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Muay Thai Sparring Tips & Etiquette

Sparring is a key component of training for Muay Thai and other combat sports. It allows you to put into practice the techniques and combinations ...

Strength Training for Muay Thai

Strength training and conditioning is increasingly recognized in Muay Thai training programs. Traditionally, strength training occupies a small fr...

5 Ways to Improve Cardio for Muay Thai

Cardio is of paramount importance for combat sports. It is not uncommon to see fighters gassing out and losing the fight. Great technique or fight...

6 Ways to Get Better at Muay Thai

As martial artists, all of us strive to become the best versions of ourselves. Whether you are training Muay Thai to get fit or to fight, we all w...

3 Exercises to Develop Explosive Muay Thai Kicking Power

The roundhouse kick is a devastating weapon in the Muay Thai arsenal. Muay Thai fighters drill the roundhouse kicks over and over for shin condit...

YOKKAO Fit Returns with Brand New Concept

The YOKKAOFit concept was first introduced in 2017 promoting HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts inspired by Muay Thai techniques tog...

Guide to Heavy Bag Training for Muay Thai

Bag work is a standard and important part of Muay Thai, and also for almost all stand-up striking. After adequate warm-up, and perhaps a few rounds...

Benefits of Battle Ropes Training for Muay Thai

The advent and improvements in sports science have allowed athletes of all disciplines to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. As the sport...

Essential Guide to Choosing The Best Muay Thai Gloves

The first and most important gear for anyone taking up Muay Thai is a pair of gloves. Finding the right pair, especially for a beginner, can be a d...

Qualities of A Good Muay Thai Gym

As fight sports get more popular, finding a gym to train martial arts is getting easier year after year. Martial artists are spoilt for choices esp...

When to Visit Bangkok for Muay Thai Vacations

Itâ€™s a dream for Muay Thai enthusiasts around the world - to take a trip to the sportâ€™s country of origin. Every year, thousands upon thousands...

Importance of Mouthguards for Muay Thai Sparring

For those who have embarked on the path of training Muay Thai, sparring is the the next step after those initial months learning all the basic move...