Many consider the Thai martial art to be one of the most effective striking styles in the world. Muay Thai is a battle-tested martial art. The art of 8 limbs has evolved and been refined over time through countless battles on the battlefields and boxing rings. Since the 70’s, there...En savoir plus
Le taekwondo comporte-t-il des coups de genou ?
Les Pomsae : ce sont toutes les techniques de pieds et de mains à apprendre seul dans un premier temps, puis applicables en combat.
Le Hoshinsul : ce sont toutes les techniques de self-defense à connaître (clés, balayages…)
Le Kyorugui : ce sont les techniques d’attaques et d’assaut qui permettent...En savoir plus
How to control breathing in sparring?
Rhythmic Breathing : Establish a consistent rhythm for your breath, matching it to your movement. Whether you're shadowboxing, sparring, or working the heavy bag, maintain a steady and controlled breathing pattern.
Exhale on Impact : When throwing punches, exhale forcefully with each strike.
Spar with Controlled Breathing : During sparring,...En savoir plus
What not to do in Muay Thai sparring?
Don't turtle nonstop and one trick pony during sparring.
Don't run all over the place, as this won't work in a real ring.
Don't catch kicks without using any technique afterwards.
Don't plow into your opponent, as this is against the rules.
Don't abuse the circumstance that your opponent is...En savoir plus
How often should you hard spar in Muay Thai?
Hard sparring is important for the fighter and should not be overlooked in training. Nothing will ever push you harder and simulate the stress of a real fight more than a good hard sparring session. Just make sure that hard sparring happens only occasionally. It’s the exact same thing as...En savoir plus
How to exhale while punching?
When throwing punches, exhale forcefully with each strike.
This tightens the core, enhances power, and prevents the risk of exhaling upon impact from an opponent.
Inhale and exhale through your nose whenever possible.
Establish a consistent rhythm for your breath, matching it to your movement.
Practice exhaling when throwing punches...En savoir plus
Which is better, box breathing or 4 7 8?
1. Box breathing used by Navy Seals
2. This is a very interesting and also quite simple breathing technique.
3. The great thing about box breathing is you can do it almost anywhere.
4. The benefits of this exercise is it neither excessively relaxes you, nor excites you.
5. 2....En savoir plus
How to increase lung capacity for fighting?
Diaphragmatic breathing helps you use your diaphragm correctly while breathing to increase lung efficiency.
Diaphragmatic breathing allows you to use your lungs at 100% capacity to increase lung efficiency.
Diaphragmatic breathing offers several benefits to your body including increasing how much oxygen is in your blood.
Diaphragmatic breathing can help...En savoir plus
Is Muay Thai 3 times a week good?
One of the most common questions new students ask when starting Muay Thai is : Is training 3 times a week enough to make progress.
At Ultimate Combat Training Center, the short answer is—absolutely yes !
In fact, training three times a week can be the perfect balance for most...En savoir plus
What is the most effective kick in Muay Thai?
The low roundhouse kick is one of the most devastating kicks in any martial art due to the incredible amount of power that can be generated into it. You don’t have to look far to see a fight finished within the allotted rounds simply by a series of stunning leg...En savoir plus
What are the 5 pillars of Muay Thai?
The fundamental values of Muaythai are built on 5 important pillars, Respect, Honour, Tradition, Fair-play and Excellence.
The IFMA Organisation is based on a strict framework and principle that ensures non-discrimination and inclusion, safety and fairness of each family member, especially the athletes on the basis of gender identity and...En savoir plus
Is 27 too old for Muay Thai?
I’m a firm believer that it’s never too late to start training Muay Thai.
When you begin your Muay Thai training not only will you learn a beautiful (and practical) martial art, but you’ll also be improving the entire spectrum of your health, so why not give it a go?...En savoir plus
Is Muay Thai better than gym?
Muay Thai kickboxing workouts can offer superior results compared to traditional workouts for those trying to get in shape for the new year due to their dynamic combination of cardio, strength training, and mental discipline.
Unlike traditional workouts that may focus on isolated muscle groups, Muay Thai delivers a comprehensive...En savoir plus
Who is the hardest kicker in Muay Thai?
Apidej Sit Hurun, a welterweight dynamo famed and feared for his brutal round kicks, is considered the hardest kicker in Muay Thai. The wrecking ball legs of Apidej’s came to legendary prominence in his bout against the psychotically aggressive Sompong Charoenmuang on February 5th 1963. Iron shinned Apidej dominated the...En savoir plus
Why is there no footwork in Muay Thai?
People try to analyze muay Thai through the lens of boxing and don't consider or don't care that boxers only have to worry about two things: the left hand and the right hand. You're not afforded massive drastic slips and bobs because you'll be punished for it. As far as...En savoir plus