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MUAY THAI HISTORY
Muay Thai boxing was developed by the Thai soldiers many centuries ago as a lethal form of close
combat fighting. Muay Thai is the devastating “Science of 8 limbs” Developed over 100’s of years ago.
The exact date of the creation of this fighting art is not known, but it is widely believed to be over 2000
years old. Many other Martial Arts are believed to be this ancient though many of them were only created
in the last 100 years.( Aikido, Taekwondo, Karate )
The Thais are a tribal people and have had to defend their country from many invaders throughout their
history. It has been developed year by year by passing from teacher to student for as long as the Thais
can remember. Muay Thai is often referred to as the science of eight limbs as it employs not only
punching and kicking techniques but elbows and knees as well.
In the early 19th Century Thailand was no longer at war with it’s neighbors (Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam)
So the Thai soldiers started to practice Muay Thai for competition amongst themselves.
In the early 1980’s a martial arts tournament was held to see what was the most effective form of martial
arts. Every style was invited…Judo, Aikido, Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Karate, Wrestling, etc,etc,
etc. The Muay Thai fighters won their fights in the first round with devastating knockouts. The officials
were shocked at the violent & lethal style of fighting and branded Muay Thai as barbaric and unsporting.
It was a decade before Muay Thai fighters were again invited to compete in such a tournament.
Muay Thai is the only Martial Art which practices absolutely No forms or Katas.(Rehearsed movements of
strike combinations) Little was known about the style of Muay Thai boxing until Jean Claude Van Dame
made the movie Kick Boxer. His unusual style of fighting left a lasting impression on many young martial
arts enthusiasts & the sport of Muay Thai has since been growing rapidly in popularity.
Muay Thai boxing was developed by the Thai soldiers many centuries ago as a lethal form of close
combat fighting. Muay Thai is the devastating “Science of 8 limbs” Developed over 100’s of years ago.
The exact date of the creation of this fighting art is not known, but it is widely believed to be over 2000
years old. Many other Martial Arts are believed to be this ancient though many of them were only created
in the last 100 years.( Aikido, Taekwondo, Karate )
The Thais are a tribal people and have had to defend their country from many invaders throughout their
history. It has been developed year by year by passing from teacher to student for as long as the Thais
can remember. Muay Thai is often referred to as the science of eight limbs as it employs not only
punching and kicking techniques but elbows and knees as well.
In the early 19th Century Thailand was no longer at war with it’s neighbors (Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam)
So the Thai soldiers started to practice Muay Thai for competition amongst themselves.
In the early 1980’s a martial arts tournament was held to see what was the most effective form of martial
arts. Every style was invited…Judo, Aikido, Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Karate, Wrestling, etc,etc,
etc. The Muay Thai fighters won their fights in the first round with devastating knockouts. The officials
were shocked at the violent & lethal style of fighting and branded Muay Thai as barbaric and unsporting.
It was a decade before Muay Thai fighters were again invited to compete in such a tournament.
Muay Thai is the only Martial Art which practices absolutely No forms or Katas.(Rehearsed movements of
strike combinations) Little was known about the style of Muay Thai boxing until Jean Claude Van Dame
made the movie Kick Boxer. His unusual style of fighting left a lasting impression on many young martial
arts enthusiasts & the sport of Muay Thai has since been growing rapidly in popularity.
