Have you heard of the Street Fighter character Sagat, created based on the real legendary Muay Thai fighter Sagat Petchyindee? If you are reading this, you probably have. Since then, many movies and video games have portrayed the following fighting stance as the “Traditional Muay Thai Stance”: 60/40 or even 90/10 (having most of the body weight on the back foot and tapping the lead foot up and down). Remember, in Muay Thai, there is more than one fighting stance, and they all have their pros and cons. I have gone over them in our blog post: 5 Key Muay Thai Stances - “Not one is B ..read more

Adjusting your weight distribution within your fighting stance can help you become trickier to hit. How, you may ask?  Let's dive into the world of the 70/30 (70% of your weight on the front leg) Muay Femur stance. In this blog post, we will cover the advantages and disadvantages of this unique weight distribution. Let's start with.... The Stance: As shown in the following diagram, this stance is about shoulder width. It leaves the power leg lighter and, therefore, easier to use for powerful attacks and counters.  Oftentimes, the back heel is raised to make a smooth transition to t ..read more

The choice of stance can significantly impact your performance in the ring. Unlike the common belief that Muay Thai has one definite fighting stance, we will explore five different stances. In this blog post, we will delve beyond the ORTHODOX and SOUTHPAW stances. We will focus on width, weight distribution, and how each of these stances contributes to a fighter’s style and strategy.   FOR REFERENCE HERE IS A DIAGRAM OF THE  3 DIFFERENT WIDTHS OF THE MUAY THAI STANCE     1. Root Stance This is your balanced 50/50, shoulder-width stance. This stance allows you to transition ..read more

The Muay Thai Stance In the world of martial arts, the proper stance is the foundation upon which all techniques are built. Muay Thai, often referred to as the "Art of Eight Limbs," is no exception. To excel in this striking martial art, you must first master the essential Muay Thai stance. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of the Muay Thai stance and how to adopt it correctly.   Understanding the Muay Thai Stance The Muay Thai stance is a fundamental aspect of this ancient martial art. It provides balance, mobility, and the ability to execute powerful strikes efficiently ..read more