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Embracing Muay Thai for Everyday Self-Defense: A Friendly Guide
So, you’re curious about martial arts for self-defense, huh? It’s a common reason many of us dive into the world of martial arts,...
Black Belt Team
Feb 9, 2024

Cover Story Throwback: Howard Jackson
Howard Jackson's April 1974 Cover Howard Jackson, the "California Flash,'' is a former kickboxing, Muay Thai, and point karate world...
Black Belt Team
Feb 8, 2024


ONE Championship 2024 Kickoff: ONE Friday Fights 47 Showcases Muay Thai and MMA Showdowns at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
ONE Championship will get its 2024 campaign started on Friday, January 12, with two exciting events. It all starts with ONE Friday Fights...
Black Belt Team
Jan 8, 2024


Does Dutch Muay Thai Exist?
by Andrew Bryan It’s begun to die off now but in the hey day of K-1, there was plenty of discussion over which fighting style was better,...
Andrew Bryan
Dec 28, 2023


ONE Friday Fights 46: Tawanchai vs. Superbon Headlines with Triple World Championship Showdown
On Friday, December 22, ONE Championship brings a stellar card for fans around the world to global pay-per-view with ONE Friday Fights...
Black Belt Team
Dec 19, 2023

Is Muay Thai REALLY the Best Base for MMA?
When MMA was first getting popular, around about the time The Ultimate Fighter debuted on TV, there was a lot of talk about what the best...
Black Belt Team
Dec 18, 2023


Recap of the Thrilling ONE Friday Fights 45: All the Highlights You Need to Know
The gripping event emanated from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, December 15, with 11 exciting martial arts contests. Here is a recap...
Black Belt Team
Dec 15, 2023

Which Martial Arts Styles Are Most Effective for Self Defense?
We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...
Charles Earley
Dec 15, 2023


Full Card Revealed For ONE Friday Fights 45 On December 15
ONE Friday Fights 45 airs live and free on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel. The action begins at 7:30 a.m. EST/4:30 a.m. PST on...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023

Thrilling Knockouts and Technical Mastery: Highlights and Results from ONE Fight Night 17
ONE Fight Night 17, hosted in the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, turned out to be an exhilarating showcase of Muay...
Black Belt Team
Dec 9, 2023


Electrifying Clashes and Knockout Triumphs at ONE Friday Fights 44
Bangkok's Lumpinee Boxing Stadium buzzed with excitement as ONE Friday Fights 44 showcased a night of riveting Muay Thai and MMA battles,...
Black Belt Team
Dec 8, 2023

ONE Fight Night 17: Kryklia vs. Roberts Final Weight and Hydration Results + Faceoff
ONE Championship™ (ONE) today released the ONE Fight Night 17: Kryklia vs. Roberts Final Weight and Hydration Results. Muay Thai -...
Black Belt Team
Dec 8, 2023

ONE Championship Returns To Middle East With ONE 166: Qatar On March 1 At Lusail Sports Arena
On Wednesday, ONE Championship officially announced its 2023 debut in Qatar. ONE 166: Qatar will go down on Friday, March 1, and be...
Black Belt Team
Dec 7, 2023

ONE Fight Night 17: Kryklia vs. Roberts on Prime Video: A Muay Thai Spectacle Like No Other on Dec 8
ONE Championship Unveils "All Muay Thai" Card for U.S. Primetime For the first time, ONE Championship is set to dazzle U.S. audiences in...
Black Belt Team
Dec 5, 2023


ONE Friday Fights 44 Full Card Revealed
With only a few weeks left in 2023, ONE Championship is trying to bring the cheer to the holiday season. On Friday, December 8, ONE...
Black Belt Team
Dec 4, 2023


Samart Payakaroon – The Best Combat Sports Athlete?
Is Samart Payakaroon the Best Combat Sports Athlete of All-Time? by Andrew Bryan There are relatively few people who can claim to be a...
Andrew Bryan
Nov 15, 2023


These Asian MMA Gyms Build the Top Fighting Machines
Top 3 MMA gyms to train while in Asia by Charles Earley In today's fast-paced world, we're constantly on the move, whether it's for work,...
Charles Earley
Nov 6, 2023


How is Muay Thai Not the Biggest Combat Sport in the World?
Prediction: It Will Be Superlek courtesy of ONE Championship Following ONE Fight Night 14, ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri...
Black Belt Team
Oct 23, 2023

Is Muay Thai the Most Powerful Martial Art?
While the term “power” might be subjective, but we’re viewing the term from a purely kinetic standpoint. Muay Thai, also known as the...
Bo Maxwell
Oct 2, 2023

The Complicated History of Muay Thai
If you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, no doubt you have heard all sorts of stories explaining the origins of the martial...
Andrew Bryan
Sep 29, 2023

How to Get Started in Muay Thai
Whether you’re starting muay Thai as a pure beginner or coming in from another martial art, it can be intimidating. The atmosphere of a...
Andrew Bryan
Sep 29, 2023


Are Thai Fighters Declining? No.
Recently One Championship has seen a few high profile Thais losing to Westerners. Superbon lost to Chingiz Allazov and Nong-O lost to...
Andrew Bryan
Sep 28, 2023

Muay Thai for Practical Street Self Defense
Self defence is probably the main reason people get into martial arts, even more so than competition, and emulating your favourite action...
Andrew Bryan
Sep 27, 2023


Kyokushin vs Muay Thai for Kickboxing
When we talk about kickboxing, we are usually talking about K-1 Rules, formerly known as Oriental Rules, or even better known as ‘the one...
Andrew Bryan
Sep 27, 2023
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