__Muay Thai, the art of 8 limbs.
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Muay Thai is a pretty ancient Martial Art.
Various types of kickboxing have long been practiced around Southeast Asia. Based on Chinese and Indian Martial Arts, martial artists claim that these systems can be traced back to a thousand years.
In Thailand, Muay Thai changed from the older Muay Boran, an unarmed battle Martial Art which would have been employed by Siamese soldiers after losing their weapons in battle. Some believe that the ancient Siamese military created Muay Boran from the weapon-based art, Krabi Krabong, but others contend that the two systems were created at the same period. Krabi Krabong nonetheless was an important influence on Muay Thai as witnessed in the practices in the Wai Khru.
Muay boran, and therefore Muay Thai, was originally known as Dhoi Muay or only Muay. As well as being a perfect fighting technique for use in actual warfare, Muay Thai became a Martial Art in which the opponents battled in front of an audience who went to spectate for entertainment. These Muay Thai matches eventually evolved into an integral part of local festivals and celebrations, especially those held at temples. Eventually, the previously unprotected fighters started wearing lengths of hemp rope (as a type of glove) around their hands and forearms. These types of matches were called Muay Khat Chueak.
Muay Thai, like boxing and various types of kickboxing, is recognized as a very good striking base within MMA, and is very widely trained among MMA fighters. Fighters (some of whom have won titles) such as Gina Carano, Jon Jones, Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Rua, Thiago Silva, Alistair Overeem, Duane Ludwig, Jose Aldo, Anderson Silva, Amir Sadollah, and Cristiane Santos employ a broad range of tactics stemming from Muay Thai. Many other mixed martial artists have trained in the art, and it is often taught at MMA, BJJ, and Wrestling gyms.
Many techniques associated with Muay Thai are often seen in MMA, such as knees, elbows, clinching, high/low leg kicks and punches.
For further reading on the subject, check out my Muay Thai blog.
My Blog.com page can be found over at Muay Thai.
Muay Thai is a pretty ancient Martial Art.
Various types of kickboxing have long been practiced around Southeast Asia. Based on Chinese and Indian Martial Arts, martial artists claim that these systems can be traced back to a thousand years.
In Thailand, Muay Thai changed from the older Muay Boran, an unarmed battle Martial Art which would have been employed by Siamese soldiers after losing their weapons in battle. Some believe that the ancient Siamese military created Muay Boran from the weapon-based art, Krabi Krabong, but others contend that the two systems were created at the same period. Krabi Krabong nonetheless was an important influence on Muay Thai as witnessed in the practices in the Wai Khru.
Muay boran, and therefore Muay Thai, was originally known as Dhoi Muay or only Muay. As well as being a perfect fighting technique for use in actual warfare, Muay Thai became a Martial Art in which the opponents battled in front of an audience who went to spectate for entertainment. These Muay Thai matches eventually evolved into an integral part of local festivals and celebrations, especially those held at temples. Eventually, the previously unprotected fighters started wearing lengths of hemp rope (as a type of glove) around their hands and forearms. These types of matches were called Muay Khat Chueak.
Muay Thai, like boxing and various types of kickboxing, is recognized as a very good striking base within MMA, and is very widely trained among MMA fighters. Fighters (some of whom have won titles) such as Gina Carano, Jon Jones, Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Rua, Thiago Silva, Alistair Overeem, Duane Ludwig, Jose Aldo, Anderson Silva, Amir Sadollah, and Cristiane Santos employ a broad range of tactics stemming from Muay Thai. Many other mixed martial artists have trained in the art, and it is often taught at MMA, BJJ, and Wrestling gyms.
Many techniques associated with Muay Thai are often seen in MMA, such as knees, elbows, clinching, high/low leg kicks and punches.
For further reading on the subject, check out my Muay Thai blog.
My Blog.com page can be found over at Muay Thai.