Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing, is one of the most exciting striking martial arts. It allows not only stand-up striking, but heavily incorporates fighting in the clinch. Elbows and knees are legal, and earned Muay Thai the nickname “art of eight limbs.”
Some of my most popular Muay Thai posts are:
- Muay Thai or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
- Muay Thai or Jiu Jitsu – Which Style is More Effective?
- 15 Muay Thai Heavy Bag Workouts You Should Try
- The 10 Best Muay Thai Fighters In MMA
- What to expect from your first Muay Thai class
Muay Thai Gear Guides
Muay Thai is a unique martial art, with some of the coolest gear around. Lots of Muay Thai brands make their gear in Thailand, which gives it an authentic feel.
Since Muay Thai gear is so unique, I put together The Ultimate Muay Thai Gear & Equipment Guide. Or if you’re looking for something specific, check out the guides below:
All of my Muay Thai Posts
The Best Muay Thai Camps in Thailand
If you want to start learning or even perfect your skills in Muay Thai, there’s no better place to learn than its country of origin:…
The Best Focus Mitts for Boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA
If you’ve ever trained with a strong boxer or Muay Thai striker, then you know just how dangerous and painful it can be to catch…
How to Eat like a Professional Fighter
Diet is one of the most important part of any training regimen, and yet it is often overlooked. Most people do not know much about…
The 10 Best Muay Thai Gloves Ranked (2020)
If you’re new to Muay Thai and need a pair of Muay Thai boxing gloves then you’ve come to the right place. Believe it or…
What’s the Best Martial Art for Self Defense?
With the popularity of MMA rising, more and more people are beginning to discover how useful Martial Arts can be for self-defense situations. Although I’ve…
The 10 Best Training Bags for Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing
The training bag you use is one of the most important tools in your combat sports training. No matter if you train Muay Thai, MMA,…
The Best Shin Guards for Muay Thai and MMA (2020)
When you first start to train Muay Thai and MMA you quickly realize that shin guards are an essential requirement to properly train. Whether you…
Guide to Sparring in MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
How often should you spar? Should you even spar at all? This is a topic that I’ve wanted to touch base on for a long…
Can You Punch a Heavy Bag Without Gloves?
I get asked this question all the time by Boxers, Muay Thai, and MMA fighters. The honest answer is yes, you can hit a heavy…
Muay Thai or Jiu Jitsu – Which Style is More Effective?
Another battle of “Which Martial Art is Better.” If only simple questions could be solved with simple answers. However, this can’t easily be solved with…
The 10 Best Gym Bags for MMA, BJJ and Muay Thai
After joining my first MMA gym, I quickly realized that I was going to need some sort of bag to carry all of my gear…
The Best Muay Thai Training Pads (2020)
Anyone who has trained authentic Muay Thai knows how essential Thai pads are for Muay Thai training. Even MMA fighters are starting to incorporate Thai pads…
How Much Do MMA/BJJ Gym Memberships Cost?
I get this question asked multiple times every month because it’s a concern of many people who sometimes feel that gym membership cost is too…
Shin Pain From Muay Thai? Try This!
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to relieve sore shin pain.. Well, let’s just say I would be a…
The 10 Best Muay Thai Fighters In MMA
If you know anything about Mixed Martial Arts, you also know that having good Muay Thai technique is a huge component to being successful. Not…
How Long Do Boxing Gloves Last?
This is a question that I’ve wanted to address for a long time. I often get asked “how long do boxing gloves last?” and there’s…
Finding The Perfect Fit: The Best Muay Thai Shorts
Buying your first pair of Muay Thai shorts can be an exciting moment. Not only are Muay Thai shorts a traditional part of the sport,…
The Ultimate Muay Thai Gear & Equipment Guide
I know how much of a struggle it can be to find quality Muay Thai gear online. I have personally been persuaded into buying a…
15 Muay Thai Heavy Bag Workouts You Should Try
When I first started Muay Thai many years ago, I was always looking for ways to have harder and faster kicks and punches. I would…
The Top 10 Best Boxing Gloves for Sparring (2020)
I love the fresh smell of a new pair of boxing gloves. It doesn’t matter if you’re sparring in Boxing or Muay Thai, you’re going…
Top 10 Best Youth Boxing Gloves for Beginners
I know how tough it can be to find quality youth combat sports gear, especially when it comes to quality at a reasonable price. When…
Twins Special Boxing Gloves Review
When you think of Muay Thai gear, you think of Twins Special. Twins have been a staple in the Muay Thai game for over 25…
What to expect from your first Muay Thai class
When I walked into the Muay Thai gym the first day I didn’t know what to expect. Of course I had many thoughts in my…
10 Reasons Why You Should Study Martial Arts
When I first decided to train Muay Thai and start my Martial Arts journey I had no idea what to expect. Looking back on that…
Muay Thai or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
Ahh, the age old question of “which martial art is better”. If only I had a dollar for every time someone asked me my opinion…
Do You Need to Wear Hand Wraps for MMA and Boxing?
Ahh, the age old question of whether or not you need to wear hand wraps for MMA/Boxing gloves. This is a question that almost every…
Best Mouthguards for MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
If you train in any type of MMA, Muay Thai, or Boxing, one of the most important pieces of protective equipment you will use is…
Ultimate Guide to the Best MMA and Boxing Headgear
With MMA, Boxing, and other combat sports like Muay Thai, there is always risks associated with absorbing punches and kicks to the head. There is…
When Should a Beginner Start Sparring in Muay Thai?
The first time you start sparring can be super intimidating, especially when you don’t know what to expect. The unknown can be scary for many…