Muay Thai

Summary Stella Hemetsberger has quickly become one of the most compelling names in Muay Thai. As a two-sport World champion in ONE Championship, she represents the new generation of strikers who combine traditional technique with…

Summary When people think of Muay Thai, they picture explosive roundhouse kicks, sharp elbows, and powerful knees. But many fights are not determined by flashy and loud techniques. They are shaped by smaller, often overlooked…

Summary Muay Thai has evolved rapidly in the modern era, reaching a global audience while producing a new generation of elite fighters. Today’s top athletes blend traditional technique with modern athleticism, competing across stadiums in…

Summary Ring control is one of the most important yet subtle skills in Muay Thai. It refers to a fighter’s ability to dictate where exchanges happen inside the ring and how opponents move. Fighters with…

Summary Hand fighting is one of the most important yet underrated skills in Muay Thai. While strikes often get the spotlight, controlling your opponent’s hands and arms plays a major role in dictating distance, timing,…

Summary The Muay Thai armlock is a lesser-known but highly effective control technique used in clinch situations. While Muay Thai is best known for strikes, elbows, and knees, experienced fighters also use positional control to…

Summary Nadaka Yoshinari is widely regarded as one of the most technically accomplished Muay Thai fighters in the current generation. Known for his sharp timing, composure, and elite fight IQ, he has built a rare…

Summary While Muay Thai is known for its kicks, punches, elbows, and knees, not all styles focus on long-range striking. The Muay Plam is a style that thrives in the clinch, where fighters stay chest…

Summary Before Muay Thai became a unified national martial art, Thailand was home to several regional fighting styles. These styles were shaped by geography, culture, and the needs of local warriors. Muay Korat from the…