Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
About Thai Fight
9:37 AM
History Muay Thai
Suwat Liptapanlop
Chairman of the board for Muay Thai world campion competition" Thai Fight" |
"Muay Thai " martial arts is a unique sport widely excepted and well known around the world . The K1 , Ultimate fighting championship and Thai Fight competitions received overwhelming responses. For many years now world wide interest in Muay Thai has brought millions of tourist and foreign boxers to watch Muay Thai boxing in Thailand. This has benefited our country economically. Foreign boxers over the years have practiced and changed the style and rules from the original Muay Thai style and taught this way of fighting(boxing) in their countries, these countries have promoted this style fighting in tournaments like K1, Ultimate fighting championship and Thai Fight , benefiting financially from them.In 2011" Thai Fight" from Thailand is ready to show the world that " Muay Thai" is Thai culture, a beautifully skilled art distinctive to this nation and the number one martial art in the world.
Former Deputy Prime minister of Thailand " Suwat" is Chairman of the board for Muay Thai world campion competition" Thai Fight" along with Nopporn Watin as Chairman of the tournament. The purpose of arranging this competition in year 2011 is to celebrate the King 's 84th birthday on the 5th of December 2011 and to follow the King's idea to inspire the youth and adult alike to participate in sports on the regular basis, especially in Muay Thai boxing instead of drug abuse. It will also help to preserve Muay Thai which is beautifully skilled art and a distinct Thai cultural event for the generations to come.Organized by the Ministry of Energy.Sponsorship was given to the PTT public company LTD. It also follows with Queen Sirikit's words that she gave to the nation of Thailand on 11th of August 2001 at Jitladarahotharn Royal Palace to be diligent to teach and train our youth to be idealistic towards Thai culture, art and country, especially Thai history. All nations of the world are proud of their country and history, so we should also be proud of our country and history.
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Wichai Ruksriuksorn
Hornorary Chaiman
Nopporn Watin
Chairman of the tournament |
What is "Thai Fight"
"Thai Fight" is a project (competition) to help build up Muay Thai boxing to International standards and level and to show the world that the Muay Thai world championship should and must be held in Thailand. This world championship competition "Thai Fight" will consist of 16 competitors from various countries around the world including Thailand. "Thai Fight" is a blend between Muay Thai and entertainment. Thai Fight is an International sport entertainment created and owned by citizen of Thailand. The Thai boxing World Competition Tournament "Thai Fight" that was held in a football stadium in Thailand this past year was so successful that it drew more than 10,000 fans cheering it on live and millions more watching it on TV broadcasts. This tournament has promoted greater interest in Muay Thai fighting both here in Thailand and around the world. The second year of "Thai Fight" will be even greater and more exciting than the first year. More than 10 countries are interested in holding the Muay Thai World Competition "Thai Fight" first round in their respected countries.
Concept
Of all the famous martial arts around the world, such as Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Judo, Muay Thai, Wrestling and boxing. Muay Thai is considerate the most beautiful and dangerous of martial arts. This makes Muay Thai very distinct to Thailand.
Background
Foreign countries have realized the value of Thai boxing and have invested time and money into it and are now benefiting from Muay Thai boxing. They have taken over Muay Thai and have changed style and rules that differ from the original Muay Thai style and rules. Muay Thai martial arts is from and belongs to Thailand in Thai culture. We need to see and understand its importance and value here in Thailand and develop Muay Thai in Thai style. We should all be proud for introducing the world to Muay Thai martial arts. |
Tournament formatCompetition in 2011 will have 2 weight classes.
• Welter weight, 147 lbs(67 kg) limit which was the only weight class in the 2010 Thai Fight championship. The champion of the Isuzu Cup No.21 will represent Thailand in 2011.
• Junior middle weight, 154 lbs(70 kg) limit Buakaw Por Pramuk, a famous Muay Thai boxer, will represent Thailand in this weight class 2011.
• Welter weight, 147 lbs(67 kg) limit which was the only weight class in the 2010 Thai Fight championship. The champion of the Isuzu Cup No.21 will represent Thailand in 2011.
