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Category: Muay Thai

BJJ vs. Muay Thai: Which Martial Art Should You Start With?

BJJ and Muay Thai are two incredible forms of martial arts. Each offers a unique approach to combat and personal development. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu centers around grappling and ground control. It’s also more about submissions. These factors make it ideal for individuals who prefer strategy and technique over brute force. On its part, Muay Thai emphasizes powerful striking. This is usually done using fists and knees. It can also be achieved by implementing elbows and shins.…

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From Canvas to Mat: How BJJ and Muay Thai Transform Your Body

BJJ and Muay Thai aren’t just about fighting. In addition to this, learning these two can really transform your body. The two arts build strength and endurance. They also promote flexibility and confidence.  You could be grappling on the mat. You may also be striking on the canvas. Regardless of the movement, you can be sure that it will challenge your muscles. It will also put your cardio to the test and sharpen your mental…

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Beyond Kickboxing: What Makes Muay Thai Unique

Let me paint you a picture of my first “real” Muay Thai class. There I was, fresh off three years of cardio kickboxing, strutting into this tiny gym hidden behind a laundromat. The place smelled like a mixture of old leather, Tiger Balm, and what I’m pretty sure was decades of accumulated sweat. This old Thai trainer – couldn’t have been more than 5’5″ but had forearms like Popeye – took one look at me…

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What is Muay Thai?

Growing up, I always thought boxing was the ultimate fighting art – until I discovered Muay Thai. This centuries-old martial art from Thailand isn’t just about throwing punches or kicks; it’s a symphony of combat movements that earned its nickname “The Art of Eight Limbs” by transforming every natural weapon of the human body into a devastating fighting tool. The Birth of a Warrior Culture Picture yourself in ancient Siam (modern-day Thailand), where warfare was…

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