The art of Thai boxing was made popular worldwide in recent years by the newspapers, TV, movies and competition.
Contrary to its name, it is not only a martial art from Thailand. Like most martial arts, it can trace its origin in China and in the course of time, with influence from other countries and adapted to the surrounding regions. With the introduction of Western Boxing, the techniques and some rules were adopted in the martial arts. The basis of the technique is simple -Use of the head, fists, elbow, knee, shin and foot. It is known as the King of Martial Arts because of its brutal effectiveness and impact as a striking art. Some practitioners of other martial arts from around the world have gone to fight in Thailand Thai Boxing test the effectiveness of and have lost.
It is sponsored by Thai and Muay Thai martial arts as his aptly named, the Sanskrit word "Muay" art took in the Thai language for combat sports.Surrounding countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma) and the practice of martial arts, where they have their own variations, and is known under different local names such as Bando in Myanmar.
In Bangkok, Thai boxing matches are usually held on Sunday Ratchadamnoen Stadium on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, Lumpini Stadium, and on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Today is the art of men and women worldwide for fitness, health and self-trained. Practitioners want a sense ofTraditions can also train in Thailand, as some schools now provide foreigners with Thai Boxing.
