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	Thailand's Thai Boxing - Muay Thai
		Muay Thai, along with soccer, is certainly the most passionately followed sport in the country.
		Muay Thai is fought in five three-minute rounds with two-minute breaks in between.
		Thai boxing can be classified into two major types, the first is muay lak which puts the emphasis on caution and patience, and is very rare nowadays.
	www.bangkok-city.com /muaythai.htm (1760 words)

	Muay thai
		Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a martial art originally from Thailand.
		The military style of Muay Thai is called Lerdrit, while today's "sport Muay Thai" slightly varies from the original art and uses kicks and punches in a ring and with gloves similar to those used in boxing.
		Muay Thai heavily influenced the development of kickboxing, which was later created in Japan, Europe and North America.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/mu/Muay_thai.html (468 words)

	Muay Thai - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art.
		Thai pad training is a cornerstone of Muay Thai conditioning which involves practicing punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes with a trainer wearing thick pads which cover the forearms and hands.
		Muay Thai, along with savate and karate, heavily influenced the development of kickboxing in Japan, Europe, and North America.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muay_Thai (3690 words)

	Muay Thai Summary
		Thai boxing is believed to have developed in medieval Thailand, a time when wars between rival states were waged with bow and arrow, swords, pikes, and hand-to-hand combat involving the arms and legs, knees and elbows.
		Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, feet, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art.
		Thai pad training is a cornerstone of Muay Thai conditioning which involves practicing punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes with a trainer wearing thick pads which cover the forearms and hands.
	www.bookrags.com /Muay_Thai (3335 words)

	kalijkdonline: Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
		Muay Thai is a pugilistic martial art that uses the striking surfaces of the fists, knees, elbows, and the legs.
		Muay Thai is a great martial art for those of small stature interested in self-defense, for those that would like a fat-burning workout, or the hobbyist who just wants to stay fit but combatively effective.
		Muay Thai is in fact the part of Krabi Krabong which is dedicated to hand to hand combat and has been improved and transformed into a sport, separating itself from Krabi Krabong.
	www.kalijkd-u.com /the_martial_arts/muay_thai.php (1279 words)

	Muay Thai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The first great upsurge of interest in Muay Thai as a sport, as well as a battlefield skill, was under King Naresuan in 1584, a time known as the Ayuddhaya period.
		Slowly Muay Thai moved away from its root in the 'Chupasart' and new fighting techniques were evolving.
		Thai boxing has always been popular but like most sports, there have been times when it was more in fashion.
	houseofmuaythai.com /muaythai.html (1686 words)

	Muay Thai Kickboxing at Ultima Martial Arts EAST Tucson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Muay Thai is classified as one of the most powerful styles of martial arts known today and because Thai fighters utilize the maximum power in every technique which is generated by the twisting the hips and the turning of the waist in execution of the movement.
		Muay Thai is sometimes called "Thai Boxing" or "Thai Kickboxing" because the techniques of this style are not practiced in sets commonly referred to as "forms - Kata's or Koso's" which can be found in Japanese, Chinese and Korean martial arts.
		A Muay Thai stylist would prefer to condition his or her body so that it becomes physically strong enough to withstand the force.
	www.theultimaswat.com /index_files/muaythai.htm (406 words)

	WMC ::: History of MuayThai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The first great upsurge of interest in Muay Thai as a sport, as well as a battlefield skill, was under King Naresuan in 1584, a time known as the Ayuddhaya period.
		Slowly Muay Thai moved away from its root in the 'Chupasart' and new fighting techniques were evolving.
		Thai boxing has always been popular but like most sports, there have been times when it was more in fashion.
	www.wmtc.nu /html/wmc03_mthist.html (1703 words)

	T H A I S P O R T : The Great Martial Arts
		Muay Thai is a national form martial art of Thailand which uses bare hands.
		Muay Thai matches, ranking, and championshiop contests in each division must comply to the rules and rugulations which are set by Ratchadamnoen Stradium.
		Muay Thai referees must be well-learned and qualified in handling Muay Thai contests according to the stadium's rules and regulations.
	sunsite.au.ac.th /thailand/Thai_sport/boxing.html (2166 words)

