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Weight Classes & Cutting Weight in Muay Thai

Muay Thai was an art of war originally developed for unarmed combat on the battlefields. Records show the martial art dating back to as early as the 13th century when Thailand was constantly at wa...

How to Condition Shins for Muay Thai

Muay Thai fighters are renowned for being among the hardest kickers in combat sports and martial arts. Besides their immaculate technique, the devastating power can also be attributed to having ir...

What to Wear for Muay Thai

Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is the national sport of Thailand. Originally created for unarmed combat on the battlefields, Muay Thai has grown to become a well-known kickboxing sport that...

7 Reasons why Muay Thai is the Most Powerful Martial Art

  Most martial arts were originally developed for warfare and have evolved over time into a way of life. Today, martial arts are practised all over the world by the young and old for fitness, self-...

YOKKAO 50: Jacob Smith vs Tam McCourt

A huge domestic showdown between two UK featherweight elites is brewing. Returning to the University of Bolton Stadium on 8th August 2021, YOKKAO 49 - 50 has confirmed its second bout featuring Ja...

YOKKAO 49 First Fight Announced: Panicos Yusuf vs Chris Shaw!

The date is set for YOKKAO 49-50 which will be staged at the University of Bolton Stadium on 8th August 2021. As always, a stellar cast of the region’s top Muay Thai fighters will be making their ...

YOKKAO Ambassador Program to Introduce More Rewards

Launched just a month ago in March 2021, the fan-focused YOKKAO Ambassador Program has already seen over a thousand applications and more are coming in daily. Fans from all around the globe are no...

YOKKAO Signs 17-year-old Boxing Champion Sangarthit Looksaikongdin

YOKKAO Fight Team is expanding again. The latest addition to the all-stars team is 17-year-old boxing phenom, Sangarthit Looksaikongdin. He is also the first professional boxer to join the YOKKAO ...

Superlek, Petchpanomrung Put on Strong Performances in Songkhla

YOKKAO Fight Team members and Kiatmoo9 camp mates Superlek and Petchpanomrung headlined two nights of Muay Thai events down south in Songkhla province last week. While both put in outstanding perf...

YOKKAO Kids Return to the UK on 8th August

Mark the date - this 8th August is set to be a full day of action for Muay Thai fans in the UK.  The UK Prime Minister has recently proposed 21st June as the deadline for the removal of social dis...

Rodtang Extends to 10-fight Winning Streak on ONE Championship

Image source: ONE Championship Just six weeks after his last win on ONE Championship, Rodtang Jitmuangnon was back again on the asian promotion’s latest show that was streamed to a global audience...

YOKKAO 49-50 Returns to the UK on 8th August 2021!

After more than a year since our last official event, the date is now confirmed for our next major show. Originally set for 31st July 2021, YOKKAO 49-50 is now set for Sunday 8th August 2021 due ...

Five Essential Nutrition Tips for Muay Thai

There is a popular saying in the fitness industry, “abs are made in the kitchen”. This applies to Muay Thai too and it’s not just about having the abs to show from Muay Thai training. Nutrition is...