Fighters in the UFC combine a variety of martial arts forms in order to be more competitive. However, there is no doubting the effectiveness of Muay Thai in the ring or cage! From brutal close-range strikes to control-gaining moves like the clinch, Muay Thai has proved to be an essential martial art practiced by UFC […]
Violent yet mesmerizing and entertaining at its highest level, Muay Thai has attracted a huge following worldwide and inspired many men and women to take it up either for self-defense or sport. The casual sports observer need not look any further than the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Joanna Jedrzejczyk to see that there are many female […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin As a Nak Muay, sparring is one of the most beneficial training tools in your arsenal. However, it can be tough and it takes real skill to be a good sparring partner. Yes, it takes skill to be good at practice. This is because of the mental gymnastics you must balance […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin It’s that time of year again when people start to think about resolutions for the New Year. Whether you want to eat better, spend more time with your children, further your education, or break a bad habit, the New Year is a perfect time to seek out ways to better yourself, […]
By Sandra E. Hoodgin We are warriors. For anyone who fights Muay Thai, you understand that it takes a certain mentality and level of psychological strength. It takes a special type of person to willingly step into a ring with someone else who is there to deliberately try to hurt you, and it is your […]