In this section, you will learn the most basic Muay Thai techniques, a few training methods, and everything you need to know about the sport. Muay Thai is a modernized mixture of traditional Thai martial arts systems. The ancient art of Thai boxing is known as Muay Boran. Muay Thai (มวยไทย) is also referred to as the "Art of Eight Limbs," because you have 8 points of contact and fight with your fists, feet, elbows, and knees. Don’t forget to check out our Muay Thai video section for instructions from Thailand as well.
Instructions
Punching (Chok)
Elbow (Ti Sok)
Kicking (Te)
Knee (Ti Khao)
Clinch / Neck Wrestling (Chap Kho)
Defense Techniques
Conditioning
More Info and Advice
In most martial arts styles, knee and elbow strikes are not allowed. However, in Southeast Asian martial arts, such as Muay Thai, these techniques are essential.
Head strikes are not allowed in Muay Thai fights.
There are throws in Muay Thai, but fights don’t continue on the ground.
Thai fighters began wearing boxing gloves during training and in fights against foreigners in the early 20th century. Before that, fights were much more dangerous, and sometimes fighters even died in the ring. That’s when the sport was modernized, and Muay Thai as we know it today was born.
Muay Thai fighters are also called Nak Muay.
Conditioning is very important in Muay Thai. Run or skip rope for at least 20 minutes before you start working on your technique. You should also stretch for a few minutes, but stretching is not really a big part of Muay Thai.
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