Muay Thai Dance (Thai Traditions)

Muay Thai Dance, Culture, Thai Traditions. Thailand is a country with a variety of cultures. It is a legacy that continues for a long time from the past to the present. "Muay Thai" is another science that has been a long-standing wisdom from historical evidence appearing in many chronicles, such as the Phra Noppharat (Kaew) version and the Panchanthanumath (Cherm) version of the Chronicles. The story of “Somdej Phra Chao Suea” or King Sanphet VIII, was a Thai boxing king and the 29th monarch of the Ayutthaya kingdom. His Majesty is skilled in Muay Thai by being the inventor of various Muay Thai moves, which have clear historical evidence and have been passed on as textbooks to future generations of Thais. It's called Muay Thai, the recipe for Phra Chao Suea. The Ministry of Culture has designated the day of King Sanphet VIII's ascension to the throne, which falls on February 6 of every year, as "Thai Boxing Day" to honor and promote Thai martial arts. that reflects the wisdom of our ancestors who are unique and different from other peoples

 

At present, Muay Thai has changed its presentation format. Make viewers understand and be interested in the science of Thai martial arts. What is presented is not just a sport alone, it is presented through a form of performing arts called "Muay Thai dance" which is a performance. It was established around the year 2009 with the royal grace of His Majesty the King. “His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun” presented the trophy in the Muay Thai dance competition.

 

Which has continued for 8 years (2009-2016) with General Phichit Kullawanich, Honorary Advisor It has the intention of instilling awareness in preserving Thai martial arts. Muay Thai for youth The performance style consists of the standard Mae Mai Muay Thai moves of fists, feet, knees, and elbows. Before every performance, there must be a wai khru, which is a mandatory rule. and is considered a tradition of Muay Thai that has been practiced since ancient times Muay Thai dance is considered another aspect of performing arts because it has many elements.

 

Presentation through stories, music, by all presentations Presented through the style of Muay Thai weapon fighting. From the foregoing, it can be seen that Muay Thai has been developed and changed the presentation style from Muay Thai, which is fought or used as a sport. It is presented through the form of performances by Muay Thai dancers. It has distinctive characteristics and characteristics that are different from general Muay Thai. and is an extension of local wisdom combined with a contemporary performance style.

 

Muay Thai has been found to have the following elements: The main elements of competition in competition or every Muay Thai dance performance, participants in the competition must There are important expressions of Mae Mai Muay Thai postures, including:

- Wai Khru Muay Thai (forced pose) is considered to be respectful to the teacher. By the process of worshiping teachers In the performance, it is not required what position to start with. And end with what position? But by tradition, adhere to and practice in Thai boxing dance performances It usually starts with Thepanom pose, etc.

 

- Basic Muay Thai moves (Compulsory form) is the use of 4 weapon positions, consisting of fists, feet, knees, and elbows, which is in the style of Muay Thai dancers. not specified It is clear which basic Muay Thai moves should be started first. The performance designer can invent or apply weapon moves but must have clear perfection of the moves.

 

- Mae Mai Luk Mai Muay Thai pose In performing Muay Thai dance, another important thing is The Mae Lak Mai pose is because of the Muay Thai dance or Muay Thai performance. In addition to the main moves, which are wai khru and the use of weapons, fists, feet, knees and elbows, the Mae Mai Lak position is considered important in Muay Thai because it is a position that must be used. fight There are 15 Mae Mai Muay Thai poses and 15 Luk Mai poses.

 

- Creative boxing moves Creative boxing moves in Muay Thai dance are the application of boxing moves to more creative use of weapons. For example, from the original Muay Thai weapon stance, such as punching straight before releasing the weapon. There might be a backflip and a punch, for example, or a body-on and a weapon on a mezzanine, etc.

 

- Boxing postures are shown both vertically and horizontally, normally using dancer's weapons. Muay Thai or Muay Thai in general The actor or fighter will stand with his feet on the ground. But the Muay Thai dancers have developed a process for showing off their weapons. Launching weapons from the air, such as jumping from the second floor base to show off weapons. To make the pose look heavy, violent and realistic, such as using a punch weapon by stepping on the back of another performer as a base and then jumping down to punch.

 

- Boxing moves that combine body throwing Muay Thai dance performances combine the skills of throwing the body with the Muay Thai style to apply weapons before releasing weapons. Throwing skills have been added. The performer floats in the air to make the poses look sharp and the weapons strong and clear. The person who receives the weapon performs a pose to make the Muay Thai pose look realistic, clear, and fierce. and increase the completeness of the posture even more.

 

- Strength in performing postures A successful Muay Thai dancer team or A complete Muay Thai dance performance In addition to exotic boxing moves One more thing What is important is strength in performing strong Muay Thai moves. Clearly issuing weapons and perfect posture practice.

 

Muay Thai dance has been developed from the Thai style of martial arts fighting and has transferred and improved the postures of boxing in various forms and presented through the stories of Thai literature. continuously and has received great interest from the new generation for the continued existence of Muay Thai dance, a Thai style of self-defense art.