February 6th is officially recognized as World Muay Thai Day, a special occasion dedicated to celebrating Thailand’s national martial art. Fighters, trainers, and Muay Thai enthusiasts worldwide come together to honor the sport’s rich history, traditions, and cultural impact. From traditional Wai Kru ceremonies to major fight events in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Pattaya, Thailand becomes…
Why Start Muay Thai? This is a question I get asked all the time. The answer is both personal and universal: I didn’t choose Muay Thai—Muay Thai chose me. It was 2006, and I was 25 years old. I wasn’t a kid anymore, and while I had always been athletic, I had never found a…
Muay Thai, widely known as the “Art of Eight Limbs,” is far more than just a combat sport. It is a cultural treasure deeply rooted in the history of the Kingdom of Siam (modern-day Thailand). This unique blend of tradition, spirituality, and strategy has evolved over centuries to become a globally practiced and celebrated discipline…
My Muay Thai journey started in 2006 in a small gym in Gorizia, Italy, called Satori Gladiatorum Nemesis (SGN). It was a modest space tucked away in a basement, but it held a treasure: Giorgio Petrosyan, who would later become one of the greatest kickboxers of all time, was training there. I still remember descending…