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
Injuries come with the territory when doing contact sports such as Judo. But sometimes we have an old injury when we’re looking to start training. In that case, can I do Judo with a bad back? Here’s what I know, having practiced it for a bit: With a doctor’s release and an instructor aware of … Read more
Guard pulling is used often in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Seeing as BJJ and Judo are similar, you’ve probably wondered: Can you pull guard in Judo? In mainstream Judo (Kodokan), it is illegal to pull guard in competitions. However, in Kosen Judo, it is legal to pull guard. To pull guard means to grip an opponent and … Read more
The uniforms used for Karate and Judo are similar, but if you used to do Judo and now want to train in Karate, you’ve probably wondered, can I use a Judo Gi for Karate? Here’s what I discovered: A Judo Gi cannot be used for Karate because they differ. Karate Gis are lighter and looser-fitting, … Read more
BJJ and Judo both grew out of Jiu-Jitsu, and there are a lot of similarities. So, it makes sense to ask: can you do Judo throws in BJJ? Judo throws are employed in BJJ, even in tournaments. But there are some throws that are banned in Judo that are legal in BJJ, and there are … Read more
Judo doesn’t involve striking since it’s a grappling-based martial art. But there are some throws, holds, and chokes that could impact your face. So, can you do Judo with braces? One can learn and practice Judo with braces on. The vital thing is to ensure that a mouthguard is worn to protect the mouth and, … Read more