History
History of the ancient art of Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, UFC and Mixed Martial Arts.
By Mani on October 22, 2010
Muay Thai or Thai kick boxing has seen a surge in popularity in recent a long time thanks to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where many in the rivals employ this brutal and sometimes deadly art. In fact the Gracies have been inspired to promote mixed martial arts matches after a trip to Thailand where they [...]
Posted in History | Tagged Grappling, Kathy Long, Kickboxing, kickboxing history, mma history, mongkhol, muay thai history, ufc history, ultimate fighting championship, wai khru, western boxing |
By Mani on May 7, 2010
The world’s number one pound for pound boxer, the only champion in seven excess weight divisions. Really the only boxer who won four championships in 4 bodyweight divisions. The greatest boxer of Asia, a living legend who is even ranked greater than Muhammad Ali. Who is it? It is none other than the world’s most [...]
Posted in History | Tagged Boxer, Boxing, Bukidnon, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Muhammad Ali, number one, Oscar dela Hoya, philippines |
By Craig on April 14, 2010
Also known around the world as Thai boxing, Muay Thai is an ancient art of self defense that was created and tested in battle by the fearless warriors of ancient Thailand. Today, Muay Thai is used all around the world. The United States Navy SEALs, Thai military, and even the CIA takes full advantage of [...]
Posted in History | Tagged ancient art, Fearless Warriors, Grappling, muay thai fighter, Navy Seals, ring sport, Thai Boxing |
By Craig on April 10, 2010
Kru Yodtong Senanan’s place in Muay Thai history is legendary. That’s why just two Muay Thai academies in the United States qualify as recognized affiliates of the Thailand camp that bears his name. The significance of Muay Thai’s Kru Yodtong Senanan’s recent U.S. visit may have been lost to those unfamiliar with his celebrated contributions [...]
Posted in History | Tagged Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Close Combat, Jeet Kune Do, kali, Kru Yodtong Senanan, Muay Thai Training Camp, silat, Thai History, western boxing |
By Craig on April 7, 2010
One of the most popular spectator sports in Thailand, and now gaining world renown, is the martial art of Thai Boxing (Muay Thai). Exciting enough on TV – the furious punches, crushing elbow strikes, lethal kicks and artful feints are even more exciting when seen live. Witness the passion and drama of one of Thailand’s [...]
Posted in History | Tagged Cymbals, mongkol, muay thai match, ram muay, ring sport, Rituals, Sacred Talisman, Spectators, wai khru |
By Craig on April 5, 2010
Kickboxing, as it was known by the name of “Muaythai”, originated as the national sport of Thai society, with competitions held as early as 1257-1377 AD. You might also say that Muaythai was the sport of kings in its early days. King Pha Chao Sua was so involved in the sport he used to disguise [...]
Posted in History | Tagged excercise, Female Boxers, Fighting Style, grading system, hand wraps, Kickboxing, Nau Khanohm Tom, protectors, Thai Society |
By Craig on April 2, 2010
Muay Thai is a hard fighting martial art that resembles pradel serey, tomoi, and muay Lao from Laos. It is probably derived from muay boran and krabi krabong. Also known as Thai boxing or Thai kickboxing, it is the national sport of Thailand and enjoys worldwide popularity, thanks in part to a daily televised bout [...]
Posted in History | Tagged Krabi Krabong, Muay Boran, muay lao, Nai Khanom, Ong Bak, pradel serey, ram muay, Tomoi, Tony Jaa, Wai Kru, western boxing |
By Muay Thai on March 26, 2010
Muay Thai is one of the most popular spectator sports in Thailand that is also growing in popularity in other countries as well. The furious punches and level of intensive competition becomes ever more intense when watching the fighting up close and personal. Thai boxing matches are not only frenetic when it comes to the [...]
Posted in History | Tagged bouts, Boxing Stadium, Headband, muay thai match, phuket, Thai Boxing, thai culture, thai music, wai khru |
By Muay Thai on March 23, 2010
Muay Thai, the Sport of Kings. The people of Thailand are as interested in their national sport, the art of Muay Thai, as people from the USA are about Baseball, or people from the UK are about football. Just because it involves fighting, don’t dismiss it as a blood sport. Muay Thai is an ancient [...]
Posted in History | Tagged ancient art, Blood Sport, elbows, front kick, Groin Protector, ram muay, Roundhouse Kick, Sport of Kings, Thai History, Wai Kru |
By Muay Thai on March 21, 2010
Talking about ancient sports of south East Asia, Thai boxing (Muay Thai) has a very prominent space. This way of boxing started in 15th century when Thailand had conflict with Burma. Muay Thai is fusion of classical boxing techniques with low kicks and elbowknee strikes and grappling is also allowed. Muay Thai is one of [...]
Posted in History | Tagged Muay Boran, Muay Chaiya, Muay Korat, Muay Lobburee, Muay Thai Boran, Muay Thai Training Camp, muay thasao, Suwit Muay Thai, Thai History |
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