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Learn about Muay Thai rules. Understand what is and isn't allowed, what the different classes are, global variations, and what governing bodies exist globally.

Learn how to score a Muay Thai fight and the details of the scoring system. Understanding how bouts are scored is crucial to maximise your chances of winning.

Muay Thai training is tough. It put significant strain on you both physically and mentally. Hitting pads, bags and people results in damage and potentially injury. As a result, proper nutrition is crucial for maximising both training and recovery. Good nutrition and proper levels of hydration gives you the energy needed for hard workouts, helps your muscles recover, and enables you to regularly improve.

Are you on the hunt for for the perfect punching bag or heavy bag for your Muay thai gym? Or perhaps you're looking to get a Muay Thai bag for your home? Whatever your purpose, this is the guide for you.

In this blog, we explore 10 essential exercises for building Muay Thai skills at home. These exercises target different muscle groups and help improve technique, stamina, speed, agility, and core strength. By incorporating these exercises into your training routine, you can enhance your performance through all types of training at the gym, as well as in competition.

Drill work is a particular type of training that’s incredibly useful for developing techniques, defence and movement in a controlled, measured environment. It is the closest type of training to sparring as there are not pads or bags involved just protective equipment (the same used in sparring).

Key Highlights Muay Thai gloves are essential for training, sparring, and competition. The right fit is crucial fo...

Training Muay Thai is as physically and mentally rewarding as it is tough on the body and mind. Being a contact sport, you’re regularly striking pads, people or bags and therefore exposing yourself to causing damage to yourself and others. This, coupled with the fact training is intensive and demands full-body engagement, makes injuries common, especially for first-time practitioners.

Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing, is a martial art and combat sport that originated in Thailand. Unlike western boxing or other striking arts, Muay Thai is known as the "art of the eight limbs" because it combines punches, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and clinching techniques. This unique combination of techniques makes Muay Thai a highly effective and dynamic martial ar

In this ultimate buying guide, we will explore the essential factors to consider when purchasing Muay Thai shorts. We will delve into the importance of material and fabric, understanding different styles and cuts, decoding the significance of colors and designs, knowing the right size for a perfect fit, top brands to consider for qualit

Even if you’ve had previous experience with another combat or full contact sport, the intensity and full body workouts that you get when training Muay Thai can come as a surprise. That’s why it’s important to approach learning Muay Thai with the right mindset and take advantage of our tips on how to succeed.

Founded in 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand - the Mecca of Muay Thai - Primo Fightwear has quickly established itself as a global player in the Muay Thai space. Their designs and craftsmanship push the boundaries of style and material selection for Muay Thai gear, resulting in products that are bold, durable and often unique.

The teep, also referred to as a push kick, is a long-range, diverse Muay Thai technique that can be targetted at va...

We explored what purposeful practice in an earlier blog article, discussing how it differs from “normal” practice and how it can help develop your Muay Thai skills quickly and consistently. The concept itself can be easy to understand, yet when you first try to think of ways you can purposefully practice, it can be challenging.

After a while of regular training, it's likely you'll hit some sort of plateau which will frustrate you, make you question your level of passion for the sport and have you searching for ways to make it exciting again. This is common with any sport or hobby and you'll need to evaluate whether it's a genuine disinterest and not just a “wall”.

Sparring can be some of the most enjoyable and informative parts of your training, yet it can also be the most stressful and painful. For beginners it can be incredibly intimidating and even the most veteran fighter can feel pressured when sparring at a new gym.  Nonetheless, sparring is essential for developing your Muay Thai skills, reaction times, conditioning and tactical thinking.

Muay Thai is as effective for keeping fit as it is a striking discipline. In a 2 hour session, you can easily burn anywhere between 1000 – 2000 calories, if not more. That's equivalent to 2 hours running at 8-10mpg or 2 hours cycling at 20mph.

People are increasingly conscious of the integral role mental wellbeing takes in our individual lives, and rightly so – it is estimated that 1 in 6 people experienced some sort of mental health problem in any given week. No longer is mental wellbeing the taboo topic it once was but is now an increasing focus amongst healthcare institutes, government policy and employers too.

Muay Thai shorts are incredibly distinct and, besides kickboxing, are rarely seen in any other sport or martial art...

What's the difference between practice and purposeful practice? It's all in the approach as purposeful practice is focused and designed with attaining a specific goal that will improve overall performance, one step at a time. It’s kicking a heavy bag 50, 100, 1000 times until you rotate your hips the “right” amount. It’s jabbing countless times with a focus on bringing your hand back to your chin quicker than someone can counter you with your guard down

This guide assumes you're committed to learning and enjoying Muay Thai and seek advice on what gear you need to get the most out of all your training, along with what equipment you'll need to mitigate and treat injuries.

This article provides guidance based on the assumption that you're either new to Muay Thai and aren't yet sure whether its the sport for you OR you enjoy training Muay Thai but only do so infrequently, with a focus on the fitness aspects without engaging too heavily in sparring.

There are some stylistic approaches you can adopt in your sparring sessions which will broaden your experience and help develop your learning in this way. They'll also force you to think creatively and help you diversify your arsenal. Try them on different sparring partners and adopt the approach which fits into what you're looking to learn/achieve in that sparring session.

Whether your new to Muay Thai or a well-seasoned veteran, going to train at a new gym can be an intimidating and uncomfortable experience at first. Unless your name, skills and experience precede you, it's likely you'll not know many people, if any, and you'll be walking into an environment filled with testosterone, sweat, bravado and even ego.

Whether you're new to Muay Thai or looking for a gym to develop new & existing skills, training in the right gym is key to getting the most out of your time & effort. What's right for you will depend on a variety of factors but it's worth first thinking about your goals and how quickly you want to achieve them. For exa

While Muay Thai is widely considered the most effective striking discipline in the world, its reputation often deters many people from practising the sport as they consider it too brutal or likely to involve too much pain. While there is some justification in this, much of the pain arising from contact can be avoided and the benefits Muay Thai brings even the average practitioner are worthwhile and varied.

Knees are some of the most powerful strikes in Muay Thai and help further differentiate it from other martial arts. Learn about the different types and how to generate speed and power with your knees.

Elbows are devastating and can easily cut opponents. Learn about the different types of elbows and watch how to train and execute them properly.

Clinching is a form of stand-up wrestling that helps further differentiate Muay Thai from other martial arts. Learn all about the various aspects of the Muay Thai clinch here.