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YOKKAO Partners with AKA Thailand: Elevating Training in Phuket’s Top Muay Thai and MMA Destination

Phuket has long been a global hotspot for combat sports, attracting Muay Thai and MMA enthusiasts from around the world. In an exciting new collaboration, YOKKAO, the world-renowned Muay Thai bran...

YOKKAO and American Top Team: A Groundbreaking Collaboration in Martial Arts Gear

YOKKAO, a global leader in Muay Thai and combat sports gear, has joined forces with American Top Team (ATT), one of the most renowned MMA teams in the world, to launch an exclusive collection. Th...

YOKKAO | Khalifa Kush: A Game-Changing Collaboration with Wiz Khalifa!

The YOKKAO x Khalifa Kush collaboration has taken the worlds of Muay Thai, streetwear, and lifestyle culture by storm. It all began in Los Angeles when Wiz Khalifa received his first pair of YOKK...

YOKKAO Seminar with Superlek in Phuket: A Special Event at Lions MMA

Muay Thai enthusiasts are in for an incredible experience as Superlek Kiatmoo9, one of the most celebrated fighters in combat sports, will lead an exclusive YOKKAO seminar on November 21st at Lio...

Superlek vs Haggerty II: Superlek Becomes Two-Division World Champion at ONE Championship

  In a spectacular rematch at ONE Championship, Superlek Kiatmoo9 cemented his legacy in the world of combat sports by knocking out Jonathan Haggerty in just 49 seconds of the first round. Using a...

YOKKAO Expands in Europe with New Czech Republic Warehouse: Faster Shipping and Competitive Prices

YOKKAO, the world leader in premium Muay Thai gear, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new warehouse in the Czech Republic. This expansion brings a more streamlined and efficient shopping ...

YOKKAO Custom Original Shorts Now Available with 400+ Color Combinations: Design your own Shorts!

For fighters who want to stand out in the ring, YOKKAO has just released a game-changing way to express your style: YOKKAO Custom Original Shorts. With over 400 color combinations, these Muay Thai...

YOKKAO Partners with New Power Group for Weekly Muay Thai Events at Rajadamnern Stadium

  YOKKAO, a global leader in Muay Thai gear and apparel, has partnered with New Power Group, headed by historic Muay Thai promoter Sor Sommai, to host weekly events at the world-renowned Rajadamne...

Superlek vs. Haggerty II: A Rematch Four Years in the Making at ONE Championship 168

  The Muay Thai world is brimming with anticipation as Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Jonathan Haggerty prepare to face off once again, this time at ONE Championship 168 in Denver on September 6th. Their ...

The Evolution of Muay Thai Shorts: Introducing the YOKKAO Original

YOKKAO’s Legacy in Muay Thai GearYOKKAO has consistently pushed the boundaries of what Muay Thai gear can be, and the YOKKAO Original shorts are a prime example of this innovation. Launched at YOK...

Superlek Asserts Striking Supremacy in Dominant Win Over Takeru

Superlek asserted his striking supremacy once more in a dominant win over Kickboxing legend Takeru. In the process, the “Kicking Machine” successfully defended his ONE Flyweight Kickboxing title. ...

Saenchai & Buakaw Deliver Muay Thai Superfight for the Ages

The Muay Thai super fight that everyone has been dreaming of for years has finally happened. Yes, all-time greats Saenchai and Buakaw finally met atop the ring to fight in an actual Muay Thai matc...

Boxing's Next Big Thing: Sangartith Signs Exclusive Deal With YOKKAO

YOKKAO continues to support the most promising talents in combat sports. The latest addition to their already stacked roster of fighters is Sangartith Looksaikongdin, who is one of the hottest box...

Saenchai vs. Buakaw: Dream Muay Thai Battle Becomes Reality

The dream Muay Thai fight for many is now about to become a reality and is coming in November as Muay Thai living legends Saenchai and Buakaw face off in the ring! It will not be the usual Muay Th...

YOKKAO's Biggest USA Seminar Tour to Date Kicks Off This September

The biggest YOKKAO USA Seminar Tour to date is about to kick off this September. The YOKKAO Team will make their way across the United States to visit the best gyms in the country. Headlining the ...

Denputhai Scores Impressive Victory at Rajadamnern Stadium

Denputhai, one of the key members of the YOKKAO Fight Team, just scored an impressive victory at Rajadamnern Stadium. The fight was held at one of the most prestigious stadiums in Muay Thai last T...

