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Why Muay Thai is Good for Kids

Keeping an active lifestyle through physical activities like sports offers many benefits for both the human body. It is important for adults to be physically active in order to stay healthy and fit...

Training Muay Thai for Core Body Strength

Muay Thai is widely recognized as one of the most effective stand-up striking styles. It is practiced by professional combat athletes for competitive purposes and also by enthusiasts around the wo...

Benefits of Muay Thai for Weight Loss

Thanksgiving is just over with the year-end Christmas and New Year celebrations just around the corner. Feasting is a big part of the festive seasons and it’s easy to overindulge in the culinary d...

Importance of Massage in Muay Thai

If you walk into any Muay Thai gym or the changing room at a Muay Thai stadium, the atmosphere is always filled with the enigmatic aroma of Thai massage oil. Massage is an important part of Muay T...

YOKKAO Partners with Muaydee VitheeThai & Jitmuangnon Promotions

After over a decade of acclaimed international events, we are expanding our promotions by returning to the home of Muay Thai. YOKKAO founder, Philip Villa has announced a partnership with well-kno...

The YOKKAO Challenge is Back with Attractive Prizes to Win!

The YOKKAO Challenge is back once again and like the previous time, we will be giving away attractive prizes to selected winners. For those who are not familiar with the content, the YOKKAO Challe...

YOKKAO Launches Official Streetwear Collection

Streetwear fans are in for a treat because YOKKAO has just launched its first official streetwear collection. The streetwear collection marks the culmination of the partnership between YOKKAO’s cr...

How to Choose the Best Muay Thai Shin Guards

Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a kickboxing style that originated in Thailand. Created as a martial art for unarmed combat on the battlefields, it has evolved since the early 20th centur...

Tips for Boxing Gloves Care

Take good care of your boxing gloves and they will keep your hands protected for a long time to come. Boxing gloves maintenance is neglected by many martial artists but proper care for your fightg...

YOKKAO 49-50: Return to Glory

YOKKAO 49-50 is a historical event for the promotion as the 50th in our official event series and a return to glory after more than a year since our last show. The University of Bolton Stadium onc...

YOKKAO 49-50 Weigh-in Results

It’s one more day to fight night and the competitors for YOKKAO 49-50 arrived today for the official weigh-ins at the University of Bolton Stadium. All competitors have successfully made weight, h...

Liam Harrison Signs 3-Year Sponsorship Contract with YOKKAO

YOKKAO founder, Philip Villa recently announced the signing of a 3-year sponsorship agreement with multi-time world champion and modern Muay Thai legend, Liam Harrison.  The new sponsorship extend...

YOKKAO 49 - 50: Full Fight Card Confirmed

The UK's biggest and most prestigious Muay Thai event is back this Sunday, 8th August at the University of Bolton Stadium. YOKKAO 49-50 brings together a cast of many of the UK’s top Muay Thai ath...