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ONE Fight Night 6 – Predictions

It’s 2023 and One Championship is bringing the heat with ONE Fight Night 6! Set to go down in the explosive Impact Arena in Bangkok, this event is not to be missed. Headlining the night, we’ve got the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon Singha Mawynn defending his belt against the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World […]

Consistency—Why Is It so Important in Muay Thai?

Some of the world’s greatest mixed martial artists practice Muay Thai. So, with the rising popularity of the UFC came the subsequent increase in public interest in Thai fighting system. Nak Muays in the mainstream media perfectly executed lethal strikes and showed off spectacular performances worthy of the highlight reel. They wowed the world with […]

Would Israel Adesanya Beat Alex Pereira in a Rematch?

The rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is one of the most heated in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). The two fighters have a long history that dates back to their days competing in kick boxing.  They first met in 2016, Adesanya showcased his striking prowess, but Pereira managed to land some […]

Summer is coming. Why should you start training Muay Thai?

Muay Thai is amazing! Not only will it give you an envious physique, but it will enhance your mental fortitude and prepare you for many real-life situations, even outside of fighting. The beautiful symphony of punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, which we call Muay Thai might be a complex martial art, but in reality is […]

Why Teens Are Choosing Kickboxing Over Karate

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Those of us a certain age will remember how Ralph Macchio, under the careful tutelage of Pat Morita, learned the mystical skills of Karate through the performance of mundane daily chores, such as car-waxing and fence-painting It must have been more than just me who was inspired as a young teen to don a heavily […]

Is Your Child Super Shy? We Have The Answer.

Kids Muay Thai & Martial Arts Classes

One of the first lessons any student of the Martial Arts will learn is that looks can be deceptive. Perhaps surprisingly, the most accomplishment competitor on the mats or in the ring is not always the athletic, muscle-bound behemoth who can intimidate others with their mere presence. Frequently, the softly spoken, unassuming bookworm you barely […]

How Martial Arts Training Can Get Your Child Off The Screens

Entertainment has never been so all consuming.  While previous generations may have been content to amuse themselves for endless hours with little more than a stick and a piece of string, today’s young ones are unlikely to be impressed with such innocent pleasures. The truth is that computers, mobile phones, and tablets represent an astonishing […]