Superlek Streaks to 9th Straight Win by Crushing Tagir Khalilov

Superlek streaked to his 9th consecutive victory with relative ease. That was the case on the main event of ONE Fight Night 12 on Prime Video held on July 14 at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in B...

YOKKAO Launches Muay Thai Program to Rehabilitate Prisoners Across Thailand

YOKKAO is extremely proud to kick off its rehabilitation program through Muay Thai for prisoners throughout Thailand. The program - YOKKAO Redemption - is aimed at helping the rehabilitation and r...

Superlek Obliterates Nabil to Show That Height Isn't Might

Superlek just proved that height isn’t might as he obliterated Muay Thai prodigy Nabil in one round at ONE Friday Fights 22. What some thought would be a challenging fight for the Kicking Machine ...

A Top Combination: YOKKAO & American Top Team Announce Partnership

In a move that will have a significant positive impact on the combat sports world, YOKKAO and American Top Team announce their partnership. The combination of these two top names is expected to be...

Top 10 Muay Thai Heavy Bag Drills for Beginner to Advanced Students

One of the most important training tools in Muay Thai is the heavy bag. You can even say that it is indispensable, not just for the art of 8 limbs, but for most other striking arts as well. The he...

Still Supreme! Superlek Successfully Defends World Flyweight Kickboxing Title at ONE Fight Night 8

As the smoke cleared from the main event in ONE Fight Night 8 last Friday, March 24, one thing remains clear - Superlek is still supreme! The Kicking Machine was able to successfully defend his ON...

Road to Yokkao Off to a Rousing Start - Authentic Muay Thai at its Best!

The Road to Yokkao's initial event in Bangkok, Thailand was off to a rousing start. Authentic Muay Thai was indeed on full display. Yokko's dream of opening up a path for fighers is well on its wa...

Road to Yokkao Is On! Chalawan and Saksri Make Weight After Minor Issue

The inaugural Road to Yokkao event in Bangkok is on after Chalawan and Saksri both make weight after a minor scare. It added a bit of drama to the already exciting event in which the Yokkao Nation...

Sam-A Smashes His Way to Victory at ONE Lumpinee 9

Sam-A successfully smashed his way to victory ONE Lumpinee 9. The Muay Thai superstar scored a spectacular second-round knockout of his opponent, Ryan Sheehan of Ireland. The victory allowed Sam-A...

Superlek Talks - An Exclusive Interview with the Kicking Machine

Superlek is in the final phase of his preparation for his super fight with fellow Muay Thai superstar, Rodtang Jitmuannon for the ONE World Flyweight Kickboxing Championship. Their clash will serv...

Strike First - Muay Thai's Role in MMA

Muay Thai is considered to be the premier striking art in combat sports. A lot of people believe that statement to be true. After all, it is also known as the art of 8 limbs and it gives its pract...

Iron Sharpens Iron: Superlek & Sam-A Train Together to Prepare for Their Upcoming Fights

Superstars Superlek and Sam-A train together at the Yokkao Training Center in Bangkok to prepare for their upcoming fights. In a case of iron sharpening iron, the two Muay Thai stars are in the mi...

Sam-A Trains at YOKKAO Training Center to Prepare for Upcoming Fight

Sam-A Gaiyanghadao takes his training for his next fight up a notch by training at the Yokkao Training Center in Bangkok. The Muay Thai legend is set to face Irish fighter, Ryan Sheehan, as one of...

Saksri is the Latest Addition to the YOKKAO Fight Team

The YOKKAO Fight Team just got better. One of the premier fight teams in Muay Thai just got an upgrade with the acquisition of Sakskri from the Kiatmoo9 gym. Saksri is a major boost to the team as...

Striking Superfight: Superlek Defends World Flyweight Kickboxing Title vs. Rodtang at ONE Fight Night 8

Striking superfight confirmed! At last, the long-awaited superfight between modern Muay Thai legends Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Rodtang Jitmuangnon has just been announced.  The Kicking Machine is set ...

Superlek's US Tour Heats Up as He Trains With UFC Contenders

Superlek’s tour of MMA gyms in the United States continues to heat up as he trains with UFC stalwarts. It is a continuation of the tour that started on 29 January when he trained with Johnny Eblen...

