In this article, we answer some common questions that a casual combat sports spectator may have about the art of Muay Thai and it’s history.
Q: What is the origin of Muay Thai (MT)?
A: Muay Thai is considered the national sport of Thailand, so children have been learning in schools and gyms for years and years. It comes from the term “Siamese Boxing.” Noting that Thailand was named Siam in the past, just as Myanmar was called Burma, and having a lot of ancient war history between the two countries. A legend is told that the king of Burma had a Siamese prisoner named Khanomtom and he had to face multiple attackers one after another. The king was amazed, and this is the “legend” or “myth” of Muay Thai fighters being such strong people and honing their skills. They began to give it life; they wanted everyone to be strong like this man that was given his freedom after fighting an ungodly amount of people using the art of 8 limbs.
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