By Jay Velasco Denver, Colorado was the site of the 2023 Adult National Championships hosting athletes from all over the US. The stakes were high, as the winners would advance to represent the United States at the World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the 30th installment of the World Championships which carries a rich history. Many athletes came to Denver early to acclimate to the elevation. Easton Training Center provided a space for athletes to prepare, many returnees noting that the early preparations paid dividends to their conditioning. Athletes checked into the host hotel an ..read more

We are proud to announce that USA Muaythai is OFFICIALLY a Recognized Sport Organization – The Governing Body of Muaythai in the United States. This recognition was granted by The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Affiliate Organizations Council. Since the formation of the USA Muaythai, and its dedication to the sport, our goal has been to advance the sport of Muaythai in the United States by developing the community through providing the best education, opportunities, and international experience we could provide. As the sport progresses forward, so does our federation. We are ..read more

Four of the top current USA Muaythai athletes touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from October 26-30 to take part in one of the most celebrated events in combat sports — the World Combat Games. The World Combat Games is “an international multi-sport festival bringing together ancient traditions, exciting competitions and sport demonstrations” and takes place every four years, similar to the World Games and Olympic Games. Each division featured four athletes from around the globe. The athletes earned qualification through their efforts in The World Games, the IFMA World Championships, continen ..read more

Written by Aray Till The USA Muaythai Youth Team has returned from the 2023 IFMA Youth World Championship in Turkey with heads held high and a remarkable medal tally, proving their prowess on the world stage. The championship, featuring 77 countries, 160 divisions, 917 bouts, and 1078 athletes, was a true test of skill and determination.  In a fiercely competitive tournament, the USA brought a contingent of 25 athletes, led by Team Manager Desiree Brandt, Head Coaches Danny Brandt from Dan’s Gym and Aziz Nabih from Sitan NY. Assisting them were Lead Coaches Ricardo Perez from Team Toro, S ..read more

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! USA Muaythai is launching a brand-new membership management software, transitioning from RSportz to the highly regarded Webpoint platform. This transition to Webpoint aligns us with esteemed organizations like USA Boxing, USA Cheer, USA Diving, and other National Governing Bodies recognized by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. USA Muaythai invites all USA Muaythai community members (State Athletic Commissions, Sanctioning Bodies, Promoters, Clubs/Gyms, Athletes, Coaches, & Officials) to utilize our platform as a centralized Passb ..read more

Everyone was able to get a glimpse into the future of USA Muaythai last month as Hammond, Indiana hosted the first-ever USA Muaythai 2023 Summer Games, which included the Youth National Championships and Adult Novice National Championships. The winners of the Youth National Championships will represent USA Muaythai at the IFMA Youth World Championships in Turkey later this year. Three different gyms had multiple athletes earn a gold medal in their respective divisions. East Side Muay Thai in Virginia Beach, Virginia had three athletes win gold: Quinn Acebedo in the Male 14-15 year old 51kg div ..read more

USA Muaythai had an incredible and historic experience at the 2023 IFMA World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. The team had a unique blend of both IFMA veterans and athletes making their debut in international competition, representing USA Muaythai for the first time. All of our athletes competed with heart, skill, and determination and represented the USA with honor. The team earned seven total medals and finished as the second-ranked team in the world, only behind the host nation of Thailand. Three of the ten medals were gold medals in the Elite category, which is a team record in IFMA Wo ..read more

The United States Muaythai Federation (USMF) has formally changed its name to USA Muaythai – a name that has been used to describe the national federation since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted Muaythai provisional recognition in November of 2016.  The name change aligns the Muaythai federation with other national Olympic recognized sports organizations. “While the name is not new to our Muaythai community, the official name change marks the beginning of a new era. Already in 2023, USA Muaythai established a new Board of Directors comprised of a diverse group of respecte ..read more

Following a historic performance at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala., the USA Muaythai team earned a nomination for Team of the Year. Team of the Year celebrates the achievements of The World Games’ outstanding athletes. In 2022, 3,600 elite athletes from more than 100 countries competed for gold in more than 30 of the fastest growing sports in the world. Teams are nominated by international federations and only 12 are selected as potential candidates. The growth of USA Muaythai and development of its team reached new heights in 2022, breaking records and achieving more than the team h ..read more