Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)
By Andy Khong
The art of Thai Boxing has been made popular in recent years
by the newspapers, tv, movies and competition world-wide.
Contrary to its name, it is not purely a martial art from
Thailand. Like most martial arts, it can trace its origins to China and was
adapted over time with influence from other countries and surrounding regions.
With the introduction of western boxing, the techniques and some of the rules
were adopted into the fighting art. The basis of the art is simple - use of the
head, fists, elbows, knees, shin and feet. It is known as the King of Martial
Arts due to its effectiveness and brutal effect as a striking art. Some
practitioners of other martial arts from all over the world have gone to fight
in Thailand to test the effectiveness of Thai Boxing and have lost.
It is promoted by Thailand as its fighting art and aptly
named Muay Thai, with the Sanskrit word "Muay" adopted into the Thai
language for martial art. Surrounding countries like Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar
(Burma) also practise the fighting art where they have their own variations,
and is known under different local names like Bando in Myanmar.
In Bangkok, Thai Boxing matches are usually held at
Ratchadamnoen Stadium on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, and Lumpini
Stadium on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Today, the art is practised by men
and women worldwide for fitness, health and self-defence. Practitioners wanting
a feel of its traditions may also train in Thailand as some Thai Boxing schools
now cater to foreigners.
Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) may be learned on-line, by going to:
[http://www.thaiboxingsite.info]
Alternatively, there is no better way to learn than
immersing in the culture, traditions, people, food and environment of being in
Thailand. This is a great guide for background information before going to
Thailand: [http://www.muaythaisite.info]
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