Muay Thai Equipment

Protective equipment for Muay Thai training clothing and protective equipment According to the rules of the amateur Muay Thai competition of the Amateur Muay Thai Sports Association of Thailand under royal patronage Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn The Crown Prince in Section 5 regarding the dress of boxers is as follows:

1. Wear red or blue shorts only halfway up the thigh, according to your angle. You must wear a sleeveless shirt, red shirt and pants. Do not place advertisements larger than 10 square centimeters.

 

2. You must wear a garter or protection made from strong material to cover your genitals. You can prevent danger by tying a knot in the back. By keeping the remaining ends of the rope neat and tidy.

 

3. Long, unkempt hair is not allowed. and grows a beard

 

4. Not wearing shoes Fingernails and toenails must be cut smooth and short. Long shin guards and elbow pads must be worn on both feet and elbows throughout the competition. Shin guards and elbow pads must be approved by the International Federation of Amateur Muay Thai (IFMA). Bandages are strictly prohibited.

 

5. Must wear Mongkhon while paying respects to teachers before competing. During the competition, it is allowed to tie the Prachid cloth at the base of one or both arms. For other amulets, it is allowed to be tied at the waist but must be covered with cloth to prevent danger.

 

6. Must wear head protection and body protection in youth competitions. Only those that are certified by the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation (IFMA) For the general public, do not use body protection.

 

 

Muay Thai is a martial art of the Thai nation. According to the history of battles in the past It is recorded that Thai warriors use their fists, feet, knees, elbows, and heads, along with swords, spears, axes, etc. to fight against enemies to protect the country. Muay Thai is considered a traditional Thai heritage. and mixed Thai culture Belief in magic Music, literature, morality and ethics in perfect harmony. Muay Thai has developed over many generations. At present, there has been an extension. to various forms of martial arts It is based on Muay Thai such as kickboxing, K-1, MMA and other types of boxing.

 

It is considered another important soft power of Thailand. that can be developed Promote the sports industry both domestically and abroad. that creates enormous economic value Currently, there are both Thai people and foreigners are interested And try to study and gain knowledge about Thai boxing extensively. The word boxing means fighting with fists. At present, Muay Thai It is classified as a boxing sport on the stage with rules that allow the opponent to use their feet, elbows, and knees.

 

Muay Thai in the past, as far as we know, was practiced among soldiers. Because in the past Thailand we had frequent battles with neighboring countries. There were no guns to fight in those days. There's only a two-handed sword. And when this happens, one-handed swords must be in close combat. Thai people see sword fighting as a very close battle. Thai people therefore practice kicking and kicking their opponents. to make the opponent lose control Then you will be able to choose your slashes easily and win over your opponent.

 

In this era, Muay Thai is Compete with clear rules and a new standard boxing stadium was born, namely the Lumpini Stadium on December 8, 1956, with boxer classification competitions. It is a model according to the specified body weight. And the annual edition of the professional Muay Thai rules was born 1955 revised and updated from the 1937 edition of the Department of Physical Education. There is a broadcast of Thai boxing. From Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium for the first time on Saturday, September 4, 1937, Thai boxing spread to foreign countries. And there are foreigners coming to practice Muay Thai. And always ask to fight with Thai boxers, such as Japanese and Chinese, especially freestyle boxing during Muay Thai. with boxing from other nations From broadcasting on television to viewers at home This further resulted in Muay Thai spreading rapidly. There is Muay Thai training both in Bangkok and other provinces, where boxers with good skills travel to compete in the standard boxing rings in these two places.

 

Nowadays, Muay Thai has become a popular Thai national art and culture. widely And Muay Thai has increasingly advanced into the education industry. Muay Thai teaching has been promoted into the education system at all levels throughout the country. Including the opening of Muay Thai courses at the graduate level. Both master's and doctoral levels As a result, there has been an increase in Muay Thai academics. In addition, Thai boxing is used in performances to exchange arts and culture with foreigners. and use it as an exercise activity It makes those involved see the importance of Muay Thai. Activities are promoted and supported. Muay Thai continues until every day.