Shorts for Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA and Compression wear are exclusively designed for their respective usages. Due to this exclusivity, there are some differences between them; however, they can be used interchangeably depending upon personal preference and style. Although they are all shorts, yet the major differentiating factors are length, material, cut, design, fit, and functionality. [...]
Shorts are worn by martial artists practicing Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA. Muay Thai and Kickboxing shorts are similar in that they both are shorter and loose to allow for easy kicking, while MMA shorts are somewhat longer and tighter. [...]
Shorts are used in both Muay Thai and Kickboxing, however the shorts are slightly different as they serve different functions. Although Muay Thai and Kickboxing share some common features, yet they are two different kinds of martial arts. Kickboxing uses punches and kicks by employing 2 hands and 2 legs, therefore it is an art of 4 limbs. Whereas, Muay Thai uses punches, elbows, knees, and kicks, employing 2 hands, 2 elbows, 2 knees, and 2 legs, therefore it is an art of 8 limbs. Additionally, Muay Thai also uses grappling techniques. [...]
Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing or Thai kickboxing, is a martial art of Thailand. It is a full-contact combat sport that combines the use of two fists, two elbows, two knees, and two shins, and is thus, sometimes known as "the art of eight limbs"; however, nowadays along with different striking techniques of the hands and legs, it also combines various clinching techniques. [...]