	Muay Thai Training , Phuket Thailand - By Muay Thai camp
		Muay thai boxing is known to be the best in unarmed muay thai boxing combat.
		Punching in muay thai boxing is considered to be the weakest form of muay thai boxing attacks.
		Muay thai boxing is not the only thing that goes on in Phuket.
	www.bestmuaythai.com (728 words)

	Muay Thai
		Muay Thai is usually regarded as a very hard, external style.
		After World War II, the Thai government became concerned due to the high number of fatalities in the ring and and forced some rules to be used: they gave up groin shots, eye pokes, started using weight classes and boxing gloves, and rounds.
		The characteristic Muay Thai round kick is delivered with the shin, therefore, the shins become conditioned by this type of kicking.
	www.atlantamartialarts.com /styles/muaythai.htm (623 words)

	Thai Boxing Association of the USA
		Muay Thai, called Thai Boxing by foreigners, is our national sport and is now getting more popular in many countries, especially in Japan where a large numer of young Japanese are now being trained to fight professionally.
		When the Thais finally settled down and built a city, and extended their territory to become a large country, there was a need for an army to defend the country.
		Muay Thai is still developing, but what remains unchanged is the use of the pipe and drums as musical accompaniments for the matches, and is considered a unique characteristic of Muay Thai.
	www.thaiboxing.com /history.html (2241 words)

	Muay Thai - Battle against dangerous enemies, perform various super hit combo moves and defeat strong bosses. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Muay Thai - Battle against dangerous enemies, perform various super hit combo moves and defeat strong bosses.
		Muay Thai is an art of fighting that originates from Thailand.
		"Muay Thai the game" is the closest you will come to experiencing the might of this deadly art.
	muay-thai.freeonlinegames.com (154 words)

	Muay Thai
		Muay Thai is classified as one of the most powerful styles of martial arts known to day and because Thai fighters utilize the maximum power in every technique which is
		Most of the blocks in Muay Thai are direct impact which requires the fighter to develop the strength of his or her bones.
		A Muay Thai stylist would prefer to condition his or her body so that it becomes physically strong enough to withstand the force.
	www.pkmuaythai.com /id37.htm (910 words)

	Muay Thai sangka - Ancient Styles of Muay Thai
		Muay Chaiya is the style of the South, created in Chaiya city in the province of Surathani in the South of Thailand.
		Muay Korat is named after the place where the style originated; Na Khorat Rachasima which is located in the center of Thailand towards the east.
		Muay Korat is considered to be the Muay Thai of the East.
	www.ancientmuaythai.com /styles/muay_thai.htm (2289 words)

	MUAY THAI
		MUAY THAI is one one the most effective forms of standing combat, and combat in general.
		Muay Thai, for the most part, does not contain kicks of an acrobatic nature as found in fighting styles such as CAPOEIRA which can considerably reduce one's energy levels.
		Clinches can aid the Thai kick boxer in maintaining balance while striking with the knees, in maximizing the force of a blow by pulling the target area closer to the striking weapon, and in preventing one's adversary from getting away while offensive techniques are being executed.
	www.fe-fi.com /html/muay_thai.html (402 words)

	About Muay Thai Kick Boxing
		Muay Thai is a traditional art that has been developed and honed for the last 2-3 thousand years and still has many spiritual and ceremonial aspects, especially in Thailand.
		Muay Thai boxers are invariably better in the clinch and with elbows/knees, using their kicks to greater effect whereas kickboxers seem to prefer more punching and high/spinning kicks.
		As a striking art Muay Thai is a superb, fully evolved and refined fighting system that excels in all areas bar one: ground fighting.
	www.muaythaistuff.com /muaythai_faq.php (1187 words)

