Types of Muay Thai (Thai traditions)

Types of Muay Thai (Thai traditions) Muay Thai from the past to the present Muay Thai is a martial art of self-defense. that has remained with Thai people since ancient times Even though times have changed But this type of martial art still exists alongside the Thai people. and disseminated to foreign countries until it became popular widely at present.

 

Muay Thai history involved in immigration of the people living in Yunnan Province on the banks of the Yangtze River in China, according to Thai legend. I believe there are a lot of people. who traveled from Yunnan Province, China to Thailand to search for land with abundance for agriculture. However, during their migration, this Thai group They have been attacked by thieves and animals. Moreover, there are various diseases that they have to deal with. to increase ability To protect the body and mind and deal with adversity, Thai Siamese people have invented methods of fighting.

 

Although maintenance Store documents Historical texts from that era are mostly lost. When was the right time? Burmese army destroys and expelled from Ayutthaya during the Burmese-Thai War (1759 - 1760), but we can still find evidence and information from some documents. From the records of Burma, Cambodia and Europeans. When visiting Southeast Asia for the first time, including from records of events in Lanna or Chiang Mai today.

 

Sukhothai period, capital of Thailand During this period it was located in Sukhothai from 1781 to 1951 according to the items recorded in the stone. Sukhothai has conflicts with many cities. nearby which often faced enemies from various regions, so the city of Sukhothai had orders Let there be training in the army. Including the use of swords, spears, and other weapons for use in fighting. In addition, training in fighting using the body. Very useful When there is no war in the country Fighting skills using fists, knees, and elbows are all part of the training. of the Sukhothai Army.

 

In peacetime, Muay Thai training is a class-free activity. by young Thai men will gain fighting skills and protect yourself which is prepared in advance Before entering military service Most training centers Held around the city. Especially the anchor office In Mueang Lopburi Subdistrict Including teaching in the temple courtyard. with monks as trainers.

 

During this time, Muay Thai was praised. It is a high social art. and actually put it into use in developing fitness physical to warriors building strength and courage To the rulers of the country Father Sriinthrathit who was the first king of Sukhothai He believed in the benefits of Muay Thai. So he sent his two sons Go to the anchor office to prepare In the succession to the throne between 1818 and 1860, King Ramkhamhaeng He wrote the recipe for the war strategy. with mention of Muay Thai The same is true for other fighting skills.

 

Ayutthaya period Lived in the period between 1988 and 1767. During this period there were many wars between Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia, so there was training to develop skills in Muay Thai for self-defense. Teacher who broadcasts This martial art is given to Thai people. Not limited to in the Grand Palace as before with the Phutthaisawan Sword School that is popular these days Many students come to learn about discipline. They practice swordsmanship. and close-range fighting with a rattan sword from learning how to fight without using the soldiers' own weapons That led to the learning of ancient Thai boxing, which is the original form of Thai boxing by the boxing schools of that era. has begun to pass on this knowledge To the Muay Thai people It is a martial art of self-defense. that has remained with Thai people since ancient times Even though times have changed But this type of martial art still exists alongside the Thai people. and disseminated to foreign countries until it became popular widely at present.

 

Muay Thai history involved in immigration of the people living in Yunnan Province on the banks of the Yangtze River in China, according to Thai legend. I believe there are a lot of people. who traveled from Yunnan Province, China to Thailand to search for land with abundance for agriculture. However, during their migration, this Thai group They have been attacked by thieves and animals. Moreover, there are various diseases that they have to deal with. to increase ability To protect the body and mind and deal with adversity, Thai Siamese people have invented methods of fighting.

 

Although maintenance Store documents Historical texts from that era are mostly lost. When was the right time? Burmese army destroys and expelled from Ayutthaya during the Burmese-Thai War (1759 - 1760), but we can still find evidence and information from some documents. From the records of Burma, Cambodia and Europeans. When visiting Southeast Asia for the first time, including from records of events in Lanna or Chiang Mai today.

