- Muay Thai Culture
- Posts
- Muay Thai Culture News 1/13/25
In partnership with
Table of Contents
ONE Championship is set to deliver an action-packed month of martial arts excitement in January 2025, featuring multiple high-stakes events across various disciplines. The lineup includes ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video and ONE 170, promising thrilling matchups for fight fans worldwide.
ONE Friday Fights 93 kicked off the year with a bang at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 10, 2025. The event featured rising stars looking to earn coveted six-figure contracts with ONE's global roster.
showcasing the depth of talent in the Muay Thai main event at Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongchai faced off against 18-year-old phenom Ramadan Ondash in a strawweight Muay Thai showdown. The card also featured exciting matchups, including Thai sensation Worapon against Turkish knockout artist Soner Sen, demonstrating the international appeal of the sport.
Your Breakfast Is Holding You Back
Coffee alone isn’t breakfast.
For lasting energy, peak performance, and real health benefits, your body needs more than just empty calories. That’s where Huel Black Edition steps in. Packed with 40g of protein and 27 essential vitamins, it’s the ultimate high-protein meal, ready in just 30 seconds.
Start fueling your day the right way. Use code BEHUEL15 for 15% off your first order, plus a FREE t-shirt and shaker.
ONE Fight Night 27 on January 10, 2025, featured a highly anticipated Muay Thai bout between two of North America's top featherweight strikers, Luke "The Chef" Lessei and Cody Jerome. The match was seen as a decisive contest to determine regional bragging rights and showcase the growing talent pool in North American Muay Thai.Cody Jerome, fresh off his victory in the Road to ONE:
Canada tournament, made his promotional debut against the fifth-ranked Lessei. Both fighters expressed their excitement about the opportunity to prove themselves on the global stage, with Jerome stating, "I think this will decide who is the best in North America."
Thai Fight League Special Showcases Muay Thai Legends
The Thai Fight League Special, held on January 5, 2025, brought together some of the biggest names in Muay Thai for an unforgettable night of action. The event, broadcast on TH Channel 8 and YouTube, featured renowned fighters such as Saenchai, PTT, Lion, Nong-O, and Daophrae competing in Muay Thai Kard Chuek matches.
The special event highlighted the enduring popularity of traditional Muay Thai styles and the star power of veteran fighters. With its mix of established champions and rising stars, the Thai Fight League Special demonstrated the sport's ability to captivate audiences both in Thailand and internationally.
The World Boxing Council Muay Thai (WBC Muay Thai) has announced a major European title fight set for April 19, 2025. The bout will feature top contenders vying for the WBC European Super Welterweight Muay Thai title, highlighting the organization's commitment to promoting high-level competitions across the continent.
This announcement comes as part of WBC Muay Thai's ongoing efforts to expand the sport's reach and provide more opportunities for fighters to compete at the elite level. The organization, established in 2004, continues to play a crucial role in standardizing rules and rankings for Muay Thai on a global scale.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has highlighted Phuket's Muay Thai camps as a significant contributor to Thailand's tourism and economic development. The "Muay Thai Village" on Soi Ta-iad Road has transformed from rubber plantations to a thriving hub of martial arts tourism, featuring approximately 300 Muay Thai camps.
Tiger Muay Thai stands out as the largest training facility, boasting over 100 trainers and 80,000 registered participants in the past year. The Prime Minister noted the camps' ability to generate substantial economic activity, with former champions earning up to 2,000 baht per hour for training services, underscoring the growing economic impact of Muay Thai tourism.
Rosehill Muay Thai Club has announced the launch of a new youth program aimed at teenagers looking to improve their fitness and learn self-defense. The program, set to begin on January 18, 2025, will offer Muay Thai lessons every Tuesday and Thursday, providing a structured and safe environment for young people to engage with the martial art.This initiative reflects a growing trend of Muay Thai gyms developing specialized programs for younger practitioners.
By focusing on fitness, discipline, and self-defense, the Rosehill Muay Thai Club aims to contribute positively to youth development in their community while also nurturing the next generation of Muay Thai enthusiasts.
The weekend of January 10-11, 2025, saw several UFC veterans competing across various combat sports disciplines, including Muay Thai, bareknuckle boxing, and caged boxing. This trend highlights the versatility of MMA fighters and the growing crossover between different martial arts competitions.
