The Good. The Bad. And the Ugly.

We are warriors.

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.

ATTN: Muay Thai Newbies – If you are venturing into the Thai martial art of Muay Thai for the first time, read through a few tips to help you navigate through your first few months at a Muay Thai gym. [Related: Your First Muay Thai Class]

So you want to be a Nak Muay (Muay Thai Boxer)?

Shins: Muay Thai Questions on Reddit Answered by Kru Chris

What do you think? Yay or nay for Muay Thai as Olympic Sport?

When should I train in Muay Thai?

If you Google or YouTube “Muay Thai” or “Thai Boxing” one of the first things you’ll often see is a Thai Nak Muay with perfected technique kicking down what looks like a stalk or tropical tree.Though this imagery is fascinating much like how Karate Dojos chop through bricks, it is much more likely to cause injury than sharpen your technique (even for skilled fighters). [Related: Reddit’s Top Shin Questions Answered]

Chokeholds: Street v. Sport (and how to escape a chokehold)

Because your gym is your home.

Muay Thai: What your friends and family should know.

YOUR FIRST MUAY THAI CLASS – THE GUIDE

Combat sports and self defense are two totally different things. One is about strategy, endurance, and technicality.

LEVEL UP BOXING – “SPAR WARS”

Training and one-on-one with Miriam Nakamoto.

A South Paw is someone who fights with their right hand and foot forward. These fighters are often difficult to counter by those not used to facing them. Some South Paws fight this way because they are naturally left handed while others adopt this stance in order to gain a competitive advantage.

Train Muay Thai from Home

Muay Thai Workshop in NoVA by Kru Chris

Ajarn Chai – A Man Who Got Hells Angels and FBI in One Room (Peacefully)

As someone who is just beginning to learn the art of Muay Thai, you will invariably encounter some challenges [Related: Intro Muay Thai at T.A.G. Muay Thai].

Muay Thai and Kickboxing Differences

Muay Thai Pads: What You Need to Know

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 fighters. [Related: Did you know that Kru Chris has trained with UFC fighters?]

School Fights & Statistics

World Thai Boxing Association – How to Celebrate Teachers Day

At T.A.G. Muay Thai, we often see new members who have practiced another martial arts discipline prior to training Muay Thai. After being in the martial arts community for some time, here’s what we’ve heard from folks switching from Taekwondo and BJJ to Muay Thai as well as those switching from Muay Thai to Mixed Martial Arts. [Related: The 411 On Martial Art Forms Sweeping the Nation]

Fighting someone shorter than you are can be a blessing- if you know how. I am a 5’10” female and I never fought another woman taller than myself.

Muay Thai America v. Thailand Rant by Ajarn Bryan Dobler

T.A.G. Muay Thai Heads to Lion Fight 25

T.A.G. Muay Thai’s 2nd Sparring Exhibition

It’s that time of year again, but for anyone who trains Muay Thai, you know that there is no off season! With the holidays approaching, now is the best time to stock up on some great Muay Thai gear to help you reach the next level in the new year. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a teammate, coach, family member or friend this holiday season, here are some of the best and affordable gifts for any Muay Thai fighter:

Muay Thai Rank, Armbands, & Belts

Muay Thai originated thousands of years ago in what is now known as Thailand. The art form was developed by warriors in need of a fighting style to combat opponents at any range and brutalize the enemy quickly. Like most martial art forms, Muay Thai has a few off-shoots in the kickboxing world – Dutch Muay Thai a.k.a Dutch Kickboxing is what we will cover today.

For many people, situational awareness and self-protection are not at the top of mind when running errands or enjoying an evening out. Though everyone here at T.A.G. Muay Thai hopes that no one encounters a dangerous scenario, there are things you can do to improve your odds of avoiding and surviving harassment.

Our bodies are wired to send strong signals when we feel a threat in order to avoid experiencing further pain or danger. Sometimes this exchange between our nerves and the brain can force us to have some unhealthy reactions during a fight. Read on to see if you are guilty of the most common impulses and if you are, find out how to correct those impulses.

11 Ways Muay Thai Traditions Can Make Us Better People

Aside from delivering super high kicks, flexible joints also allow Nak Muays to use less energy for the same movements. With flexibility comes a lowered risk of injury, quick muscle recovery, and better blood flow.

