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Muay Thai Martial Arts and Sports Games

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Muay Thai, Thai Cultural Heritage, Martial Arts, and Sports Games Muay Thai is considered to be the cultural heritage of the Thai people that has been passed down for a long time. It is both a battle for self-defense and a sports game. There is still no clear evidence that In what period did it first occur?

In the past, historical events related to Muay Thai were recorded. together for many eras, such as the Ayutthaya period with evidence from the Office of the National Culture Commission It is stated in the Muay Thai art book that King Sanphet VIII or King Suea I really like boxing. until he disguised himself as a commoner To come and box with the skilled boxers of Wiset Chai Chan. and was able to defeat 3 major boxers: Nai Klang, Dead Fist, Nai Yai, Iron Fist, and Nai Lek, Heavy Punch. Both of them received traumatic defeats from His Majesty's Muay Thai boxing skills.

Later, Muay Thai was practiced widely in the royal court, expanding to homes and temples, especially temples, which are considered to be a source of good Muay Thai knowledge. Because warlords often become monks when they are old. and teaches martial arts to good students For this reason, Muay Thai training has become widespread. and expand even more to the common people.

And when Mr. Khanom Tom was taken captive Was forcibly taken to Inwa, Burma in 1767. Burma organized a victory celebration. in the war with Thailand Suki Phra Naikong selected Mr. Khanom Tom to fight with a Burmese boxer. Mr. Khanom Tom was able to defeat up to 10 Burmese boxers, as Rangsarit Bunchalo said, "Myanmar lost to all of them to Mr. Khanom Tom until King Angwa praised him: Even Thai people don't have weapons in their hands. With only two empty hands, there is still danger around us.” This shows that Thai boxers are famously skilled.

In the period when King Taksin the Great was the ruler of Tak. I have a trusted soldier who is very talented in Muay Thai. and is at the forefront of the selection of lawyers named Mr. Thongdee Funkhao or Joi, a native of Phichai city. which later became Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Phichai Governor

After the reign of King Rama VI, Thai boxing was further developed with boxing using boxing gloves. and counting wins and losses. The rounds are determined. The boxers dress according to the corners, namely the red corner and the blue corner. Just like international boxing. There are many boxing camps emerging. And there are many famous boxers. A famous baron named Chao Chetu set up a boxing stadium on his own land. To use income from boxing to support military affairs Later, World War II broke out, so boxing competitions stopped. After World War II ended, Thai boxing competitions flourished again. Because people are interested.

Later, the sport of Muay Thai developed until it was founded as the Amateur Muay Thai Association of Thailand. It will be specified that Muay Thai boxing must have protective equipment. To make boxers more safe This causes more foreigners to come to compete each year. And there are more boxing broadcasts on television as well. causing the boxing business to expand widely There are many boxing rings in the provinces. and giving opportunities to skilled boxers from other provinces Traveling to fight in Bangkok more.

Muay Thai and international boxing. What are the differences between these two sports?

- Muay Thai is a sport that can use every part of the body. and is considered very dangerous. Muay Thai will fight for a total of 5 rounds, with 3 minutes of fighting, 2 minutes of rest, and the fight requires a brain that can think quickly and act quickly. And you have to be witty. and good skills Because in the sport of Muay Thai, if you think slowly and act slowly, your opponent may be knocked out without realizing it. and will know the winner by scoring from the side of the stage. or knock out the opponent Muay Thai is considered a unique sport. and has been with our Thai people since our ancestors And it is a sport that is dear to our country. It is accepted by people all over the world. People from abroad flock to Thailand in large numbers to learn Muay Thai. And this is a skill-based sport. and a lot of brains and is the most popular in Thailand.

- International boxing is a sport where there are 12 rounds of fighting, with 3 minutes of fighting, 2 minutes of rest, using only punches or fists. But use it tactically to trick your opponent's punches. And use your wits to do it. And it requires very quick decision-making. Because if you're slow, you might get knocked out by your opponent. Winning or losing depends on the score given by the ringside judges. Or a knockout before the 12th round. This type of sport is accepted by people all over the world. and including Thailand.

Dress code of Thai boxers And international boxers, the dress code of international boxers has the same rules as Thai boxers. Except for the matter of wearing auspicious robes, Prachiat cloths or tiaras because international boxing is not used. talismans which has been held since ancient times, similar to that of Muay Thai, including the traditional dance before a competition at Muay Thai boxers You must wear auspicious clothes and pray while paying respect to your teacher. When you are finished paying respect to your teacher, The auspicious part will be removed. But Prachiat may still give boxers can wear them. In addition, boxers' attire may need to be worn. Head protection included For maximum safety for international boxers Which for Muay Thai competitions are not yet worn. Head protection in a lot of competition.

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