When we look at MMA, we can notice that it is a unique sport. No combat sport is as vast as MMA is. Unlike other combat sports, you can use all types of martial arts inside its ruleset and combine different elements to...

When we Think of Muay Thai fighters, the first thought that comes to mind is their ability to throw kicks that will break through the opponent’s defense with crushing power, and the way they do it is through the usage of their conditioned...

One of the most important aspects of martial arts is our ability to escape bad positions, and why is that? A fighter who trusts in his ability to escape bad positions will take more risks and would be more active as he knows...

Catching kicks is a big part of Muay Thai, as Fighters spend most of their time in the kicking range because punches don't score many points. This makes defending kicks a crucial subject, and Muay Thai fighters are known for their beautiful, beautiful...

Leg kicks, especially calf kicks, are becoming more and more popular as MMA fighters on the largest stages are beginning to realize just how effective and devastating they can be. A few good kicks to the leg can really take the power out...

The low kick is one of those viable strikes for everyone as they require very little athletic ability from a practitioner to perform. As we can see in many fights, the low kick is a vicious tool that can kill the opponent’s leg...

Leg kicks are effective for so many different reasons, and are starting to become more and more popular in modern day MMA. Whether they are used to cause damage and decrease the mobility of your opponent, or to get them focusing on their...

 Elbows are the bread-and-butter of Muay Thai, they are one of the eight signature limbs used in Muay Thai, and they're well known for their ability to cut opponents open like a sharp blade. Elbows are available only after we closed the distance and...

Add This Gnarly Feint To An Up Elbow Into Your Arsenal And Become Even More Dangerous On The Feet With Edson Barboza  Having good technique for throwing elbows can totally reshape your whole game. Hitting an opponent with a good elbow in the...

When it comes to inside fighting, most people need some work to get really good at it. While there are a certain set of fighters who are capable of handling the stress of an inside fight from the get go, for most people...

Elbows are a strike that you rarely see, even in Muay Thai. Part of the reason for this is that elbow strikes are the most short range strikes, except for maybe headbutts but that is only for Lethwei and the streets.  That’s why...

  In Muay Thai composure is everything, it is so important because of the many vicious strikes allowed in Muay Thai, any little mistake and your health or fight can be in danger. Knees, elbows, shins, Punches all of those are weapons available...

The roundhouse kick is probably the most iconic kick in existence. It’s the kick that you see the most in movies, TV shows, video games and even in actual martial arts competitions. The roundhouse kick is popular for a reason, it’s so effective...

While there are a lot of fighters that utilize knees and elbows, there are no other fighters who are better at it than Muay Thai fighters. Knees especially are used a ton by Muay Thai fighters, especially the ones who grew up training...

Low kicks are becoming more and more popular in MMA, especially when it comes to calf kicks. We are just now realizing the damaging effects that calf kicks can have on a fighter in MMA. For a while, most people only threw low...

A lot of newer fighters think that they can just walk forwards and that will be enough to put them into range. This might work if you're facing someone who is new or if you have a physical advantage over your opponents. However...

If you want to get your striking game better, you have to know how to shake a punching bag. Not only will bag work help the everyday striker develop their skills and build stamina, but it also can help a fighter’s footwork if...

Bone conditioning is one of those old exercises that are debatable in today’s world. As we are not just listening to our coach telling us that “this is the only way to get our bones more durable, “ we also listen to the...

Footwork is the foundation that your entire fighting style is built on, whether you know it or not. Even if you see yourself as a more straightforward fighter who likes to pressure forward and close the gap between themselves and the opponent, the...

  In MMA in general and especially in Muay Thai, knees to the body happen frequently and are effective. Whether they are from the clinch or just right up the middle, they have the potential to cause an immense amount of damage and...