Muay Thai is an international professional sport and a fighting art. Known as the “King of the Ring” in kickboxing circles, Muay Thai is an art of fighting that originates from Thailand and is their national sport.

Whilst still very much a sport based in Thailand, Muay Thai Boxing is now gaining acceptance in America and the rest of the western world, with local and international tournaments hosted a lot more frequently. The Thai fighters are very tough opponents to beat due to their technique and conditioning, however the rest of the world is catching up, claiming victories against some of Thai’s best.

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Thai boxing or what is also called Muay Thai is very popular in Thailand. It makes efficient use of the hands, elbows, shins and knees – and thus the fighting science of the eight limbs where strikes can be executed on eight points of contact. This is unlike Western boxing that only has two points of contact with the use of both fists.

Thai boxing has certain rituals before a fight. It has the Wai Kru and the Ram Muay – these are done prior the actual fight. The Thai boxing fighters also wear armbands called Pra Jiad. They believe it gives them good luck and will gain confidence by wearing one.

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