Do you know what kind of sport is Muay Thai? For sure some of you already heard this sport. However, others may not familiar in this regard. But to gives you further knowledge in this regard, here are some details as follows.

Muay Thai was originated in Thailand. This is know as combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching and techniques. The words where this sport named derives from the Sanskrit. The word muay (from sanskrit mauya) which means “to bind together” and the word thai referred to as “Art of Eight Limbs” of the “Science of Eight Limbs” where in puches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes are used.

In muay thai, participants are allowed to use a much broader range of moves than athletes in other forms of boxing. Compared to kickboxing, muay thai boxers are allowed to use their elbows and knees, and they have broader range of striking, movement, and blocking capabilities.

But this does not mean that muay thai is more dangerous than other types of kickboxing. True there are risks associated with muay thai, however this only applied if the fighter is lazy or not well trained. But if they follow all the lessons of proper kicking techniques and keep in good shape, these risks and damage will be avoided.

In adult level, muay thai class is mainly for fun, exercise, and self-defense. During the class sparring is achieve, but everyone will be well padded and the impact is not damaging. To kids participation, this should be under the parents’ consent.