 

Sukhothai period, capital of Thailand During this period it was located in Sukhothai from 1781 to 1951 according to the items recorded in the stone. Sukhothai has conflicts with many cities. nearby which often faced enemies from various regions, so the city of Sukhothai had orders Let there be training in the army. Including the use of swords, spears, and other weapons for use in fighting. In addition, training in fighting using the body. Very useful When there is no war in the country Fighting skills using fists, knees, and elbows are all part of the training. of the Sukhothai Army

 

In peacetime, Muay Thai training is a class-free activity. by young Thai men will gain fighting skills and protect yourself which is prepared in advance Before entering military service Most training centers Held around the city. Especially the anchor office In Mueang Lopburi Subdistrict Including teaching in the temple courtyard. with monks as trainers.

 

During this time, Muay Thai was praised. It is a high social art. and actually put it into use in developing fitness physical to warriors building strength and courage To the rulers of the country Father Sriinthrathit who was the first king of Sukhothai He believed in the benefits of Muay Thai. So he sent his two sons Go to the anchor office to prepare In the succession to the throne between 1818 and 1860, King Ramkhamhaeng He wrote the recipe for the war strategy. with mention of Muay Thai The same is true for other fighting skills.

 

Ayutthaya period Between 1988 and 1767, during this period there were many wars between Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia, so there was training to develop Muay Thai skills for self-defense. Teacher who broadcasts This martial art offered to Thai people is not limited to only in the Grand Palace as before with the Phutthaisawan Sword School that is popular these days There are many students Come and learn about discipline. They practice swordsmanship. and close-range fighting with a rattan sword from learning how to fight without using the soldiers' own weapons That resulted in learning Muay Boran, which is the original form of Muay Thai. by the boxing office of that era has begun to pass on this knowledge to the people.

 

Muay Thai development It is a self-defense sport. Currently, boxers must wear 4-ounce gloves and dress like boxers. Wear shorts, a thong, a foot brace or not. A talisman. Can be tied to the upper arm. The other amulets can only be worn during the Wai Khru dance. Then take it off. At the start of the competition.

 

In the competition, there is 1 referee on the stage and 2 referees at the ringside. The number of rounds in the competition is 5 rounds, 3 minutes per round, with a 2 minute break between rounds. The competition is divided into divisions. According to the boxer's body weight Similar to the rules of international boxing, the organs used in fighting are fists, feet, knees, elbows, punches, kicks, kicks, thrusts, etc., all parts of the body. Without limiting where to punch, some Muay Thai mae mai poses are highly dangerous. It is strictly forbidden to use it, such as the Lak Phet pose, which is a position where the leg is grabbed and broken by sitting on it, etc.

 

However, most of the current fights Focus on winning and losing results and have business interests Get involved Making the art and essence of Muay Thai The days will fade away Even though there is a course of study in some educational institutions. It is pleasing that at present there is Muay Thai teaching at the graduate level, namely the College of Muay Thai Studies. and Thai traditional medicine Rajabhat University Chom Bueng Village Ratchaburi Province Began offering a graduate certificate program in Muay Thai in 2003, Master of Arts program. Muay Thai Studies field since 2005 and later developed into a curriculum At the doctorate level it is called Doctor of Philosophy Program Muay Thai Studies Branch (currently teaching at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, with the cancellation of the graduate certificate program).

 

Therefore began to develop into Teaching subjects for conservation and seek value Thai wisdom way more in current Thai society There are faculty members on the course such as Dr. Sakchai Tapsuwan, President of the World Amateur Muay Thai Council, and Dr. Sawaeng Wittayaphitak, Muay Thai Referee Technical Committee. From Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium Associate Professor Dr. Somporn Saengchai, Muay Thai teacher Phraya Phichai Dap Hak, including Associate Professor Chaisawat Thianwiboon, Siam Yut Muay Thai teacher There is also Associate Professor Dr. Seri Phongphit, expert in Thai wisdom Let's help create prosperity. Give the knowledge of the ancestors that has been around for over two thousand years May it last forever for generations to come.