Muay Thai is a martial art that originates from Thailand. It is sometimes referred to as the science of 8 limbs since it includes the use of punches, kicks, knees and elbows.
The history of Muay Thai is interwoven with the history of human Thai. A gentle, peace-loving people, the Thai people to defend themselves and their country since centuries aggressive powers had before. They developed a form of closeness, fight hand-to-hand best suited for the typeRough-terrain battle they fight. Over time it became a rite of passage for Thai men to take up training in this martial art. King Naresuan the Great (1555-1605), one of the most celebrated warrior-heroes of the country, is believed to have an excellent boxer himself, and it was he who made Muay Thai training is a necessary component of the military. Another milestone in the history of Muay Thai was the triumph of Nai Khanom Tom over 10 Burmese boxers in 1774th CapturedAccording to the Thai capital fell in 1767, Nai Khanom Tom was picked to fight king, before the Burmese. After the victory of them in a number ten, he was released and returned home a hero.
In the old days, Muay Thai was a dangerous sport, with no safety gear of any kind for the fighters, and only lengths of cords, gloves wrap instead of fists. Over the years rules have been written in line with the International Boxing Regulations. In recent years the sport has attracted awide following outside the country, and training facilities were set in the countries where the U.S. and the countries of the former Soviet Union. In 1995 the World Muay Thai Council was set up in 1995 with a cabinet resolution to promote this national heritage at national and international level. At a conference in the same year, 78 member countries for a school in which all elements of Muay Thai would be taught wrong. The Muay Thai Institute wasFounded in 1997 and is now the only training center accredited by the Ministry of Education. Muay Thai is the most passionately followed sport in the country certainly. International Boxing is very popular, and the country has produced dozens of world champions, but they all started out as Muay Thai fighters.