	Final Impact - About Muay Thai Kickboxing
		Muay Thai of different styles and origins are still being practiced in the tradition way, with all the techniques intact among enthusiasts.
		The full Muay Thai is not only a stand-up fight as we see in the ring nowadays, but also consists of grappling into submission, throwing, and ground fighting as well.
		One old Muay Thai teacher, or kru, said that in the battle field, a good soldier had to be able to kill an enemy within seven moves exchanged between him and the person with whom he fought with.
	www.vutmuaythai.com /muaythai.htm (1251 words)

	Muay Thai
		Muay Thai differs from Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Kung Fu in several respects; Kicks and punches are delivered with full power and without holding back.
		Muay Thai is primarily a pugilist (boxing) system, which uses basic, but powerful kicks, punches, knee and elbow strikes.
		Along with that, add punishing elbow and knee strikes that are commonplace in the Muay Thai arsenal and this system becomes an almost unstoppable weapon for the stand up fighter in the ring or in the street.
	www.budo-fitness.se /budoinfogallery/muaythai.html (322 words)

	Muay Thai
		The armies of Siam are said to have used the arts of Kabri Kabrong and Muay Thai to defend themselves.
		Another account of Muay Thai's fame is the legend of a young Thai king who was captured in battle by the Burmese.
		Muay Thai students of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA are asked to observe October 16, as Teacher's Day.
	www.ac.wwu.edu /~kickbox/muay.htm (432 words)

	TONYJAA.org \| The International Tony Jaa Fan Site
		Apart from hand to hand uses in warfare, Muay Thai was considered a prestigious activity – with former Kings of Thailand sending their sons to train with temple monks as it was believed that bravery and fitness from training would lead to great and brave rulers.
		Muay Boran is the predecessor to Muay Thai, hence the word Boran which means ancient.
		The sport Muay Thai often refer to as Muay Thai kickboxing slightly varies from the original art which uses kicks and punches in a ring and with gloves similar to those used in boxing.
	www.tonyjaa.org /muaythai.shtml (1649 words)

	Muay Thai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Muay Thai or Thai boxing, in its most commonly seen sports form, is a full contact ring fighting often called the “science of eight limbs (hands, elbows, feet, knees).”; Thai Boxing can be seen throughout Thailand in hundreds of stadiums and is now gathering popularity throughout the world.
		Thai Boxers are considered the kings of the ring due to their incredible ring record.
		Thai Boxing is believed to have started in 1650 when King Naresuen of Siam was captured by the Burmese and offered freedom if he could defeat the Burmese champions.
	www.kombatarts.com /Classes/MuayThai/index.html (805 words)

	Muay Thai in Phuket - Thai boxing in Thailand
		The training of a Thai boxer and particularly the relationship between the boxer and teacher is highly ritualized.
		A Thai king, Phra Chao Seua (The tiger King) is said to have been an incognito participant in many boxing matches in the early part of his reign.
		Demonstrations of Muay Thai are held in many of the tourist areas but they are mostly for show.
	www.gothailand.com /phuket/sports/muay_thai.htm (614 words)

	Muay Thai Online - all the latest muaythai, boxing and K1 fight news and interviews from the top muaythai portal - ...
		Muaythai used to be referred to as Pahuyuth (multi-faceted fighting style) a couple of hundred years ago, but muaythai itself is only a part of the whole Thai fighting system that covers weapons and groundwork which many refer to as Ling-Lom, though this is not the correct name for it.
		The Thais are a tribal people and have had to defend their country from many invaders throughout their history.
		Muaythai 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.
	www.muaythaionline.org /disciplines/muaythai.html (259 words)

	No one knows precisely when or how Muay Thai developed
		Muay Thai, known worldwide as "Thai Kick Boxing," is the Kingdom's national sport and one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world.
		When it comes to self-defense, Muay Thai is called "the most ferocious and deadly martial art in the world" and "the hardest ring sport on earth" and it has been the winner for hundreds of years.
		The sport's appeal is rooted, in part, in the marriage of the grace and savagery, in the seeming contradiction between the Thai stereotype of gentleness and self-effacement and the reality of bone crushing bone, the blood that sometimes splatters ringside spectators.
	www.thaicollectible.com /history_of_Muay_Thai.htm (2755 words)

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