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Muay Thai Arm Band (Braided Round)
2007-08-10 04:50:00
Arm bands are an elegant accessories that Muay Thai fighters wear. They can be worn during the Wai Khru only, or all thru the fight. ONE SIZE FITS ALL.DurableElegantAdjustable to fitMuay Thai Equipment Shop
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Muay Thai Shorts
2007-08-09 05:29:00
Muay Thai shorts: Black with red waist trims, and 2 red stripes on both sides. Red "Muay Thai" (in Thai) letterings with yellow trim. Durable, light weight, comfortable, and effective. Made in Thailand by Inter-MEDIUM: WAIST 22" - 27" -LARGE: WAIST 24" - 30" -XL: WAIST 26" - 32" -3L (2XL): WAIST 28" - 34" -4L (3XL): WAIST 30" - 37"
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Muay Thai Kicking Shield
2007-08-08 04:01:00
Genuine black leather shell filled with extreme high density foam and a center core of fiber fill to provide maximum protection for the holder. Two 2-1/4" wide leather forearm straps with hook/loop closure and a leather covered grip bar on back of shield. Note: Each sold Separately.Kick ing shield size:5-1/2" wide at bottom, 7" wide at top 15-1/2" long x 3 1/2" thick.Muay Thai Equipment
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Muay Thai Bag
2007-08-06 09:26:00
100 lb. Muay Thai Heavy Bag From CenturyMade of 16 oz. vinyl and reinforced with nylon web chain loops that support steel chains and a 2" steel ring for hanging. Classic construction retains shape, provides a firm target and gives very little swinging or movement. At 100 lbs. and 13" x 72", this bag gives you a full contact, total body workout! If you want a big, long, tough durable bag for full contact, total combat practice, this is the ideal piece.

History Of Muay Thai 7
2007-08-02 04:41:00
Before the actual fight start, the fighters must perform Wai Khru (Paying Respect to Teachers) and the Ritual Dance of Homage. Wai Khru is a tradition in which fighters pay respect to their parents, teachers and things they hold sacred contemplating upon everything with which they have been blessed by prostrating and put hands together in salute 3 times. They also pray for safety and victory. The fighters would perform the ritual according to what he has been taught by his teacher. Every fighter must worn mongkon until the completion of the Wai Khru ritual and then removed before the actual contest. Mongkon is make out of many threads woven together and wrapped with fabric to make a circular shape to be worn on the head. It's a tradition that mongkon must be worn before the actual fight because it's a sacred and highly respected item given by his teacher. In Muay Thai , rhythmic music accompanies the Wai Khru rituals as well as the actual contests themselves. The musical instrument...
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History Of Muay Thai 6
2007-08-02 04:40:00
The art of Muay Thai in fighting and in self-defense is differing from International boxing in many ways. In Muay Thai, not only punches can be use but feet, knees and elbows can be use as well. In International boxing, only straight-punch, combination-punch and uppercut are allow. Differently, in Muay Thai all these punch plus spinning back fist, hook and swing can be utilize. The wrist, knuckles and the back of the hand can be use to hit the opponent. In Muay Thai, other parts of the body can also be put to use such as: using the feet for high kick, low kick, straight kick, round kick and foot-thrust; using lead foot, rear foot and heel. Muay Thai fighters usually specialize in the use of feet for kicking and foot-thrusts. Another important body part that is use is the knee. The knee-kick can be put to use effectively, for example, flying knee-kick and to grasp on the opponent's neck and use the knee to hit the target. The last body part that will be mentioned is one of the most ...
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History Of Muay Thai 5
2007-08-02 04:18:00
Muay Thai is the oldest sport in Thailand. Its popularity spread among all levels of the population. In the beginning, there was no written document in the rules of muay, the stadium's manager must stated the rules orally. When the rules were used often, it became the standard principle in Muay Thai contest.In 1912, Royal Highness Viboon Sawatwang Sawatkun whom completed his study from England brought the technique of Western boxing to Thailand. He taught this technique to other boxing professors and outlines the rules in Western boxing. Soon after, the Western boxing spreaded through the nation.In 1919, Ministry of Education organized the contest in Western boxing among the student for the first time. The outline of Western boxing that was written by Royal Highness Viboon Sawatwang Sawatkun was changed slightly. The Commission of Physical Education printed the rules in Western boxing in 1927In 1927, Ministry of Interior wanted to make a law in allowing gambling in boxing, accordin...
