HOW FIGHTERS MASTER MULTIPLE MUAY THAI STYLES

Muay Thai fighting styles have evolved over centuries, starting as a battlefield martial art and transforming into the ring sport we know today.

The evolution of Muay Thai fighting styles reflects how adaptable this art is, as fighters constantly refine their techniques to meet the demands of modern competition.

In this post, we’ll look at some traditional fighting styles—like Muay Femur and Muay Mat—and see how they've shaped the Muay Thai game we know today.

The Traditional Roots of Muay Thai Fighting Styles

Muay Thai fighting styles can be grouped into several distinct categories, each highlighting a different approach to combat. These traditional styles are the backbone of Muay Thai, with fighters developing skills based on their natural attributes, body type, and strategy.

Let’s dig into the most well-known styles and take a look at some of the fighters who have made them famous.

Muay Femur is the style of...

 STRENGTH & WEAKNESS OF THE MUAY FEMUR FIGHTER

From Muay Thai Guy

Asian MMA.

Femur (prounounced “fee-meuu”) fighters are the technical fighters every Muay Thai fan thinks of when they think about “beautiful” Muay Thai. These are the fighters that are exciting to watch and you want to emulate their techniques in your own training. Some well-known femur fighters are Saenchai, Sangmanee, Nong-O, Littewada, and Samart.

Femur fighters are slick and have insanely high fight IQ. They have great eyes and use the first round or two to figure out what their opponent’s weaknesses may be. Femur fighters generally look to score, but will go for the knockout if they see it.

The amazing thing about femur fighters is that they’re generally well-rounded – they can use all of their weapons with ease. Once they’ve figured out how to beat their opponent, they seemingly land everything at will.

The reason femur...