Learning Muay Thai
Muay Boran Moves : Yok Kao Pra Su Meru (Kick Block Throw)
Wording description: Yok = ยก To lift Kao = เขา Mountain Pra Su Maru = พระสุเมรุ The name of the mountain in the Thai mythical story The name of Mae Mai Muay Thai describes the action of lifting the mythical mountain. The Kao Pra Su Meru is a mythical mountain, which Thais believe that it is very enormous so lifting this mountain so only a man who has great power can...
Muay Boran Moves : E-now Teang Krit (Punch Block & Counter With Knee Attack)
Wording description : E-now = อิเหนา Indonesian people (This is another word refers to Indonesian people word is generally found in Thai novel) Taeng = แทง stab Krit = กริช a dagger The name of Mae Mai Muay Thai describes the action when an Indonesian stabs a dagger to opponent, this action also derives from the believe as same as Chawa Sad Hork. As same the approach of Chawa Sad...
Muay Boran Moves : Chawa Sad Hork (Punch Block & Counter Attack)
Wording description : Chawa = ชวา Indonesian people (This word is rare used, found only in the history books) Sad = ซัด Throw Hork = หอก Lance The name of Mae Mai Muay Thai describes the action when an Indonesian throws a lance to opponent, this action derives form the believe that in the old time Indonesian is expert in using lances. Chawa Sad Hork is also according to the theory,...
The Four Schools of Ancient Muay Thai Muay Thai
Thailand's martial arts, is important to the Thai society which can be traced back to the Suwanna-Phum Era. Most young men, from commoners to the kings learned Muay Thai for self-defence and military purpose. Therefore, Muay Thai has been developed and blended into the native culture across Thailand. This made the different schools of Muay Thai in varies regions. It is said “The hard punch of Korat, The smarts of...
