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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]
Thai style grappling (Muay Pram) is the core practice for every Muay student: working out with non-compliant training partners is mandatory in order to learn how to fight at close range. [5] All Muay students are trained to apply holds, strikes, take downs and finishing moves at a very short distance from the opponent.
The muaythai fighting competition is organized as a set of tournaments, one for each weight class.The number of weight classes has changed over the years (currently 10 for men and 7 for women), and the definition of each class has changed several times, as shown in the following table.
There are many distinct styles and schools of martial arts.Sometimes, schools or styles are introduced by individual teachers or masters, or as a brand name by a specific gym.
The following list consists of various famous martial artists of all different types and throughout history. Bruce Lee, Most noted for career as an actor, however Lee was also a martial arts instructor, philosopher, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and founder of the Jeet Kune Do (JKD) martial arts movement.
The muaythai competition is organized as a set of tournaments, one for each weight class.The number of weight classes has never changed in the two editions (currently 8 for men and 3 for women), and the definition of each class has changed several times, as shown in the following table.
Khaosai Galaxy – was a Muay Thai fighter; switched to boxing and became WBA super flyweight champion with 19 defenses in seven years (1984–1991); with a record of 47–1, he is listed No. 19 on Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time and named him the 43rd greatest fighter of the past 80 years in 2002 [33]
[4] [5] [6] It has been played at all editions since then. Muaythai was added to the World Games following the decision of the IWGA Annual General Meeting in May 2013. [7] [8] The International Federation of Muaythai Associations is governing body for muaythai at the World Games.