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History Of Muay Thai 4
2007-07-30 14:50:00
Kung Thonburi EraIn 1771, Myanmar invaded the town of Chiangmai and the town of Pichai. Praya Pichai (Tongdee Funkao) brought the army to fight against Myanmar, he fought until his two swords were broken and able to protected to town. Praya Pichai was skillful in muay, sword, and battlefield-fight, which led him to the rank of Praya given by King Thonburi (King Taksin). In this period, the popular sports were boxing, sword playing, flying kites, boat racing, takor, and chest. Rattanakosin Era 1782 - to the presentIn the beginning of RamaI to RamaV, the kings favored sports tremendously. King RamaIV would have his kin practiced swords which is a popular sport among the people. KingV appointed skillful official to led each sport. The king would give them rank, for example, Muenmuay Maen Mud and Muen Cha-ngad Choeng Shok. These officials would operated in various sports and these sports were promoted as followed.1. Flying kites - the athlete would compete for King's cup. KingV appoint...
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History Of Muay Thai 3
2007-07-28 11:23:00
Nan Chao Era 748 - 1238King P. Laouko build his empire called Nan Chao, which was under the ruling of tough kings. Thai was at war with China sometimes as friend or as enemy. During this period, the practice of weaponry was used in the combat, for example, swords and pikes. In Ranna period, the fighting technique used was similar to Cheung (Chinese fighting technique). Most combat in this period used weapons more than hand-to-hand because it's the fight for freedom and the land.Sukhothai Era 1238 - 1378In this era, the hand-to-hand combat was still used in the battlefield, however, the weaponry were used more. The institutions which taught muay can be separated into 3 categories.1. The temple (wat) whom the teacher was the monks with exceptional fighting skills. 2. At home where the knowledge was pass from one generation to the next. 3.The Royal Institute where the skills taught were utilizing the weapons on the back of horses, elephants, bulls, and buffaloes. Other activities were...
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History Of Muay Thai 2
2007-07-27 14:19:00
Muay Thai is a Martial Art that can truly apply to real life situation both in self-defense and sport. Thai ancestors had taught and passed on this great legacy of Muay Thai to younger generations through a sacred tradition that captures the heart and soul of all Thais and continues to live on. In the old days young men were instilled with Muay Thai for a clear purpose. Thai warriors developed special and more sophisticated skills by combining skills in using weapons like saber, club, sword, lance, etc. with Muay Thai. Originally, special skills were only taught among individuals of noble status from the top, the king or ruler, down to individuals of high-ranking military status. Later, special skills were passed on to the public or people of common status by individuals who once served honorably in the Royal Army. These great warriors went into retirement, gave up their worldly desire, and entered the monkhood where they spent the rest of their times teaching their students what th...
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Muay Thai Shin Guards
2007-07-27 06:49:00
Muay Thai Shin Guards High quality leather over high density foam paddingWrap-around neoprene to hold pad in place (not straps)Designed with grappling in mindSerious, professional gear for long and heavy workoutsThese are top-of-the-line leather and neoprene grappling shin instep pads. Used for grappling/MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. They are NOT intended for beginners or casual students! They are serious gear if you don't want to mess with the temporary / cheap stuff and want something that's going to hold up to STRENEOUS workouts. They have a high quality leather front for the high density foam padding, a fully enclosed neoprene "sock" for your entire calf, an extra elastic strap under your instep (so they don?t ride up your leg) with an opening for your heel THERE'S A KEY DIFFERENCE WITH THESE PADS AND OTHER INSTEP PADS. Because the neoprene encloses your entire calf, they won't slip and slide when your fighting takes you from stand-up to the ground. They are made to be a ve...
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History Of Muay Thai 1
2007-07-26 15:48:00
Man learns the word ?Fight? the very moment he is brought to the world. He has to struggle and fight for his survival ever since. His struggle & fight is instinctively exerted in order to survive all kinds of threat existing all around him and sometimes even within him, threats from the nature, diseases and illnesses, or predators. Sometimes men get in a fight with each other for the right over an ownership, the right for freedom, the right to defend themselves, etc. Some fights may require and involve great efforts, physically, mentally, as well as intellectually, aimed to achieve one ultimate goal, survival. Man tried to invent fighting skills to protect himself and to force his adversary to succumb within a shortest time. With weapons in their hands, contenders tend to be tense and the match may take a long time to end. Through generations and series of trials and errors and practices, man continued to invent and try to perfect his fighting skills and techniques, with or without ...
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