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Muay Thai (Thai: มวยไทย, RTGS: muai thai, pronounced [mūaj tʰāj] ⓘ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, the Art of Eight Limbs [3] or the Science of Eight Limbs, [4] is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinching techniques. [5]
This physical and mental discipline which includes combat on shins is known as "the art of eight limbs" because it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, shins, being associated with a good physical preparation that makes a full-contact fighter very efficient. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the twentieth ...
Muay Thai, also known as "The Art of Eight Limbs", [13] is a traditional martial art and national sport of Thailand. [14] [15] It has its roots in ancient Thai military training and was developed as a form of unarmed combat that utilizes fists, elbows, knees, shins, and feet for strikes.
At a young age, he showed great interest in learning the art of the eight limbs, the forerunner to modern Muay Thai, under the tutelage of Ajahn Saeng, the son of the abbot of Mahathat, and continually became involved in flight and brawls.
Narongsak Kaewmala ((Thai: ณรงค์ศักดิ์ แก้วมาลา; born April 7, 1999)), known professionally as Tawanchai P.K.Saenchai (Thai: ตะวันฉาย พี.เค.แสนชัยมวยไทยยิม) is a professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer.
Phetjee Jaa Or.Meekun (เพชรจีจ้า อ.มีคุณ; born December 31, 2001), also known as Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom, is a Thai professional boxer and Muay Thai fighter. In Muay Thai, she has won world titles under the WPMF and WMC banners. In boxing, she has won a bronze medal at the 2021 SEA Games. She currently competes ...
Clinch fighting is the primary focus of many combat sports such as wrestling and it is also a fundamental part of amateur wrestling, sambo, Muay Thai, Lethwei and mixed martial arts. The nature of the clinch during fighting depends on the rules involved in the different sports.
Rodtang had his first Muay Thai fight at the age of 8 to make money and help his family. At 14, he moved to Bangkok to join the Jitmuangnon gym. [9] On January 2, 2016, Rodtang won his first Muay Thai title when he defeated Petchprakan Kor. Klanbut by decision to claim the MAX Muay Thai 125 lb Championship.