Star of DavidMuay Thai cutTwo horizontal bandsXS to 4XL
In short: Krav Maga, the self-defence method developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, is taught today in thousands of clubs worldwide. These shorts carry blue and white in horizontal bands with the Star of David at the centre. 8 sizes, XS to 4XL. €39 in XS, €44 from S to 4XL.
Krav Maga, a method that started in boxing gyms
Imi Lichtenfeld, born in Budapest in 1910 and raised in Bratislava, was an athlete first: a boxer, wrestler and gymnast, trained by his father who ran a sports club. That competitive background is the base the method was built on.
Krav Maga — close combat in Hebrew — differs from traditional martial arts in having no codified form: no kata, no competition, only simple direct responses. It is now taught in thousands of civilian clubs worldwide, often alongside boxing.
Plenty of people train both: the hands and footwork of boxing, and the Krav Maga responses. These shorts suit either, as they do any stand-up striking discipline.
What the shorts look like
White ground with two blue horizontal bands, one above and one below, in the proportions of the flag. At the centre, the blue six-pointed Star of David, drawn in outline and set on the left leg.
The wide elastic waistband is solid blue. Satin finish.
The Muay Thai cut, and why it matters
Every country short in this collection shares one cut: short leg, high side split over the hip, wide elastic waistband. That is not styling. The high split clears the hip completely, which is what a head kick and a clinch need — the two movements Muay Thai is built around.
In practice these work for Muay Thai, kickboxing, K-1 and MMA training, and they are just as usable in boxing for gym work and club shows: the leg stays free and nothing catches during footwork.
Technical specifications
Worth knowing: a white ground with two bands is one of the lightest designs in the range and pairs easily with blue or black gloves. For sanctioned amateur bouts, check the corner colour your association assigns.
Getting the size right
European cut — take your usual size. Most Muay Thai shorts on the market are Thai-made and sized accordingly, which is why almost every seller tells you to order one size up. These are cut to European sizing, so that correction does not apply. Eight sizes, XS to 4XL, where the bulk of the market stops at XXL. The elastic waistband absorbs a swing in waist measurement, which helps through a fight camp. If you train in a groin guard, go one size up.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Muay Thai shorts run small?
Thai-made shorts do, which is why the usual advice is to order one size up. These are a European cut — take your usual size. Eight sizes run from XS to 4XL. Between two sizes, or if you wear a groin guard, take the larger one.
What is the difference between Muay Thai shorts and boxing shorts?
Muay Thai shorts sit above the knee with a high side split and a wide elastic waistband, which clears the hip for kicks and clinch work. Boxing shorts run longer with the waistband above the navel, marking the low-blow line. These are the Muay Thai cut, and they carry over to boxing training without trouble.
Who created Krav Maga?
Imi Lichtenfeld, born in Budapest in 1910 and raised in Bratislava, a boxer, wrestler and gymnast before he developed the method. His competitive background is why it leans on boxing footwork and hand technique.
Can you train Krav Maga and boxing together?
They are commonly trained side by side. Boxing supplies the footwork, the guard and the punching mechanics; Krav Maga adds the close-range responses. Either discipline works in a Muay Thai cut short like this one.
How do you wash Muay Thai shorts?
Machine wash inside out at 30 °C / 86 °F, no tumble dryer, and never put an iron directly on the panels. Skip the fabric softener: it coats the weave and slows how fast sweat moves through it.
Are these unisex?
Yes. The cut is the same for men and women — only the size changes, and the range opens at XS, which is not true everywhere.
