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The Art of Eight Limbs
Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs“, as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai (“nak muay“) thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight “points of contact,” as opposed to “two points” (fists) in Western boxing and “four points” (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.
Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the twentieth century when practitioners from Thailand began competing in Kickboxing, mixed rules matches, as well as matches under Muay Thai rules around the world. The professional league is governed by The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (P.A.T) sanctioned by The Sports Authority of Thailand (S.A.T.) and World Professional Muaythai Federation (WMF) overseas.
Core Benefits
Body parts as weapons
Combine uses of fists, elbows, knees and shins.
Improve hip mobility
Kicking/kneeing improves strength of the lower body parts
Strengthens the core
Muay Thai improves the cardio- vascular/cardiopulmonary systems
Kru Brendin Phillips is the head instructor for the Muay Thai program. He earned his Kru rank under Master Anupong Saohin Srisuk of Srisuk Muay Thai is Tacoma.
Assistant Coach Pierce Williams is the coach for the Kids Muay Thai program. He is currently a Red Prajiad under Master Saohin and is currently working towards his Kru rank.
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MUAY THAI F.A.Q.
Muay Thai is a form of hard martial art practiced in large parts of the world, including Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The art is similar to others in Southeast Asia such as: pradal serey in Cambodia, lethwei in Myanmar, tomoi in Malaysia, and Lao boxing in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country’s national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly from the ancient art muay boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing.
Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of the Eight Limbs“, as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai (“nak muay“) thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight “points of contact,” as opposed to “two points” (fists) in Western boxing and “four points” (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.
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