Interesting Facts about the Thai Boxing

Thai Boxing is also known as Muay Thai, is a striking martial art and popular martial sport. It is called the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it uses eight parts of the body and is the oldest form of boxing. Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand.

Here are some Interesting facts about Thai Boxing:

1) Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is a style of hand-to-hand combat that first appeared in Thailand during the Medieval period.

2) The eight weapons used in Muay Thai include elbows, fists (strikes), knees, and legs (kicks).

3) For the past 80 years, Thai Boxing has had the world’s fastest rate of growth.

4) Thai Boxing dates back more than 2,000 years.

5) The majority of professional Thai Boxing fighters start their training as young as 6 years old and compete for the first time between the ages of 8 and 10.

6) Thai Boxing training gears are cushioned gloves, shin guards and hand wraps.

7) In Thai Boxing, hand wraps are utilised to support your wrists and shield your knuckles.

8) Muay Thai training helps you in body conditioning and it is an excellent cardio workout.

9) The most popular striking technique in mixed martial arts is Muay Thai (MMA).