Muay Thai
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Mae Mai Muay Thai
Modern Muay Thai traces its roots back to an ancient system of battlefield combatives; known as Mae Mai Muay Thai, this art focused on transforming the human body into a weapon inspired by common battlefield weaponry.
Use of the pike inspired the use of the shin as a tool for blocking and striking. The twin swords, or Daab Song Mue, inspired the use of the arms for defense. The battle axe inspired the crushing elbow and knee techniques for which Muay Thai would become renowned. Finally, the striking action of the spear and arrow inspired piercing foot techniques.
Since its initial development, Muay Thai has changed in many ways. Now a modern sport, rather than a battlefield skill, it carries at its heart old traditions and an ancient fighting spirit.
As an art developed for warfare, Mae Mai Muay Thai was unsuitable for sport competition. At the turn of the twentieth century, boxing gloves, weight classes, rounds and time limits were introduced to help ensure the safety of the fighters.
Modern Muay Thai
A sport, a martial art and undeniably an art form, the combative science of Muay Thai, known throughout the world as Thai boxing, is the national sport of Thailand. The roots of Muay Thai reach back thousands of years, and the history of Muay Thai is an important link to the history of Thailand. The Royal Thai Army has always used Muay Thai to protect Thailand’s borders from invaders. Muay Thai is most effective in hand to hand combat and utilizes all the body’s natural weapons.
From powerful punches, furious kicks, piercing knee strikes to crushing elbows and skillful grappling, Muay Thai has it all.
Practitioners of Muay Thai, known as Nak Muay, have proven the effectiveness of their art in competitions around the world. Men, women, and children in over 80 countries have turned to Muay Thai as an effective means developing physical fitness and effective self-defense techniques. Its devastating effectiveness has gained the respect of martial artists worldwide.
