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Muay Thai มวยไทย
ThailandSoutheast AsiaCombat sportSoutheast Asian
'Art of eight limbs' – punches, kicks, elbows, knees and clinch. Pre-fight Wai Kru Ram Muay honours teachers.
Key characteristics
- Clinch
- Elbows and knees
- Wai Kru ritual
Forms & curriculum
- Mae Mai Muay Thai
What training looks like
Competition-oriented training emphasises conditioning, pad and bag work, technical drilling and regular sparring under the sport's rules.
Questions to ask a school
- Is competition optional?
- Is there a fitness or beginner track?
- How is hard sparring managed?
Quick facts
| Origin | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | Ayutthaya era roots; modern rules 1920s |
| Family | Southeast Asian |
| Type | Combat sport |
Related philosophy
- Wai Kru Ram Muay ไหว้ครูรำมวย – Pre-fight dance honouring teachers and lineage.
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