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Let's kick off with the viral news of the moment. The Thai people's champion, Buakaw Banchamek adds an accolade to his cabinet of belts and trophies. The recognition this time is given for a performance of a very different nature that you…

Muay Thai is one of, if not the most, brutal and devastating martial arts in the world. So it follows that Nak Muays are some of the toughest and most badass fighters there are. Both are completely accurate statements. If you’ve ever…

If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best. “Muay Thai Fighter Tips” is a new ongoing series where I showcase fighters/ex-fighters from around the world. They share their experience training and competing in Muay Thai, as…

Muay Thai and boxing are two of the best striking arts in the world. The former has more weapons at its disposal, while the latter has its own unique advantages. Both are awesome as martial arts on their own and as components of…

Due to the COVID-19 regulations restricting crowds, ONE Championship recently held a closed-door event on 31 July in Bangkok, Thailand. ONE: No Surrender was considered by many Muay Thai fans to be one of the best matchups to date.…

(In this article, I round up 14 of the best foreign Muay Thai fighters in the history of the sport.) Muay Thai is a sport dominated by Thais for obvious reasons. It is the country’s national sport and many Thai fighters are literally…

Muay Thai is known as the art of 8 limbs. Hardcore fans and practitioners are very much aware of this and the reason behind it. Beginners and newcomers to the sport, however, might be confused by the term and where it originated from.…

Muay Thai has a reputation for being one of the toughest combat sports and deservedly so. Fighters and casual practitioners of the sport know this to be a fact. With eight limbs to work with, Nak Muays are able to fight at a level of…

Are you planning to hang your heavy bag at home for Muay Thai training but unsure which hanger or bag stand to get? Look no further because I’ve done all the research so you don’t have to crack your head or walls over it. Heavy bag…

Note: This spotlight on SKS Empire was originally written for Rough Asia and was published on 2 Aug 2018. The origins of Muay Thai brand, SKS Empire is intricately tied to its 36-year-old founder, Romain Denevault Rossi and more…