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Muay Thai is a sport that is respected and played by many people around the world, even though its origin is in Asia. However, there are several common misconceptions about the sport that we would like to clear up. The history of Muay Thai Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand, and translates to “Thai Boxing.” Its origins are rooted in military martial art, and date back to the 13th century during the Sukhothai Kingdom. Muay Thai has since grown tremendously popular in the western world over the years, and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. However,...

Being a successful Muay Thai fighter weighs heavily on a few things: dedication, training, practice, and having the right equipment. Muay Thai equipment consists of headgear, elbow pads, knee pads, shin guards, groin guards, chest guards, and of course, gloves. Each piece of equipment has its own specifications and standards, and finding the right one for you is essential. When it comes to Muay Thai gloves there are a few things you must take into consideration, including the size, fit, material, closure, weight, and style. These things will affect the overall comfort and effectiveness of the protection of your gloves....

Thai pads are the specially created Muay Thai gear used to hone a fighter's martial arts skills.Since the 16th century, Thai society has embraced Muay Thai, a traditional martial art also known as Thai boxing or the "art of 8 limbs."Thai boxing techniques can be caught, held, and studied by coaches thanks to the invention of Thai pads. These pads are available in a broad variety of sizes, forms, densities, materials, features etc, so no matter who you are, there’s a Muay Thai pad for you. How To Use Muay Thai Pads It's best to stay still if you're just...

There are several similarities between Muay Thai and western traditional boxing, but there are also several differences. These differences can be seen in the techniques, scoring systems, and even the equipment, including the gloves. Boxing gloves were introduced to boxing and became mandatory in 1818, over a century before it was introduced to Muay Thai in 1920. Initially, Muay Thai fighters wore hemp ropes to protect their wrists. Since then, the gloves have evolved to better suit Muay Thai. That said, it’s not recommended that you just pick up any pair of gloves in hopes that it will work for...

If you are going to take any sport or extracurricular activity seriously, you are going to need the right set of gear and training equipment. Training in Muay Thai is no different and requires you to have all that is needed for effective training sessions.  This includes protective gear, appropriate attire, and even the proper bags to transport your belongings without difficulty. This begs the question, should you use a Duffel bag or a gym bag to carry your Muay Thai equipment and gears?  What is a Duffel bag? Duffle bags date back to 17th century Belgium and were designed...