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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 (more…)

How to Properly Wrap Your Hands for football Training

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.
Corner kick is awarded to the attacking team (more…)

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 (more…)

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 (more…)