Once again, AKA Thailand coaches show us some proper Muay Thai techniques. Kru Bird and Kru Bank demonstrate how to counter kicks with an advanced technique. On the flip side, they also go over how to counter the counter! This kick counter will take some time to fully perfect. The moves can be simple enough […]
The AKA Thailand guest spotlight focuses on Germany’s, Ben Hottmann. Ben is visiting us amid the global pandemic and he couldn’t be more stoked to be here. As we’ve said in previous articles, AKA Thailand is offering a huge discount on group training. On top of that, Phuket is the least busy as we’ve ever […]
Learning how to throw the jab is a basic technique in fighting. We see it used effectively MMA, Muay Thai, and boxing; Often with positive results. AKA Thailand Muay Thai trainer, Kru Bird, demonstrates jab techniques that will be beneficial for you when throwing it correctly. Most recently in MMA we saw Kamaru Usman absolutely […]
Proper stance in Muay Thai is the most important technique. It sounds crazy to think that learning how to stand properly can make any difference. However, it absolutely is the foundation of any sport, including Muay Thai. Tennis, golfing, basketball… It is imperative in ANY of these sports to use the proper stance for maximum […]
Mike Swick is well-known for being a 15-time UFC veteran and the owner/founder of AKA Thailand. His MMA credentials are in the upper echelon, so listening to his advice is definitely worth following. Here, Swick shows how to take your opponent down and the steps to keeping them there. Swick is known for his fast […]
Due to the state that the world is in, many people aren’t sure about how to travel or even book a trip. The folks at AKA Thailand are here to tell you that we will work with you to make your travel arrangements move both quickly and easily. Management at AKA Thailand have devised a […]
Similar to our previous article about ‘Teep Fakes’, our AKA Thailand Muay Thai trainers demonstrate ‘Kick Fakes’. Kru Bird and Kru Pet once again hit the mats to show us how to use fake kicks to set up their offense. The fake kick can set up a knee-jerk reaction to check it. Even the most […]
Adding to AKA Thailand’s series of techniques for Muay Thai, today we bring you ‘Teep Fakes’ techniques. Our trainers, Kru Bird and Kru Pet, demonstrate how to do these moves and when used correctly, what they are good for. The ‘push kick’ in Muay Thai is also known as the teep. It is used in […]
When AKA Thailand guests came to workout last weekend they had no idea that Mike Swick had a surprise. He had planned a secret beach getaway for them that would blow their minds. He nailed it, as the out-of-the-gym adventure had all of the bells and whistles. Being that the world is dealing with this […]
One of the most important techniques to learn in Muay Thai is the basics of proper footwork. The foundation for most martial arts begins with how you stand. The way you move can be the difference in how you perform techniques, both offensive and defensive. It may seem silly that anyone needs a tutorial on […]