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Muay Thai is one of the most competitive sports on the planet and the athletes who perform it are highly conditioned. If you’re interested in getting into Muay Thai check out our list of conditioning suggestions instead of spending all day on your CannonSatellite.com looking up what exercises to try
Focus Mitts/Thai bags: Similar to regular boxing bags and mitts, these are specially designed for the hard blows of Muay Thai. You can find them Read the rest of this entry »

When most people think of any type of boxing, they instantly picture too very strong men fist-fighting, with gloves, in a cage; however, this style of boxing is a little different. Sure, they can still use their fists, but a strong kick with their leg can really give them an advantage in the round. However, most people to not have the gift of flexibility, and the feat becomes even tougher when boxers train to gain size and strength. There are a couple things these Read the rest of this entry »

Muay Thai boxing is often referred to as the “art of eight limbs”, this designation is given in reference to the number of contact points utilized by the fighting discipline; the contact points being fists, elbows, legs and knees. Many outside observers have felt the need to unfairly brand the fighting style as being “savage” or “dangerous”. These claims are unfounded and the opinions of people whose education in martial arts is in question.

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If you are a boxer looking to improve, there really is no other country to go to besides the Philippines. Though many people know the fact that the Philippines is a melting pot of amazing boxing talent, there are still people who are hesitant about coming to the country of islands. There are plenty of reasons as to why you should come to the Philippines and it’s not because of the amazing food and tourist spots.

If having the number one boxer in the world from the Philippines is proof that this country has what it Read the rest of this entry »

Muay Thai has a rich history as an integral part of Thailand’s culture. The nation has always taken pride in it’s best fighters. Although there isn’t a clear record of when the style was first developed, we know that it was created and evolved on the battlefield as hand to hand combat for Thai armies to protect against invading nations.

Royalty has long been known to watch, encourage and even participate in Muay Thai. As a representation of the strength of Thailand, the best fighters from Read the rest of this entry »

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Soccer is another name for football.
Booked is when a player has contravened the rules and his name and number are noted down after receiving a red or yellow card.
Centre Spot is the marking in the middle of the playfield where the ball is kicked off.
Caution is when the referee gives the player a warning.
Corner flags are placed in the four corners of the pitch where corner kicks are kicked.Additional information can be found at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/soundersfcblog/2015360685_live_sounders_fc_vs_toronto_fc_1.html?syndicationrss.
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Elbow strikes are perhaps the signature weapon for the Muay Thai fighter. Elbow strikes can give severe injuries to opponents and are often used when an opponent is very near. The motion of the elbow when used in close proximity allows for great flexibility in striking. Here are a few traditional Muay Thai elbow strikes.

Slashing Elbow
An attack toward the upper part of the face, usually in response to a knee attack because of the closeness required. Bend the Read the rest of this entry »

Anderson Silva, Thiago Alves, Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Kenny Florian, Brandon Vera and the list goes on and on. These are just a few of the elite fighters of MMA who are Muay Thai specialists. Muay Thai has become a staple in the MMA fighter’s arsenal since even before MMA became a legitimate sport. Muay Thai’s eight points of contact (two fists, elbows, knees and feet) make it a favorite for fighters because of the many options it opens to those who are willing Read the rest of this entry »