – What It’s Like to Fight in Thailand’s Top Stadium Read More »
It’s easy to love Muay Thai, but if you were raised in the West probably that kind of romance with the sport sparked when you were a teenager or an adult. And that’s the first difference between Western Muay Thai vs Muay Thai in Thailand. For kids in Europe, it is common to play soccer or basketball. In the US there’s American …
Have you ever wondered why some Muay Thai fighters look so dominant in the ring, yet when they face certain opponents they look like a completely different fighter? The old Boxing adage that styles make fights is especially true in the world of Muay Thai. To the untrained eye, fighting comes down to size, strength, …
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