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  2. Muay Thai - Wikipedia

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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]

  3. Por Tor Thor Petchrungruang - Wikipedia

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    PTT started training in Muay Thai at the age of nine at the Petchrungruang camp in the Chonburi Province. He followed boxers during their training, which led him to a gym where the owners were willing to train PTT and other kids for free. He had his first fight a few months later.

  4. Wai khru ram muay - Wikipedia

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    The ritual consists of 2 parts: "Wai khru" and "Ram muay," made up of 4 different Thai words. Wai is a traditional Thai greeting with the palms together as a sign of respect. Khru is the Thai form of the Sanskrit word guru meaning "teacher." Ram is the Thai word for dancing in classical style, and Muay means "boxing." The full term can ...

  5. Thanonchai Thanakorngym - Wikipedia

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    Thanonchai is a fan favorite of the stadiums because of his aggressive style and relentless pressure which he displayed 9 times against his rival and Muay Thai phenom Sangmanee Sor Tienpo. Some of these fights being particularly brutal and considered the best of their year.

  6. Chai Sirisute - Wikipedia

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    Surachai Sirisute (Thai: สุรชัย ศิริสูตร์, born October 16, 1948), commonly known as Chai Sirisute or Ajarn Chai, is a Thai martial arts Instructor who is the founder and president of the Thai Boxing Association of the US and responsible for introducing Muay Thai to the United States.

  7. Samson Dutch Boy Gym - Wikipedia

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    Samson was a Muay Bouk and Muay Khao hybrid fighter, meaning that he was a pressure fighter who was also adept at knee fighting in the clinch. [ 7 ] [ 10 ] After beating other elite fighters in 1990 including Takrawlek Dejrath , Kiewmorakot Praianan, and Denthaksin Sor.Suwanpakdee, 1991 was the most significant period of Samson's career.

  8. Yokkao - Wikipedia

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    YOKKAO was founded in Bangkok on 1 January 2010 by Philip Villa [3] and Doungjaj Tananan. It began by producing Muay Thai shorts and training equipment. In February 2011, YOKKAO started the YOKKAO Fight Team which sponsors Muay Thai Fighters around the world.

  9. Paruhatlek Sitchunthong - Wikipedia

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    Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, the sixth of nine children (seven sons, two daughters), hailed from a family of Muay Thai fighters in Pathum Thani Pathum Thani, approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) north of Bangkok. All of his brothers were fighters, with his older brother, Paruhat Loh-ngoen also achieving fame as a Muay Thai fighter. Paruhatlek began his ...