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.

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Muay Thai is not one style.

The art of Muay Thai extends to Muay Boran, and from Muay Boran, it extends out even further.

Muay Thai is as mixed as any martial art can be. However, like how boxing has the counter-puncher, brawler, boxer-puncher, etc., Muay Thai has many fighting styles of its own as well.

Today, the focus is on the masters of the clinch, the Muay Khao. Muay Khaos are the smothering fighters. They are terrors to fight and will not give you a single second to rest. You may think of them as the terminator mixed with an octopus. They never stop moving forward. They seek to smother, and when they do grab you, you’ll end up twisted and ragdolled.

In short, it’s not fun. However, the Muay Khaos do have weaknesses that may be exploited. To find these weaknesses, check out the Evolve MMA video below:

As you’ve learned in the video above, distance is a key to defeating the Muay Khao. You may use...