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AKA Techniques: Leg Catch Variations and Counter Attacks

This AKA Techniques video features AKA Thailand Muay Thai trainer, Kru Bird, demonstrating how to react to leg catch variations and how you can counter them with offensive attacks. Most recently we have seen UFC fighter, Joaquin Buckley, catching a kick and then landing a jump spinning back kick. The knockout was straight out of […]

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AKA Techniques: Kru Bird shows us the jumping knees exercise

Kru Bird is back with another AKA Techniques video demonstration. Here, he shows the Jumping Knees Exercise for Muay Thai that is helpful for both cardio and fight technique. To do this exercise, you will need a heavy bag. As Bird shows, you want to put both hands on the bag with your arms extended. […]

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The Inner Tube Clinching Exercise, as demonstrated by our own, Kru Bird

You may ask yourself, “Inner Tube Clinching Exercise?!” Yep, that is exactly right. AKA Thailand Muay Thai trainer, Kru Bird, simulates what it is like to deal with an opponent’s clinch when you have no training partner. All you need is a heavy bag and a deflated inner tube. Bird helps us understand exactly what […]

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AKA Techniques: Using ring ropes to attack your opponent in Muay Thai

Using the ring ropes in Muay Thai is a great addition to a fighter’s arsenal of techniques. While it isn’t part of someone’s natural weapons, it can be used to help accentuate techniques. You may have seen these moves in pro wrestling but we assure you, they can be go-to moves in Muay Thai. Kru […]

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Kru Bird and Kru Pet show how to do a Side Elbow into Spinning Elbow

If you’ve ever wondered how to do a ‘Side Elbow into a Spinning Elbow’ you’ve come to the correct place! AKA Thailand has featured many ‘how-to’ videos in our #AKATechniques series and we are back with another one. Two of our trainers, Kru Bird and Kru Pet, hit the mats and demonstrate how to execute […]

Kru Bird with a 1 minute home workout instructional

One of AKA Thailand’s top trainers, Kru Bird, takes a minute to show how to workout at home. Surprisingly, many people are unsure of how to do this, so luckily we will be putting out videos on our new app to aid those who are in need. We want people to not lose a step […]

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Kru Bird of AKA Thailand demonstrating Muay Thai basics: Part 3. (Do at home)

Thus far we’ve posted videos with one of AKA Thailand’s Muay Thai trainers, Kru Bird, demonstrating Muay Thai basics. During this time of self-isolation people still need to be active, so we’ve compiled our basic Muay Thai videos that you can use on your own at home. Right now, Mike Swick and the AKA Thailand […]

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Beginner Muay Thai tips with AKA Thailand trainer, Kru Bird. Part 2.

2 days ago we posted beginner Muay Thai tips with AKA Thailand trainer, Kru Bird. Now in the midst of people potentially being stuck at home looking for things to do, we gladly post part 2. These are techniques that you can use and learn without any equipment. So, as you are home and wanting […]

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Beginner Muay Thai tips with AKA Thailand trainer, Kru Bird

AKA Thailand Muay Thai trainer, Kru Bird, loves to teach and give tips regarding all levels of Muay Thai. We have compiled a list of videos which are beneficial for understanding the basics of Muay Thai. The videos are a perfect way to pick up some of Muay Thai’s simplest techniques. Proper Stance: Before any […]

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Muay Thai basics with one of our top trainers, Kru Bird

Learn some Muay Thai basics with one of AKA Thailand’s top trainers, Kru Bird. Bird is a guest favorite and one of our longest running trainers at the gym. Here, he demonstrates some Muay Thai basics for us to watch and try. Of course, Muay Thai is not a simple art to learn. However, watching […]