• Junior middle weight, 154 lbs(70 kg) limit Buakaw Por Pramuk, a famous Muay Thai boxer, will represent Thailand in this weight class 2011.
Theme of 2011 competition.
- Each weight class will have 8 competitors representing their countries.
- The competitors will be allowed to use all Muay Thai skills such as the punch, kick, knee and elbow according to Muay Thai rules. All fights will be 3 round scheduled bouts.
- Each weight class will have 8 competitors representing their countries.
- The competitors will be allowed to use all Muay Thai skills such as the punch, kick, knee and elbow according to Muay Thai rules. All fights will be 3 round scheduled bouts.
" Proud to be Thai and having Muay Thai as a national sport"ิ
"So....Muay Thai .... has to be Thai"
“For those of you who desire to know, learn and fight Muay Thai, then you have to come to Thailand and learn it Thai style”.
"So....Muay Thai .... has to be Thai"
“For those of you who desire to know, learn and fight Muay Thai, then you have to come to Thailand and learn it Thai style”.
Friday, December 23, 2011
History of Muay Thai 3
3:50 PM
History Muay Thai
Muay Thai Principle
Thai fighting main idea is to defend
themselves from the enemy by standing strong and firm, keeping your chin down
and both hands up guarding and ready. One foot down pointing forward bearing
weight only on half of that foot. The other foot slightly back pointed out
arranged out from the shoulder. This foot bearing a quarter of your weight on
the big toe area. From this position they can quickly move the front foot
forward allows them to always be ready to fight both defensive and offensive
style fighting. One forearm is lifted up to shoulder level close to the cheek.
The other forearm is lifted up to the other cheek. Both elbows will not be
spread out too wide or too close to each other. Head is down to protect the
chin taking aim to the middle of your opponents chest. Having quick reactions
to every movement of your opponent with appropriate responses of Muay Thai
skill.As
Muay Thai fighters move around they will pick a specific moment to
strike out at their opponents tricking or scaring them.
Every strike or hit has a purpose,
sometimes to trick their opponents . There are close in and distant style
fighting that produce many dangerous and famous
Muay Thai strikes(hits) that
can knock out an opponent such as:
Jorakhae Fad Hang( Crocodile tail strike, spin around
and strike with the foot).
Tane Gwad Lan( Kick with a sweeping motion taking
out opponent's feet).
Hanuman Tawaiwan( Punch both fists up to the chin).
Morn Yan Lak( Kick the body to make the enemy lose
balance).
Huk Nguang Iyara( Use opponent's body to jump up and kick the neck).
Bun Sean Tossakan( Kick to the neck).
Puk Look Toy( Elbow to the enemy's thigh).
Monto Nung Tan( Jump up and elbow to the fontanel).
Hirun Muan Pandin( Elbow strike backward).
Praram Dern Dong( Kick then punch to the same side).
Morn Tang Krit( Elbow to the rib cage).
Lue si Bod Ya( Jump up and elbow to the middle of
the head).
Poong Hok Mokka suk( Lift elbow up above the head and
strike down to the face.
There are many more of
Muay Thai tactics, used to trick or knock down opponent such as: touch and kick, touch
and push, alternate kick, sweep kick ,high kick, Sawab kick, in and out kick,
stick kick, ground kick, back kick, pinch
pick and assorted elbow strikes. ect.
Muay Thai also uses other
parts of the body to defend or attack , for example , to use the palm of the
hand to cover , push away, pull, and press opponents and the use of the feet
for defensive and offensive movements, jumping and step up on opponents body
for high leg strikes.They also use the shoulders and the trunk of the body to
trick opposing fighters .
Basic components of
Muay Thai
size and proportion of
the body.
strength of body and
mind.
Spirit of the fighter.
Concentration, wisdom and
way of thinking.
Joyful, humble and
cheerful.
Believe and be grateful
to the teacher.
Never underestimate the
situation and have good judgement.
Be a good loser,
diligent and patient.
Value
Muay Thai martial
arts.
Practicing Muay Thai
Enroll into a school of
Muay Thai learn from a faithful teacher.
Train your body to be
strong, fast, flexible and to tolerate pain.
