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 10 Best Heavy Bags for Boxing and Muay Thai
The heavy bag you use is one of the most important tools in your combat…
The 10 Best Martial Arts for Self Defense (or a Street Fight!)
With the popularity of mixed martial arts rising, more and more people are beginning to…
The Best Cups for MMA, Muay Thai, and Boxing
Any man who has ever gotten a kick or knee to the groin will do…
18 Tragic Deaths in the Ring: Boxing, MMA, and More
Combat sports is an inherently dangerous activity. With thousands of fights taking place every year,…
The Best Hand Wraps for Boxing and Muay Thai in 2021
Whether you’re hitting the heavy bag or sparring in practice for a fight, you can’t…
Does Muay Thai Have a Belt System?
Most martial arts use belt ranking systems. Take Jiu Jitsu, Kung Fu, Karate, Taekwondo, and…
Fighter Spotlight: Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko currently holds the title of the current UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion. The Peruvian-Kyrgistani…
The History Of Muay Thai
Out of all of the martial arts, Muay Thai has a special place in my…
Lethwei: The Brutal Burmese Martial Art
Lethwei, the beautiful, brutal Burmese martial art, holds a certain mystique in the realm of…
The 12 Best Kickboxers of All Time
Everybody knows I love MMA, but I also really love me some kickboxing. Whether it…
Is Joe Rogan Good at Martial Arts?
One question that I commonly hear from casual MMA fans is, “Is Joe Rogan really…
Dynamic Striking: Boxing and Muay Thai Videos from the Pros
The team behind BJJ Fanatics (one of the best Online Jiu Jitsu websites) has been…
The Best Muay Thai Camps in Thailand
If you want to start learning or even perfect your skills in Muay Thai, there’s…
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…
How to Eat like a Professional Fighter
Diet is one of the most important part of any training regimen, and yet it…
The 10 Best Muay Thai Gloves Ranked (2020)
If you’re new to Muay Thai and need a pair of Muay Thai boxing gloves…
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…
Guide to Sparring in MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
How often should you spar? Should you even spar at all? This is a topic…
Can You Punch a Heavy Bag Without Gloves?
I get asked this question all the time by Boxers, Muay Thai, and MMA fighters….
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…
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…
The Best Muay Thai Training Pads (2020)
Anyone who has trained authentic Muay Thai knows how essential Thai pads are for Muay…
How Much Do MMA/BJJ Gym Memberships Cost?
I get this question asked multiple times every month because it’s a concern of many…
Shin Pain From Muay Thai? Try This!
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to relieve sore…
The 10 Best Muay Thai Fighters In MMA
If you know anything about Mixed Martial Arts, you also know that having good Muay…
How Long Do Boxing Gloves Last?
This is a question that I’ve wanted to address for a long time. I often…
Finding The Perfect Fit: The Best Muay Thai Shorts
Buying your first pair of Muay Thai shorts can be an exciting moment. Not only…
The Ultimate Muay Thai Gear & Equipment Guide
I know how much of a struggle it can be to find quality Muay Thai…
15 Muay Thai Heavy Bag Workouts You Should Try
When I first started Muay Thai many years ago, I was always looking for ways…
The Top 10 Best Boxing Gloves for Sparring (2021)
I love the fresh smell of a new pair of boxing gloves. It doesn’t matter…
Top 10 Best Youth Boxing Gloves for Beginners
I know how tough it can be to find quality youth combat sports gear, especially…
Twins Special Boxing Gloves Review
When you think of Muay Thai gear, you think of Twins Special. Twins have been…
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…
10 Reasons Why You Should Study Martial Arts
When I first decided to train Muay Thai and start my Martial Arts journey I…
Muay Thai or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
Ahh, the age old question of “which martial art is better”. If only I had…
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…
Best Mouthguards for MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
If you train in any type of MMA, Muay Thai, or Boxing, one of the…
Ultimate Guide to the Best MMA and Boxing Headgear
With MMA, Boxing, and other combat sports like Muay Thai, there is always risks associated…
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…