The Meaning of Muay Thai

Meaning of Muay Thai, Thai Tradition Muay Thai is a martial art of Thai culture that is accepted and fascinated by foreigners. want to study and learn Because Muay Thai is the beauty of a martial art that conceals both science and art. Brings acceptance and building good relationships among those learning the art of Muay Thai. Both Thais and foreigners Distinctiveness and Thai identity are therefore things that Thai people must study and learn. In this chapter, the author has presented the content on the topic. Meaning of Muay Thai History of Muay Thai, importance and benefits of Muay Thai To help preserve and perpetuate the beautiful culture of the Thai nation.

 

Muay Thai is the science and art of fighting of the Thai nation. It is a science because it can be learned. and can be transmitted like other fields, and it is an art because Muay Thai is a martial art of the Thai nation. Moreover, it is also a martial art used to protect oneself using almost all parts of the body such as fists, feet, knees, elbows and the head which we have heard are called the 9 weapons and also It is a sport where you can compete for excellence and also earn a living for yourself, with strict competition rules and regulations. In addition, it is also used in exercise. And can be used in everyday life as well.

 

Muay Thai has evolved over hundreds of years and has accumulated culture. and many aspects of Thai traditions from the past to the present and have been blended together harmoniously, such as beliefs in spirits, witchcraft, music, literature, morality and ethics. Discipline Responsibility, etc. Therefore, the meaning of Muay Thai is diverse and different. The Royal Institute Dictionary (2013, page 883) defines the word "boxing" as means to fight with fists. Muay Thai is a boxing sport on the ring with rules that allow the opponent to use their feet, elbows, and

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Boxing refers to a sport and an art of self-defense, such as fighting using fists in the style of international boxing. or use other organs in Muay Thai style Muay Thai has been around since ancient times, probably since the time when Thailand began to establish itself as a nation. Because in those days Thailand had constant battles, so there had to be martial arts both using weapons. and use different parts of the body to punch, thrust, and kick (Chanchai Yomdit, 2016, page 23).

 

Muay Thai is a type of fighting and self-defense technique that is different from foreign boxing. Without every part of the body being idle, both physical strength, mental strength, and thinking power are things that everyone should have, and it is something that every boxer must be agile, one-on-one, without weapons, and fight with each other. Fierce and thrilling (Rachan Chaliewsin, 2015, page 5).

 

Muay Thai refers to the sport of boxing on a stage with rules that allow the opponent to use their feet and knees. Muay Thai is therefore a science and an art. It is a science because it is a subject that everyone can study and gain knowledge like other subjects. The part that is an art Because this branch is full of strategies and patterns. which is difficult to learn and practice clearly (Channarong Suhongsa, 2002, page 5).

 

Muay Thai refers to a type of movement activity that uses almost every part of the body, such as elbows, knees, feet, punches. It is an art of competitive fighting, practicing exercise to help develop the body, emotions, society, mind, and intelligence (Phosawat Saengsaeng, 2014 , page 9).

 

Muay Thai is a self-defense martial art that can be used both as a sport and as actual combat. This type of art has been around since ancient times. The ancestors of the Thai nation trained and taught their sons to protect themselves and the nation. Almost all of Thailand's able-bodied men received training in Muay Thai. Every famous warrior must be thoroughly trained in this art. Because of the use of ancient weapons such as swords, staffs, swords, halberds, lances, etc., if you have knowledge of Muay Thai, then will bring the most benefit Especially when fighting in close quarters. You will have to rely on the use of certain organs to help, such as your knees, feet, and elbows, etc. Originally, the art of Muay Thai was highly skilled. Often trained among senior boss or only the King and military nobles only Later, it spread to the common people who received knowledge from teachers. who was originally a top general or the greatest warrior has arrived The technology has thus spread and has existed until today (Kukdet Kantamara, 2010, page 11).

 

Muay Thai is both a sport and a Thai strategy. who devised the idea of using certain parts of the body as weapons to kill enemies and can protect oneself as hard as it is light Therefore, Muay Thai can be both a fighting method, a sport, a movement activity and is considered a self-defense strategy that has the characteristics of both science and art. The 2015 Royal Institute Dictionary defines boxing as fighting with fists. Muay Thai is a boxing sport in which the rules allow opponents to use their feet, elbows, and knees.

 

In summary, Muay Thai refers to a type of sport that has clear competition rules. and is a martial art to protect oneself in battle Using almost every organ of the body since ancient times. It is also a physical activity. To develop physical fitness with Muay Thai is an art which Ancestors have tried to inherit and develop methods of fighting to protect themselves. Given as an inheritance to Thai children and grandchildren for thousands of years. In true Muay Thai, no other nationality can perform as well as the Thai people.

 

But nowadays Muay Thai has been completely modified. Heavy on physical strength, lacks art and tradition. In addition, Muay Thai is both a sport. It is both a Thai strategy. who devised some parts of the body. The body is used as a weapon to kill enemies and You can protect yourself from heavy weight. In addition to being a fun sport, It is also a weapon of self-defense. and is a method of exercise Encouragement to be strong, patient, courageous It is not a lowly subject, as some people misunderstand that Muay Thai boxers are hooligans. A true Muay Thai boxer has neat behavior, gentleness, courage, patience, and decisiveness in a way that is lawful and moral, as the slogan states. “A boxer must be humble but not weak. Strong but not stiff".