{"product_id":"black-muay-thai-shorts-lion-claw","title":"Lion Claw Black Muay Thai Shorts — Lumpinee Cut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIf you own one pair of Muay Thai shorts, this is the pair.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalk into Lumpinee, walk into Rajadamnern, walk into any working camp in Thailand at six in the morning and look at what the fighters are actually wearing on the bag. Black. Black, black, and more black. Not because it's safe - because it's serious. Black is the colour of the working day, the bag rounds, the thousand kicks before sunrise. It hides the dust, it hides the blood, it doesn't ask to be looked at. It just works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the Lion Claw Black. Same cut, same fabric, same embroidered claw as the rest of the Lion Claw series - pressed in the colour the camps actually wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoach Michael's take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a new fighter walks into my gym and asks me what colour shorts to start with, I tell them the same thing every time: black. You'll wear them six days a week. They'll go from hand-wrap night to clinch night to interclub Saturday and back through the wash. They'll see your worst rounds - the ones where your kicks are timing wrong and your gas tank is empty - and they'll see your best, the ones where it all clicks. Black is the colour that holds your training journey without distracting from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you've got the discipline of consistent training in your legs, then you earn the right to put pink on. Black is where the work happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Coach Michael Namrit, Wassmuffin Martial Arts Academy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you're buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Muay Thai cut. Wide leg, high side slits, sits above the knee - full freedom for teep, roundhouse, switch and cross-step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin shell, the camp standard. Same approximate weight (~110gsm) as Bangkok-issued shorts. Breathes through pad rounds. Dries fast in a UK gym bag overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring fold-over waistband. No elastic to snap, no migration in the clinch. Finished the way Thai shorts have been finished for fifty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLion Claw motif embroidered, not printed. Won't crack, peel or fade after twenty washes. The black-on-black detail is subtle - visible up close, classy from across the gym.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced inner thigh seam. The seam Western shorts always blow first - we've doubled it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUK fighters who train six days a week. Coaches who issue shorts to amateur teams. Beginners building their first proper kit who want one pair that handles every session. Anyone who'd rather their shorts disappear into the work than get noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpec table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% satin polyester, ~110gsm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Muay Thai (Lumpinee shape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInseam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove-knee - sits 4-6\" above the kneecap depending on size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaistband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFold-over drawstring, no elastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlit height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-thigh side slits, both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbroidered Lion Claw motif (black thread on black satin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~180g size M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold machine wash, hang dry - no tumble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut and pressed for Warriors Mindset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow they wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue to Thai sizing - meaning they run small for Western buyers. Most UK fighters take one size up from their normal short size. If you're between sizes, take the larger; easier to tighten the drawstring than to gain an inch. Full size chart in the FAQ below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePair them up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/4m-boxing-hand-wraps\"\u003e4M Boxing Hand Wraps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shin-guards\"\u003eHeavy Sparring Shin Guards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/warriors-blogs\/how-to-wrap-hands-for-boxing-step-by-step-guide-uk\"\u003eCoach Michael's hand wrapping guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sparring-gloves\"\u003eSparring Gloves UK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour of the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I size up or down from my UK shorts size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost UK fighters size UP one. These follow the traditional Thai cut, which runs smaller in the waist than UK athleisure. If you're a UK 32\" waist, order Large. If you're between sizes, take the larger - easier to tighten the drawstring than to gain an inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre these legal for amateur Muay Thai bouts in the UK?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Lion Claw shorts meet the standard rules for UKMF (UK Muaythai Federation) and IFMA-affiliated promotions - no metal fittings, no sharp embellishments, fully fabric-bound. Black is the safest colour for any rulebook - most amateur shows require darker shorts in some divisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I wash satin Muay Thai shorts so they don't shrink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold wash, inside out, with similar colours. Skip the tumble dryer - satin shrinks at heat. Hang to dry, no direct sun. Treated this way they'll outlast three pairs of cheap polyester knock-offs. Black hides the wear too - even after a hard six-month rotation they'll look fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I spar in these or are they competition-only?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpar in them. The Lion Claw is built as a working short - daily pad rounds, clinch work, sparring nights. The reinforced inner thigh seam is exactly so you can rep them hard without splitting. The black colourway is what most coaches actually issue for daily training rotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill the satin tear when I throw a head kick?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Satin's reputation for being delicate comes from cheaper poly satin used in formalwear. Muay Thai satin is woven tighter, and the side slits are bound - the whole point of the design is to take the full leg lift without resistance or tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre black shorts boring? Why not something with more colour?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack isn't boring - it's the discipline option. Most full-time pros in Thailand train in black 80% of the week. Save the colour for fight nights, seminars or the day you feel like making a statement. The camp short is black for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo these fit teens or younger fighters or are they adult-only?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdult cut. The smallest size fits a UK 26-28\" waist (typically suiting fighters age 14 and up). For under-14s, our youth Muay Thai range is in development - get in touch and we'll let you know when sizes land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow are these different from your Pink and White Lion Claw?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame cut, same fabric, same Lion Claw motif - different intent. Black is the camp uniform, the everyday training short you'll grab six days a week. Pink is Tuesday's warrior colour - the statement piece. White is the ceremonial pair, for seminars, gradings and showings of respect. If you're starting a kit, start with Black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warriors Mindset","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":45174964682938,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":45174964715706,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":45174964748474,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8920\/9018\/files\/black-muay-thai-shorts-7071947.webp?v=1774469970","url":"https:\/\/warriorsmindset.co.uk\/products\/black-muay-thai-shorts-lion-claw","provider":"Warriors Mindset","version":"1.0","type":"link"}