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Muay Thai is a full-contact combat sport with its roots in Thailand that is known for being incredibly intense and exciting. Yet it's even more exciting when you consider the last competition that Mongkol Muay Thai was the proud sponsor of, which took place in Mexico on Sunday, 15 October 2022. Mongkol Muay Thai & Euphoria Fight Production Host A Muay Thai Fight In Mexico Sunday, 15 October 2022, the stage was set for a clash between Muay Thai titans in Monterrey, Mexico. The exciting fight card featured Fernando Garza from Monterrey and Miguel Ángel Robles from Guadalajara.  "Limon" Garza,...

Muay Thai is one of the best sports to learn for both self-defense and fitness. But, like with anything else, there can be a learning curve. Here are some common mistakes people make while learning Muay Thai. Sparring To Win Instead Of Learn The goal of a spar is not to win. The point of practicing against your partner isn't to come out on top but to sharpen both of your abilities. Make sure your sparring practice goes well by talking to your partner beforehand and letting them know what you want to work on. Getting Cheap or Incomplete Training...

As martial artists, we are always pushing ourselves to improve. Whether your goal in practicing Muay Thai is self-defense or fitness, the common thread is a desire to improve. One of the things we aspire to accomplish on this martial arts adventure is improved performance in the ring, but even if we simply make it through five rounds of pad work without passing out completely, that would be a huge accomplishment. If you want to be the best in Muay Thai, you need to know these three things. Keep Going The most important advice we can give is a bit...

There is a common misconception that Muay Thai and kickboxing are the exact same thing. but in reality, there are significant differences between the two. Both sports share tactics and traditions, but how those skills are applied in a specific conflict depends on the fighter and the discipline.Kickboxing, as defined, is any full-contact sport including the use of both kicks and hands, whereas Muay Thai, commonly known as Thai boxing, is a combat sport originating in Thailand that emphasizes both stand-up striking and clinching skills. Thus, Muay Thai may be broadly classified as a kind of kickboxing. Here are some...

In boxing, knee pads are incredibly famous and appreciated in the Muay Thai world. Fighters use protective gear often because of its effectiveness. The knee is a very vulnerable area. Hence these pads are favoured by fighters. It's also important to remember that if we hurt our knees, they will take a significant amount of time to heal, and they may never be the same. Here are some ways that using knee pads can be beneficial for you. They Protect Your Knees Incorporating knee pads into your training routine or other physical activity can greatly improve your results. So that...