Bang Muay Thai was developed by Duane “Bang” Ludwig. Duane is a retired professional kickboxer and MMA fighter, who now focuses on fight coaching. He’s credited with one of the fastest knockout in UFC history against Jonathan Goulet in 6 seconds. He first started Muay Thai when he was just 15 years old and turned …
Muay Thai can certainly be used in a street fight. It’s a powerful martial art that utilises the knees, elbows, fists and shins as weapons; for this reason, it’s called the art of the eight limbs. The training involved improves your reflexes, and strengthens and conditions your body making you a much harder target. Muay …
Specific rules have been set down which govern the techniques that can be used during a Muay Thai fight. The primary reason for this is to ensure the safety of the fighters. Here’s a list of illegal moves in Muay Thai: Headbutting or biting Eye Gouging Spitting Any form of arm lock Hip throws. This …
Muay Thai Kicking Techniques Dhe Dhrong – Straight kick ~ Muay Thai In this kick, either the rear or front leg will be raised straight forward in one continuous movement towards the opponent’s mid-section. Unlike some martial arts where the knee is raised first before the lower leg is thrust forward, in Muay Thai, the …
23 Muay Thai techniques -beginner and advanced [with GIFS!] Read More »
Muay Thai and karate are perhaps two of the most popular striking martial arts both incorporating a comprehensive system of striking techniques. Both have rich, deep histories and have gained worldwide popularity. I’ve often wondered what the key differences are between these two styles and which one is better. One of the differences between these …
I’ve been practicing kickboxing for about three years now and have made rapid progress by incorporating a consistent home training regime. I’ve converted my garage into a mini-dojo and thought it would be useful to share my thoughts on some of the best kickboxing equipment for training at home. For those in a rush, …
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