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Wai Kru, Rebellion Muay Thai, Ram Muay, Wai Kru, William Luu, Photographer

THE GOLDEN AGE OF MUAY THAI

5 August 2019

Muay Thai, like other popular sports, had a Golden Age. From around 1980 to 1995 there was an explosion of talent, money, and competition. Countless incredible fighters were produced, pushing each other beyond their limits in thrilling bouts.

Fight, Fighter, GLORY Kickboxing, Fight Photography, Scott Hirano

THE ILLUSIVE PERFECT RECORD

Zain Ansari

3 August 2019

Analysis

Fighters these days are more concerned with maintaining their record than actually fighting. Read to see how the different fight sports compare.

WEIGHT CUTTING: HOW MUCH? HOW SAFE?

Claire Baxter

2 August 2019

Analysis

With no sanctioning or rules in place, self-education about cutting weight is crucial, writes World Champion Claire Baxter.

Muay Thai, Thailand, Fight, Fighter, Training

DOS AND DON’TS WHILE TRAINING IN THAILAND

Claire Baxter

23 July 2019

Analysis, Thailand

A Thai gym is a place of meaning, family and dedication. Claire Baxter explains how to get the out of your Muay Thai sojourn in Thailand.

BRAND SPOTLIGHT: INFIGHTSTYLE

ROUGH

12 July 2019

Analysis, Gear, Guides

With a great ethos that stay true to the spirit of the sport, the future for InFightStyle looks to be as promising as the future of Muay Thai in North America.

Thai, Thailand, Muay Thai, Fight, Fighter

THE POWER OF THE MONGKOL

John Wolcott

20 May 2019

Analysis, Thailand

Muay Thai is steeped deeply in Thai tradition. From sacred amulets to pre-fight dances, there is no other country that entwines its culture with its combat like Thailand.

Muay Thai, Gambling, Lumpinee Stadium, Fight Photography, Fight Photographer, Lord K2

A MUAY THAI GAMBLER’S SIDE OF THE STORY

Kay Tan

12 May 2019

Analysis, Thailand

Muay Thai is one of very few outlets where gambling is legally permitted, but it's often cast in an unfavourable and unsavoury light.

Muay Thai, Photography, Bangkok, Lumpinee, Somrak Kamsing

THE ART OF THAI HAND WRAPPING

ROUGH

6 May 2019

Analysis, Thailand

Long time fight photographer Rob Cox takes us behind the scenes at Lumpinee Stadium to see the meticulous process in which hands are wrapped.

Lord K2, Photographer, Fight Photographer, Muay Thai, Thailand, Buriram

ARE YOU A FIGHTER IF YOU’RE NOT FIGHTING

Claire Baxter

17 April 2019

Analysis

Not all fighters fight as often as they would like. Sometimes, the business of fighting is more about waiting.

SKS Empire, Muay Thai Equipment, Muay Thai, Thailand

BRAND SPOTLIGHT: SKS EMPIRE

Kay Tan

11 April 2019

Analysis, Gear, Guides

The origins of Muay Thai brand SKS Empire is intricately tied to its 36-year-old founder, Romain Denevault Rossi and more specifically, a quaint, countryside camp known as Singkhlongsi Gym.

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