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TUTORIAL: Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao demonstrates a head kick set up for southpaws

EVOLVE MMA - July 12, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. It’s a crazy, competitive combat sports world. Every fighter out there is looking for techniques that can set them apart. No one wants to run in the middle of the pack. Knowing and perfecting Muay Thai is a great thing to have in the weaponry.

Orono Wor Petchpun

FIGHT BREAKDOWN: Brutal left kick plus left elbow KO

EVOLVE MMA - July 5, 2017

Every fight starts out on the feet. It doesn’t matter how good a fighter’s ground game is. Whenever that bell rings and the referee tells the fighters to touch gloves, they come out swinging. It’s the natural progression of things in a fight. Which makes Muay Thai so extremely important. With a complete set of Muay Thai skills, anything is possible, ground game or not. And as the two guys in this video have proven, Muay Thai can be an absolute killer.

Orono Wor Petchpun
Orono Wor Petchpun

TUTORIAL: Add this spinning back elbow to your Muay Thai weaponry

EVOLVE MMA - July 5, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Muay Thai, and ancient martial art developed by Thailand, is both brutal and beautiful in its artistry. The “Art of Eight Limbs” utilizes the human body’s most potent offensive weapons — the hands, the feet, the elbows, and the knees. With a solid Muay Thai game, fighters can go into battle with confidence.

Olay Sitniwat
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FIGHT BREAKDOWN: Vicious right cross knockout in Muay Thai

EVOLVE MMA - July 5, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. On July 18th, 2016, Muay Thai warriors Olay Sitniwat and Thanadet Tor. Pran49 (wicked name right?) went to battle before an epic conclusion that left a packed Rajadamnern Stadium in awe. Thanadet was down and completely out. He was separated from his senses in every sense of the word. The referee had to literally slap the fallen fighter back into consciousness.

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TUTORIAL: How to do an armbar from the back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

EVOLVE MMA - June 19, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be very intricate at times. While some fighters just study the moves diligently on Youtube, to truly learn the technique you have to take direction from the masters. The only way to master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is by enrolling in a class and learning the art. When a fighter possesses solid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, he has a distinct advantage over any opponent.

Rafael dos Anjos

TUTORIAL: Former UFC lightweight champ Rafael Dos Anjos shows how to throw straight knee

EVOLVE MMA - June 15, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Former UFC lightweight champion and member of the prestigious Evolve Fight Team, Rafael Dos Anjos, is one of the most complete fighters in all of mixed martial arts. His unparalleled skill and tenacity inside the cage is only brought about his incredible confidence in his skills. Of his many fight disciplines, Muay Thai is one of his strongest.

Orono Wor Petchpun
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TUTORIAL: Learn this devastating elbow strike from a Muay Thai champion

EVOLVE MMA - June 15, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. The last time we saw Kru Orono, he was teaching us how to throw a proper roundhouse kick. Another one of the many common weapons in Muay Thai is the elbow strike. This time, Kru Orono is out to teach us how to throw this sick Muay Thai elbow.

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TUTORIAL: Learn this explosive jumping switch push kick!

EVOLVE MMA - June 9, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Muay Thai is such a beautiful thing — the fluidity of the movements, the power of the strikes, the tenacity of the discipline. When used in the right way, Muay Thai could be all that you need to be successful in combat. When the Thais developed this deadly martial art, they had one goal in mind, and that was to emerge victorious in any encounter.

Evolve MMA breaks down Muay Thai KO
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Fight Breakdown: Nasty Muay Thai Elbow KO

EVOLVE MMA - May 15, 2017

This article/video was first published on Evolve MMA. Since all mixed martial arts bouts start on the feet, striking is one of the most important aspects of the sport. In fact, contrary to popular belief, an entire MMA bout can go the duration without ever going to the ground. That makes striking probably the most important part of fighting.

Rafael dos Anjos

Tutorial: Rafael Dos Anjos Shows How to Throw a Head Kick

EVOLVE MMA - May 8, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve MMA. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos is one of the world’s most devastating strikers. The 32-year old’s ability to stop an opponent has led him to a plethora of highlight reel finishes. He is known as one of the most relentless offensive fighters in the UFC.

Orono Wor Petchpun roundhouse kick
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Tutorial: Muay Thai Legend Orono Wor Petchpun Teaches Proper Roundhouse Kick Technique

EVOLVE MMA - May 3, 2017

This article/video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Orono Wor Petchpun is a 3-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai champion and one of the world-class instructors at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts in Singapore. He finished his professional Muay Thai career with a record of 119-35-3.