Muay Thai, the “Art of Eight Limbs,” is a combat sport that combines striking with fists, elbows, knees, and shins. Whether you’re a beginner stepping into your first class or a seasoned practitioner gearing up for competition, having the right equipment is crucial. This guide will walk you through the essential gear you’ll need for Muay Thai training and competition.
Enrolling children in martial arts can be highly beneficial, offering physical exercise, self-discipline, respect for others, and self-defense skills. However, it’s important for parents to carefully select a reputable martial arts school with experienced instructors who prioritize safety and age-appropriate training methods. Read on to learn more about this topic.
Muay Thai is a martial art and combat sport originating in Thailand. Known as the “art of 8 limbs”, it incorporates strikes using the fists, knees, shins and elbows and grappling elements. Check out this short blog post to learn more about why Muay Thai is a fundamental skillset in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
Women have made significant strides in combat sports, breaking barriers and gaining recognition in various disciplines like boxing, MMA, and wrestling. Their contributions have helped challenge stereotypes and promote gender equality in these competitive arenas. This blog post highlights female athletes in Muay Thai.
This blog post touches briefly on the “universal” kicks found in the 4 empty hand courses at GMAU. More time is spent on highlighting unique aspects and differences between: Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Krav Maga. Read on to learn more and find out how you can try out our courses for FREE!
Muay Thai, a martial art from Thailand, is an exciting combative sport and self-defense system that is wildly popular. Also known as “The Art of 8 Limbs”, Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand, and its skills and strategies are often integrated into self-defense training programs. If you watch MMA fights or a new martial arts movie, you will likely see Muay Thai featured prominently. In this blog post, we highlight some of the areas of media where Muay Thai shines.