Just like in any sport of martial arts discipline, it is so important to develop good habits early on in training. Good habits can prevent injury, illness, shorten your learning curve, and help you to see results faster. Below we’ve outlined some basic good habits to maintain throughout Muay Thai training. [Related: 12 Unspoken Guidelines for Muay Thai Newbies]

What is a Muay Thai Kru?

You trained hard, gave your respective martial art your all – blood, sweat, and maybe a few tears. Everything you’ve done up to the point of your fight was to prepare you for your fight! Though you may have gotten a few good strikes in, the outcome was not what you expected. It is easy to feel down on yourself and never fight again, but we’ve got some tips to keep your spirits and head high.

At T.A.G. Muay Thai, we really love Muay Thai, but our instructor as well as students often choose to learn from other martial arts disciplines which is a beautiful thing. We’ve highlighted 4 different martial art forms below that have been trending upwards in the USA for the past couple of years. Find out what makes each discipline so unique. Knowing the pros and cons may even help you decide which martial art form(s) is/are best for you.

SPAR WARS – RETURN OF THE G.O.A.T

A Necessary Tool for Muay Thai

Can Muay Thai Be Useful for Self-Defense in a Street Fight?

Muay Thai can be a demanding, yet rewarding combat sport.

WKA Worlds – Marie Competes on Team USA in Spain

Every single person on the planet can sometimes use encouragement from someone else, whether that form of encouragement comes from competition, a smile, or a motivational quote. Martial artist are no different, our team has scoured the internet for quotes to inspire and keep martial arts student pushing no matter what.

T.A.G. Muay Thai Joins Loudoun Fighters at Capital MMA

If you would like to learn Muay Thai but are not sure how to get started, you are likely wondering where you can turn for answers. In their quest to master the art, some people try to learn the moves of Muay Thai by watching videos and practicing at home, but you must remember that Muay Thai mastery requires time, dedication, and training. [Related: Is learning Muay Thai dangerous?]

The boxing match that everyone has been talking about will soon be on television sets and big screens across every bar in America! If you still don’t know how to tune in, Fox Sports 2 will be showing the Mayweather v. McGregor fight for free. Not a Fox Sports 2 subscriber? Get updates every few seconds by following on Twitter or order Showtime pay-per-view services for $99.95. By the way, check out the fight card below:

Why do you train Muay Thai? Establishing your motives for training is key to establishing your mentality.

As the holiday festivities draw to a close and New Year’s resolutions are made, it’s time to start thinking about how to take your Muay Thai game to the next level.

Ajarn Bryan Dobler Workshop: Authentic Muay Thai at its Finest

When signing up for a martial arts training program or more specifically a Muay Thai training program, your instructor and his/her gym should go through the ringer (according to Reddit.com).

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Before we even kick this blog post off, fights are scary and unpredictable.

TCB Fight Night – Coach James Lands TKO

Why would you ever want to take a break from Muay Thai? But I get it, sometimes you have to. Whether it’s taking a few days off after a major tournament, a few weeks off to focus on another area of your life, or a few months off due to medical reasons or change in life situation, getting back into training is tough.

Authentic Muay Thai fights and even knee or elbow strikes in popularized UFC fights tend to result in brutal and bloody scenes. Thousands of years ago, those movements were designed to cause maximum devastation as quickly as possible. Muay Thai practiced in a “training” setting is a scene that focuses on technique and less on blood and destruction.

Muay Thai Words Translated from Thai to English

I’ve taught hundreds of students in Law Enforcement Training and at my own gym, T.A.G. Muay Thai and when a prospect turns into a new student, 99% of the time, the same question is ALWAYS asked:

Muay Thai is an ancient martial art dating back to 2nd or 3rd B.C. Thailand; the fighting style did not become an official sport beyond Thai warrior use until the 1400’s. Though Muay Thai has been around for a long time, regulations weren’t introduced to competitive fighting until the 1930’s.

Mind Over Matter

John Wayne Parr Seminar at Double Dose Muay Thai

Muay Thai has been a gift to me. It has affected every aspect of my life in more ways than I ever could have imagined.

For many Muay Thai students and fighters, the winter holidays mean that there is no rest for the weary. However, training may become logistically and psychologically difficult. It may be challenging to maintain a consistent training regime and mentality due to holiday travel and festivities, so below are five easy tips to make sure that you enter the new year physically and mentally ready to improve yourself and your craft.

Self-Defense for Kids at Cub Scout Workshop

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 Nak Muays who’ve proven to be capable fighters not just in the ring but in the octagon, too.