Muay Thai The Cultural Heritage

Muay Thai The Cultural Heritage of the Thai people. If we talk about "Muay Thai", it is believed that Thai people know each other very well. Because it is a martial art that has a long-standing national identity. According to Thai historical evidence This type of martial art appears in every region and has different names, such as Muay Tha Sao of the northern region. Muay Chaiya of the South Korat Boxing of the Northeast including Lopburi boxing and Phra Nakhon boxing of the central region Until there is a proverb that says "Hard punch from Korat, good at Lopburi, Tha Dee Chaiya, faster than Tha Sao".

 

Important moves used in Muay Thai are called "Mae Mai Muay Thai" and is considered the basic position of Muay Thai. Which Muay Thai practitioners must learn and practice before going on stage, which is a Muay Thai teacher, a Muay Thai expert has divided it into 15 sticks, including the fish zigzag, Paksa Haekrang, Java strikes the spear, Inao thrusts the dagger at Mount Phra Sumeru, Ta Thera Kham Phon, and Mon. Support the stake, wing the ball toss, the crocodile slams its tail, Iyara breaks the trunk, the Naga twists the tail, Virulok returns to kill Chawala, the giant conquers the monkey. and broke Erawan's neck There is also a style of using the art of Muay Thai that is separate from Mae Mai called "Luk Mai Muay Thai", which trainees must first pass through Mae Mai Muay Thai techniques, is divided into 15 Mae Sai, such as Erawan Seiya Nga and Batalup Pak, etc.

 

In addition, the indispensable thing of Muay Thai is “Ram Wai Kru Muay Thai” which is considered an important tradition of Thai boxing. It is a sacred ceremony. Those who want to train as a boxer must first be a teacher. It is like giving yourself according to the teacher's instructions. Put your trust in your teacher. You must respect and honor them. To study various sciences to become a brave boxer.

 

Muay Thai was very popular in the early Rattanakosin period. and prospered during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, King Rama V, who ordered a boxing match to be organized in front of the palace. By selecting skilled boxers from every region to compete. Any boxer whose fight is pleasing to the king will be given a royal title. and graciously The Department of General Education at that time included the teaching of Muay Thai as a compulsory subject in physical education teacher training schools. Later, during the reign of King Prajadhipok, King Rama VII, boxing ropes were used to wrap the hands. and changed to wearing gloves instead Later, boxing rules were established and the first international standard boxing arena emerged, namely Lumpini Boxing Stadium. and Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium.

 

Muay Thai has gained international recognition. There are professional Muay Thai competitions under the control of the World Boxing Council Muaythai (WBC Muaythai) and the establishment of Muay Thai related organizations such as the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation. (International Muay Thai Federation) or IFMA plans to push Muay Thai into the Olympics. Then on April 25, 2014, the United Nations (UN) announced that Muay Thai is a sport of the world community. By signing a cooperation agreement with the World Muay Thai Council and the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation.