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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 ...
Pra Jiad (Thai: ประเจียด, RTGS: prachiat, pronounced [prā.t͡ɕìa̯t]) is a type of armband worn by Muay Thai athletes. In the past, their use was to give confidence and luck to the athletes, and was usually made by the fighter's close family member (mother, father, etc.). Some fighters wear one Pra Jiad, some wear two.
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.
' Music for Boxing ' or ' Boxing Music '). The music is performed by up to four musicians, consisting of a Pi (quadruple-reed instrument - similar to oboe) player, a pair of klong khaek players, and a cymbal player (referred to as "ching"). During the Ram Muay the tempo of the music starts out slow and stately to match the mood of the ritual.
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.
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 ...
Sityodtong USA, also known as Team Sityodtong, is a Muay Thai and mixed martial arts training camp based out of Somerville, Massachusetts. The headquarters of Sityodtong Camp is in Pattaya, Thailand. Its Grandmaster is Yodtong Senanan and he has produced 57 Muay Thai Champions, the largest number in the history of Muay Thai in Thailand. [1]