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Over the past decade, Muay Thai has exploded internationally. Whether looking to compete, get in shape, or just have some fun hitting pads, practitioners and fans of the sport outside Thailand are at an all-time high. As passionate as many are, there is still some confusion over the distinctions that make Thai Boxing a unique art.
Thai MMA has been on quite the journey over the past ten years, when the seeds of the sport were first planted in the country. From underground cage fights in the time of a national ban, to breaking onto largest stages of global Mixed Martial Arts, Thailand has seen its place in the sport shift wildly. All the while, striking enthusiasts have been waiting to see the elite level Muay Thai seen in the Kingdom make its way into mainstream MMA. Insiders may say that’s still far off, but a look at the state of the sport locally gives fans a lot to get excited about.
A remarkable tale of relentless hard work, northern Thailand Muay Thai champion and current One Championship MMA fighter, Pongsiri Mitsatit grew up in the little known hill tribe sect of Thailand. He began his martial arts journey after suffering repeated bullying from a neighbourhood kid. Fed up of the continuous harassment Pongisiri decided to pick up his gloves for the first time and begin his Muay Thai journey.
Top Three Tips For Getting Back Into Training After Lockdown
By Frances Watthanaya
This year in an unprecedented turn of events, gyms around the world were ordered to shut down in an effort to combat COVID-19. For many of us, the gym serves as a second home, and the shutdown left a void in our lives. If the closure of your gym made you feel displaced and isolated, don’t worry – you’re not alone.
The good news is that governments are now starting to ease restrictions worldwide. Many gyms have now been given the go-ahead to open again, albeit with new guidelines. It’s important that we keep our expectations in check, as the ‘new normal’ has temporarily changed how we do things, including martial arts training.
Before returning full force, take some time to catch