Notable performances included Teruto Ishihara's TKO victory in a Muay Thai bout and Makwan Amirkhani's submission win in a caged boxing event. These appearances by established UFC fighters in specialized combat sports events demonstrate the evolving landscape of martial arts competitions and the continued appeal of cross-disciplinary challenges for elite athletes.
The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) has unveiled an ambitious new youth development program aimed at nurturing the next generation of Muay Thai practitioners worldwide. Set to launch in March 2025, the initiative will focus on providing training, education, and competition opportunities for athletes aged 12-18.
IFMA President Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan emphasized the program's importance, stating, "This initiative represents a significant step forward in our mission to promote Muay Thai globally and ensure its continued growth and development." The program will include regional training camps, international youth tournaments, and cultural exchange programs, fostering both athletic excellence and cross-cultural understanding among young Muay Thai enthusiasts.
A captivating Muay Boran exhibition at the annual Bangkok Cultural Festival has drawn unprecedented attention, highlighting a resurgence of interest in Thailand's ancient martial arts. The event, held on January 5-7, 2025, featured demonstrations by master practitioners showcasing the intricate techniques and rich history of Muay Boran.
Festival organizer Apinya Charoensuk noted the exhibition's success, saying, "We've seen a remarkable increase in attendance this year, particularly for the Muay Boran demonstrations. It's clear that there's a growing appreciation for our martial arts heritage." The exhibition's popularity has sparked discussions about incorporating more traditional martial arts presentations in future cultural events across Thailand.
In a bid to enhance Thailand’s global standing in sports, the government is gearing up to unveil a specialized visa catering to foreign tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the world of Muay Thai. Pimol Srivikorn, an influential adviser to the prime minister and chairman of the government’s subcommittee dedicated to fostering sports-related activities, revealed that this decision emerged during a meeting held on Friday. The initiative aims to position Muay Thai as a pivotal component of Thailand’s soft power strategy.
Under the proposed special visa, foreign enthusiasts embarking on a Muay Thai journey would be granted an extended stay of up to 90 days to complete their training, a significant upgrade from the 60 days afforded by a regular tourist visa, as highlighted by Srivikorn. Notably, this move signifies a deliberate effort to attract and accommodate individuals eager to delve into the intricacies of this traditional martial art.
Background
The elevated blood pressure (BP) and lower cardiac autonomic modulation (CAM) are associated with higher morbidity mortality risk among older adults. Although exercise is an important intervention for cardiovascular promotion, it is unclear whether combat sports training could benefit cardiovascular outcomes as much as autonomic in this population. This study compared the effects of 12 weeks of Muay Thai (MT) training against functional training (FT) on CAM and hemodynamic parameters in older adults.
Methods
The sample consisted of 50 older adults (41 women; 66.0 ± 5.3 years old), who were equaly randomized into FT (n = 25) and MT (n = 25) intervention groups. CAM was measured by 30-min rest heart rate variability. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and resting heart rate (RHR) were measured using an automatic oscillometric device. Pulse pressure (PP) and the double product (DP) were also calculated. The interventions were carried out three times a week, with 60-min length per session, during 12 consecutive weeks. The intensity of the interventions was measured using the subjective perception of exertion scale and by accelerometer. Two-factor repeated measures analysis of covariance was used for groups comparison, considering intervention group and body mass as factors. The 95% confidence interval of the difference (95%CIdif) was also calculated and the effect size was measured using partial eta squared (η2p).
ONE Friday Fights 93 – Results And Highlights For Every Fight
On January 10, ONE Championship is kicking off its first doubleheader of 2025 with ONE Friday Fights 93 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The weekly Asia primetime series is back for another year of fireworks, as rising stars look to earn a coveted six-figure contract with ONE’s global roster.
In the main event, Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongchai takes on 18-year-old phenom Ramadan Ondash in a thrilling strawweight Muay Thai showdown. Kongchai hopes to extend his winning streak to three, while Ondash is looking to stay unbeaten at ONE Friday Fights.
STRENGTH Building Like a Muay Thai Pro vs. Hitting the Gym!
Go Hard!
Master Cha - Champion. Trainer.
Muay Chaiya warm up
Yaang Sam Khum Part. 1
The Loss of the Bar Fight in Pattaya | Sylvie Run Cast #62
My Fight 283 Kard Chuek, Designer of Your Own Training | Sylvie Run Cast #61
Full Fight l Tucker Sorrell vs. Silathong Sitaekubon I RWS
Muay Thai Boran Styles Explained
Reply