Muay Thai’s ancestral land brought about several legends since the popularization of this discipline. Amongst these legends is Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai, an athlete who enjoyed great fame in the 1980s and 1990s. Now retired, Wangchannoi is one of those household names when it comes to Muay Thai. His first steps in Muay ThaiBorn on the […]
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Pao is one of the primary training tools used in combat sports, notably in Thai boxing, kick boxing and MMA. Usually rectangular in shape, it is padded with several layers of foam in order to maximize the absorption of shocks during training. Pao are used in pairs and secured on the forearms with double straps.
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Muay Thai is such an effective striking art, and while other martial arts focus a lot on theory as well as combat simulations, Muay Thai focuses on sparring and fighting. Since Thai boxing is one of the most demanding sports in the world, it virtually works all the muscles of the body. Without a doubt,
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Sam Roi Yot National Park, also known as Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, is one of Thailand’s most popular national parks. Located on the Western coast of the Prachuap Khiri Khan province, about 60-km south of Hua Hin, it offers a breathtaking view over the gulf of Thailand. Khao Sam Roi Yot literally means
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Fighters in traditional boxing are allowed to use the fists only. Muay Thai boxing technique, however, enables the fighters to use their elbows, hands, feet and knees to deliver some powerful blows to the opponents. Hit pads are important training tools with Muay Thai training, but unfortunately some people don’t use the pads effectively. A
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We know that a good diet is essential to our well-being. But do we know just how much this is so? Studies have shown that there is a clear correlation between mental health and diet. It has also been shown that certain mental states can be influenced by our diets. Because of this, diet has
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Muay Thai is a complete sport, which not only teaches you self-defence but also makes you fit physically and mentally. The bag workout among Muay Thai fighters is an important tool for improving speed and power. These bags simply make one a better, stronger fighter. Doing intense workouts is an excellent way to improve your
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