Learning Muay Thai

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...

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,...

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...

It is likely that today Muay Thai ring, use the same practice of western boxing, such as size, floor covering and stuff materials. But the remaining of superstitions associated the Muay Thai ring only can be seen in Thailand, even though it appears that there is less focus. The Muay Thai ring generally has the same size with western boxing ring, here is a guide line of Muay Thai rules...