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Muay Thai vs BJJ: Striking or Grappling for Singapore Beginners?
Deciding between the striking focus of Muay Thai and the ground-based grappling of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes down to your fitness goals and preferred training style. Both martial arts offer physical and technical challenges, but they rely on very different skills....
How Long Does It Take to Become a Muay Thai Fighter?
There is no fixed timeline for becoming a Muay Thai fighter, but consistent training, expert coaching and the right environment can make a significant difference. This guide explores what influences your progress, the milestones you can expect and how training at the...
Muay Thai Clinch: Technique, Benefits and How to Improve
The clinch is the close-range grappling phase of Muay Thai. You control your opponent through grips, posture, and balance, then score with knees, elbows, and sweeps. For working adults, clinch training builds grip strength, core stability, and cardio under fatigue....
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Is Muay Thai Tough?
So, is Muay Thai tough? Most people ask this question before they ever step into a gym. It's a fair one. Muay Thai looks intense. Eight limbs, fast combinations, heavy contact. So yes, it is tough. But probably not in the way you're picturing. This is a...
5th Year Anniversary Special Event
Join Us at PKP's 5th Anniversary EventDate: Sunday, 24 May 2026 Time: 3.00pm – 6.30pm Location: Prakaipetch Muay Thai Academy @ Choa Chu KangFive Years In When we opened our doors in 2019, we wanted to build something special — a real Muay Thai gym where everyone,...
10 Things To Do Right After A Muay Thai Fight for Recovery
You trained for weeks, perhaps even following a rigorous schedule like training Muay Thai multiple times a week. You made weight. You stepped into the ring and did the hard thing. Now comes the part most fighters underestimate: what you do right after the fight. Why...
Why Muay Thai Lineage Matters More Than You Think
Walk into enough Muay Thai gyms and you start noticing a pattern. Some places feel like they're teaching moves. Others feel like they're passing down something alive: a language, a method, a way of thinking about the body in a fight. The difference is rarely the...
The Importance of Hand Fighting in Muay Thai and How It Dictates Matches
This post explores the strategic importance of hand fighting in Muay Thai, explaining how controlling the space between you and your opponent is the key to dictating the pace of a match. You will learn how to transition from relying on brute force to using technical...
Ramadan 2026 Membership Extension for Fasting Members
The Ramadan fasting period in Singapore for 2026 is expected to run from Tuesday, 17 February to Friday, 20 March 2026, for up to 32 days. Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls on Saturday, 21 March 2026. To support members who are observing the fast during this period,...
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