| Muay Thai is a form of kick boxing that is thought to | | | | developed into an art and started enjoying royal |
| have emerged from the battle field when fighters lost | | | | patronage – especially during the reign of King |
| their weapons. It evolves from the ancient system of | | | | Rama V. There was a special royal fighting regiment |
| Muay Borang (traditional boxing) and incorporates | | | | skilled in Muay Thai. Exhibitions and matches for public |
| martial arts practices. | | | | entertainment showcasing Muay Thai skills became |
| Practitioners are of the belief that the art hails from | | | | frequent. |
| over two thousand years ago. The uniqueness arises | | | | During the reign of King Rama VII, a written code of |
| out of the use of the entire body in true martial art | | | | the rules was first introduced. The art was practiced |
| form and the eight contact points system of the art. | | | | wearing only hemp rope wrapped around the fist and |
| Whereas western style adaptations incorporate only | | | | arm but after a death, the more western practice of |
| the fists (2 point contact) Muay Thai uses the elbow, | | | | gloves as well as cotton slips for the feet were also |
| knee, hip, fist, palm, arm etc as contact points. | | | | introduced. |
| Originally used for combat, the fighting system | | | | |