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Italy knows combat. There were the gladiators. The arenas would sell out. Athletes faced off for life, for honor, for futures. It was wars and wars and wars. The proud Italian tradition of combat continued in Verona Italy. Three champions of the ring came to the city to show their weapons. Yodsanklai Fairtex, Nong O [...]

The city of poetry and love fell hard for Muay Thai. Three superstars came to France to put on a display. Yodsanklai, Sitthitchai, and Nong O taught at the Amazing Muay Thai Masterclass Seminar in Paris. Sitthitchai started the seminar series. Sitthitchai is a former Glory Kickboxing Champion. He showed how to transition from Muay [...]

The snowy mountains of Calgary got a taste of Thailand’s heat. Three stars from Southeast Asia went to the Grey Eagle Resort on September 21st. Yodsanklai Fairtex, Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin, and Saenchai Saenphong taught seminars at the resort. The Thai superstars visited fans and fighters worldwide. The Masterclass tours have support of the Thai Government’s ‘Soft [...]

Amazing Muay Thai Masterclass After the first masterclass in England, the Amazing Muay Thai Masterclass Tour set sail to the other side of the world. This time, to Perth, Australia, for the next stop on the global tour. Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. It is a true display of beautiful violence brought [...]

Muay Thai Master Class Spreads Muay Thai The stars shine in the UK on May 4th. Hilton Hotel in Reading England hosts the first Amazing MuayThai Masterclass. The sold out event features leading lights of the sport. Phetjeejaa Or Meekun, Nong O Gaiyanghaadao, and Superbon Banchamek teach their champion secrets. “It was the brainchild of the WBC [...]

Muay Thai belts and ranking is a heated topic. There are a lot of belts in Muay Thai. And it's about to get hotter as most of them are trash, but some of them are cash. We have standards though and so do you. Let's talk about real value of the Muay Thai belt system. [...]

As Muay Thai grows so do the content creators. Muay Thai photography is defining how the sport is perceived. Rob Miller is one of those shaping the sport. The professional has turned his lens to science of 8 limbs. A fighter himself, he taught himself how to shoot. Photography At Muay Thai Gyms “I had [...]

Amazing Muay Thai Announced The World Boxing Council Muay Thai, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Sports Authority of Thailand joined hands. The three organizations are pushing forward a new tourism campaign, "Amazing Muay Thai." The organizations signed an official agreement at the Tourism Authority of Thailand headquarters. The program began development in 2020. It aims [...]

Muay Thai Gram is proud to announce a partnership with Warriors Cup. Muay Thai Gram will assist with media, marketing, and promotion for the upcoming July 29th show at Melrose Ballroom. Promoting Muay Thai In The USA “Muay Thai Gram is a huge voice for the community. It covers the sport internationally and includes the [...]

It was another hard year for the world of Muay Thai. Stadiums and shows opened up and then were shut down. Gyms experienced waves of Covid closures making consistency difficult. But three hundred sixty five days passed and life continued. We wanted to point to the highs of the year. Pro Muay Thai Fighter Male: [...]

A History of Muay Thai in Australia This article looks at Australian Muay Thai through the careers and lives of four individuals. Profiled are Caley Reece, Mark Hammer Castagnini, Darren Reece, and Nugget McNaught. Looking at their careers we can begin to understand the course of Muay Thai in Oz. The sport down under has [...]

This article will break down the fundamental cost to live as a Muay Thai fighter in Phuket. We will look at visas, gym membership, motorbike costs and more. To understand how to live long term in Thailand as a fighter check out this article.  Life In Phuket Living in Thailand is extremely affordable compared to [...]

In the age of social media athletes of all types are brand ambassadors and influencers. This is true in Muay Thai as in other sports. The eyes are on the fighters as they perform. The attention that fighters funnels into sales. Profit equals potential jobs and careers. Successful athletes must understand how to use social media [...]

Social Media Is A Weapon For Your Business Muay Thai as a business is growing and while the sport is still niche it is growing at a rapid pace. Social Media is a large part of that growth. Facebook, Instagram, and websites all help people reach each other faster and easier. It’s effortless to schedule [...]

Why Sponsorships Are Needed For Muay Thai Sponsorships are a necessary part of business for the world of Muay Thai. The business dynamic works on a variety of levels. Equipment companies sponsor fights, gyms, and athletes. Promotions are sponsored by a variety of companies. Gyms sponsor athletes. And so on… These business relationships create a [...]

Article Originally Published In Main Stand by Alongot Deuanklony: Link Here Translation by Matt Lucas and Chompuu Sriyotee:   Sports arenas are built for capitalism in the world of professional sports. The income comes from the total sales provided by the audience. Spending money at the stadium is only entertainment. There is not much impact [...]

You aren’t a seasoned vet until you encounter issues in the ring that no preparation on Earth could ready you for. Officials, tend to pride ourselves based on such unforseen experiences. The lights going out, or crazy disqualification scenarios can be badges of honor. Freak situations will happen but here are 5 tools and checklists [...]

Muay Thai, like all sports, is a money game. There are the rules in the ring, but there is also the outside world that imposes its own rules. The outside world makes it a game of capital. Profit and loss are as important as kicking, punching, elbowing, and kneeing. For fighters, it’s important to understand [...]

Running a Muay Thai gym in the states is a labor of love. That being said, Muay Thai is growing stateside and internationally. Gym owners can make a great living doing what they love--as long as they take the time and effort to strategically plan, invest, and grow their business.  The vast majority of gym [...]

Why Create A Sponsored Shirt? by Henry Lee https://youtu.be/KBrjfP7hVdA You can fund your fight expenses. You can pocket extra money for living costs. A big benefit is that you help advertise yourself and your sponsors. Building a brand for your fight career will help you stand out. Tee shirts are physical and if they [...]

Thailand is the mecca of Muay Thai - many foreigners make the pilgrimage to the motherland of the sport only to return home. These short trips are enriching, but without the commitment of long term stay, foreign boxers don’t get to see the many layers of the sport. Extended trips help foreigners develop careers, long [...]

By Jalill Barnes Photos Courtesy Of Julius Foo It was my third fight in Thailand. “Kru Yo, where are the fights at,” I asked. The Golden Era legend went by a different name to us. He was our teacher. His fight name was Lamnamoon Sor Sumalee. His name to us, Kru Yo. “In Sisaket. Maybe [...]

Why Photographers Are Important The world of Muay Thai would not be visible without photographers. They act as journalists, promoters, and storytellers. Through film, they depict Muay Thai in all its facets. The moments of victory, of defeat, the quiet moments in the background, and the hours upon hours spent in the gym. What They [...]