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Are you new to Muay Thai? You will find everything you need in this section for a Muay Thai beginner.

In a hurry? Just head over to the ultimate Beginner’s Muay Thai guide Q&A here for all your answers. Alternatively, you can download a free eBook to read at your pace.

Feel free to look around and if you have any question, please feel free to contact me via the “Contact” page. 

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Beginner

Is Muay Thai a Form of Martial Arts?

Kay
According to definition by Encyclopedia Britannica, “Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental…
Beginner

Does Muay Thai have Belts and Ranking System?

Kay
The belt ranking (dan) system was first introduced in martial arts in the late 19th century when it was applied to the grappling art of Judo. The practice then spread to other Japanese and Korean martial arts like Karate, Taekwondo and Jiu…
Beginner

Is Muay Thai Useful in Real Life?

Kay
Muay Thai, also known as the art of 8 limbs, is the national sport of Thailand. The sport has its origin as an unarmed combat skill in military use on battlegrounds when ancient Siam (Thailand’s former name) was constantly at war with its…
Beginner

Muay Thai vs BJJ

Kay
First off, I am not going to compare which is the better martial arts between Muay Thai vs BJJ. That's like comparing apples to oranges and we all know Muay Thai is better of the two. Just kidding! While both Muay Thai and BJJ…
Beginner

Muay Thai For Kids

Kay
Note: I started training my 8-year-old girl at home this year as a physical activity to keep her fit and it has now come in handy during the COVID-19 lockdown. She's enjoying it immensely, learning the techniques and we train 45 minutes…
Training

Free Ebook: Beginner’s Guide to Muay Thai

Kay
Dear Muay Thai fam! Gonna keep this real short. I have been spending the last 3 weeks or so writing, editing and formatting the 2020 edition of my Muay Thai ebook and it's finally done! The ebook is a handy guide for beginners…
Training

Top 10 Muay Thai Beginner Tips

Kay
Congratulations on taking the first step in this journey of Muay Thai! Signing up to train Muay Thai is one of the best decisions I have ever made in life and so will it be for you. The beginning stage is both the most exciting and…
Beginner

Life Hacks for Muay Thai Beginners

Kay
hack /hak/ a strategy or technique for managing one's time or activities more efficiently. When I started training Muay Thai, it was like entering a whole new dimension. I have never been sporty or athletic my whole life, wasn’t a…