Muay Thai is arguably one of the most dangerous martial arts ever. The fact that it’s a combo of striking and kicking makes it highly intense. But is it like boxing? Can Muay Thai cause brain damage? Here’s what I discovered: Contact sports such as Muay Thai can lead to internal brain injuries, lowered IQ, … Read more
At first glance, the gloves for Muay Thai and the one for boxing are incredibly similar. They’re so alike that one could confuse them for each other. But if you switch from one to the other, can you use Muay Thai gloves for boxing? One can use Muay Thai gloves for boxing. However, it is … Read more
Muay Thai is one of the deadliest martial arts ever. This is why it’s used by most successful MMA fighters. But it’s not the only powerful martial art, so what martial art can beat Muay Thai? Here’s what I’ve learned in practicing several: Krav Maga can beat Muay Thai. This is because Krav Maga leverages … Read more
Virtually all martial arts have a ranking system that’s reflected in the color of belts practitioners wear. What about Muay Thai? Can you get a black belt in Muay Thai? Here’s what I found out: Muay Thai does not have a belt ranking system. However, some organizations outside of Thailand have a ranking system for … Read more
Muay Thai is used by some of the greatest MMA fighters and in many tournaments worldwide, so we know it’s effective. But can Muay Thai be used in a street fight? Muay Thai can be used in a street fight. Muay Thai fighters have been trained on using every part of their body as a … Read more
Muay Thai is one of the deadliest and strongest martial arts in the world. But it can also be brutal. So, at what age can you start Muay Thai? Here’s what I know training it a little bit: Some Muay Thai schools start training kids as young as 4, often in conjunction with other martial … Read more
Boxing and Muay Thai are similar. One could argue that boxing is the main component of Muay Thai. But if both have trained the same amount of time, can a boxer beat a Muay Thai fighter? Here’s what I know training in both: A boxer cannot beat a Muay Thai fighter because the Muay Thai … Read more
Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) is one of the most lethal martial arts out there, and is also known as the “art of the eight limbs.” But is it right for you? Let’s look at the Muay Thai pros and cons. Here’s what I discovered training it a little: The pros of Muay Thai include fitness, … Read more