History of Muaythai

Muaythai has been a part of Thai history and heritage for hundreds of years.


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Muaythai has been a part of Thai history and heritage for hundreds of years, as with most traditions from ancient times.

Many different versions of the history of Muay Thai Martial Art exist, but all sources agree that Muay Thai Martial Art was the primary and most effective method of self defense used by Thai warriors on the battlefields of conflicts and wars that occurred countless times throughout the history of the nation now known as Thailand. During this time, a warfare manual named “Chupasart” was written. This manual emphasized the martial uses of each body part. The underlying philosophy of this manual implied that fighting was more than the use of weapons, but most importantly, should engage total commitment from mind, body and soul.

The first known practice of Muay Thai Martial Art as a “sport”, off and away from the heat and chaos of the battlefield occurred during the reign of King Prachao Sua (1697-1709 A.D.). With a great love of the combat art he often fought incognito in local village contests, often beating the local champions. When the nation was at peace, to keep the army busy he often ordered them to train in MuayThai Martial Art. It was from this that loosely organized competitions started sprouting up around the country.

The army has fostered Muay Thai. Soldiers have trained and used Muay Thai Martial Art techniques for as long as there has been an army in Thailand. For the military, it has always had use for the close combat fighting skills, the martial art of the battlefield. When a Thai soldier fights hand to hand he uses Muay Thai Martial Art. But then so does every Thai person, male or female. Watching it, learning it, and copying it is a part of Thai childhood. Muay Thai Martial Art soon became a favorite sporting pastime for people from all walks of life, with training camps being established all over the world.

Source : www.ifmamuaythai.org/about-ifma/history-of-muaythai/

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