Superlek Trains with Bellator Middleweight Champ Johnny Eblen

Superlek kicked off his latest tour of the US by training with Bellator Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen. Champion meets another champion in a case of iron sharpening iron. After all, Eblen is s...

YOKKAO Launches Road to YOKKAO: A Path for Fighters

YOKKAO is excited to announce Road to YOKKAO: A Path for Fighters. More than just an event, the events will serve as a journey for fighters that dare to take their path to greatness. YOKKAO is rea...

Superlek Captures World Flyweight Kickboxing Championship at ONE Fight Night 6

Superlek has just added to his growing and already impressive list of achievements. The ‘Kicking Machine’ emerged triumphant at ONE Fight Night 6 last Saturday to capture the vacant World Flyweigh...

YOKKAO's Muay Thai Online Training Course - A Real Game Changer

YOKKAO is proud to announce the arrival of the Muay Thai Online Training Course and it is bound to be a real game changer for Muay Thai. This latest innovation will help change the way the art of ...

YOKKAO Collections That are Perfect for Your Black Friday Purchase

Black Friday is here and you know what that means. It is time for you to make purchases galore! If there is any time in the year when most people feel like they can spend more freely than ever, th...

Essential Elbow Techniques in Muay Thai

To say that elbows are essential in Muay Thai is a vast understatement. It actually goes beyond that. The truth is, elbows are among the most devastating weapons in a Nak Muay's diverse arsenal. T...

The Benefits of Muay Thai for Women

Muay Thai is both a brutal and beautiful form of martial art. It features practical moves that flow effortlessly when the practitioner is already well-versed in the various techniques. In that sen...

The Right Types of Boxing Gloves for Beginners

Are you new to boxing? Then one of the things that you ought to know right from the get-go is the kind of gloves that you need to get. Making sure that you choose and use the right pair of boxing ...

28 Gyms Set to Participate in the YOKKAO Team Seminar USA Tour 2022

The final list of participating gyms for the YOKKAO Team Seminar USA Tour 2022 is complete and the much-anticipated event is about to kick off. A total of 28 gyms are confirmed to take part in the...

The 7 Best Boxing Combinations That Can be Used for Muay Thai

Across the various martial arts, Muay Thai utilizes the most number of weapons. That’s why it’s called the art of 8 limbs and rightly so. After all, it uses fists, elbows, knees, and legs. Among t...

YOKKAO Jitmuangnon Stadium Rises Out of Aor Tor Gor

YOKKAO is once again set to level up the current Muay Thai scene as we expand our promotions by hosting weekly professional Muay Thai events. Philip Villa, the founder of YOKKAO, announced that th...

THE BEST DIET FOR MUAY THAI TRAINING

  Muay Thai is one of the most badass combat sports in the world. The eye test doesn’t lie, the way the fighters perform on top of the ring is awe-inspiring and confirms the fact that it’s one of t...

Muay Thai Training Tips for Females

Muay Thai is a practical and effective martial art that utilizes the fists, elbows, knees, and legs of its practitioners. That’s why it’s also known as the art of 8 limbs. But Muay Thai is not onl...

Rodtang & Superlek Emerge Victorious at ONE Muay Thai Grand Prix Quarter-finals

Image credits: ONE Championship Muay Thai superstars Rodtang and Superlek both emerged victorious in their bouts at ONE Championship’s Flyweight Muay Thai Grand Prix quarterfinals at ONE 157: Petch...

How Long Do Boxing Gloves Last?

After buying your first pair of boxing gloves, you’re understandably excited about using them. Be it for pad work, bag work, or sparring, you just can’t wait to start hitting with your fresh pair ...

Rodtang & Superlek Set for ONE Championship Muay Thai World Grand Prix

The stage is set for two of Muay Thai’s hottest superstars - Rodtang and Superlek - to stamp their dominance of the sport at ONE Championship’s Flyweight Muay Thai Grand Prix quarterfinals that wi...

Do Muay Thai Fighters Lift Weights?

Muay Thai has a reputation for being an aggressive and brutal martial art. It’s why many observers and practitioners consider it to be an ideal combat sport and effective for self-defense. That re...

Top Shadowboxing Tips for Muay Thai Beginners

Muay Thai training has so many aspects that it can leave a beginner confused at first. There are warm-ups, stretching, drills, pad work, heavy bag, and more and they’re all part of learning the ar...