Train the use of your
sense ( vision, hearing and tactile).
Train to use all body
parts to be effective in
Muay Thai skill.
Train with various
boxing equipment to become stronger.
Train against
partners/teachers.
Train how to react in
all situation of the fight.
Gain experience from
learning with
Muay Thai advisors and exchanging fighting experience.
Psychological training
for the highest level of fighting.
Nutrition, stress
management and self/professional therapy.
Rules
Current
Muay Thai amateur and
professional boxing matches have clear rules regulating all fights arranged by
the Promotor. There is one ring referee and 3 judges using a point system.Point
system as follows:
Each round has a max of 10 points a
fighter can receiver. Points are given as follows: The skill level of
Muay Thai martial arts they use/ boxing strikes/ injury/ severity of the wound/
advantage/ point deduction for foul play/ knock downs.
The score is calculated
according to
Muay Thai rules, experience and knowledge of the judges.
Most of competition will have 5 round
bouts, each round last 3 minutes and rest period for 2 minutes, goal is to
produce the winner and to show their high level of martial art skills. The
fighter must dress according to
Muay Thai rules and wear a sacred cloth on the
head. Prior the fight, the fighters will perform
Muay Thai dance to show
respect to the teachers. They start from sitting position Benjangkapradit bow
down to show respect / kneel/ stand-up from sitting position. In
Muay Thai dancing sometimes they may walk or side step at the same time and doing hand
motions as if pulling a rope chanting in the way they were thought, to spike
fear into their opponents.
Muay Thai dancing position such as
Praram Plang Sorn( Praram use the arrow), Lab Hok Mokkasuk( Sharpen the spear),
Kwang Leaw Lang( Turned around deer), Hong Hern( flying Swan), Sawnoi Prapang(
young lady put on make up). Music will be played to give rhythm in the fight,
Sarammahkak song is played for the dancing prior to the fight, Bulan Chok muay
song and Cherd song will be played during the fight. Thai music instruments
consist of Java flutes, Kak drum and cymbal.
Main equipment for
Muay Thai fighters.
Boxers outfit which
includes : shorts, jock strap guard, fabric to wrap around hands, boxing
gloves, back angle, sacred cloth and head rope, robe, tooth protection
retainers.
Practice equipment
includes: Sandbag, soft bag, tire bag, target for punching, kick and knee
target, punching ball or bag, dumb bell, barbell, short staff, long staff,
sit-up chair, steal bar, jump rope, manila robe, mirror, tire to practice
balance, pillar, wood bar, low fence, single bar, double bar, boxing ring to
practice fighting, mat, wood massager. charcoal and compressed massager ect.
Practice equipment
includes: Sandbag, soft bag, tire bag, target for punching, kick and knee
target, punching ball or bag, dumb bell, barbell, short staff, long staff,
sit-up chair, steal bar, jump rope, manila robe, mirror, tire to practice
balance, pillar, wood bar, low fence, single bar, double bar, boxing ring to
practice fighting, mat, wood massager. charcoal and compressed massager ect.
History of Muay Thai 2
3:35 PM
History Muay Thai
History of Muay Thai 2
The nation if Thailand ( Siam) was born and built up in 1238, Sukhothai its capital, 772 years ago.
The forefathers of Thailand created martial art called “Rum Mud Rum Muay”
now know as “ Muay Thai which is a science of Fighting, this skilled fighting gave victory to Thai warriors against its enemies.
Thailand can be proud that this type of fighting helps to preserve its country.
Muay Thai is Thai martial arts which has long history.
Muay Thai was used a method of fighting is past wars. Nowadays Muay Thai has become a sport, only now they wear protective gloves when opponents fight each other to prevent serious injuries.
Muay Thai has a reputation as the science of the Eight attacks,
which include 2 hands, 2 feet, 2 elbows and 2 knees, some references
also mention a attacks which include the head
or even 10 attacks(or weapons) which includes the hip( or buttock).
Muay Thai is passed on from ancient style fighting.
Each area of Thailand has its own brand of Muay Thai style fighting.
These areas were divided up as follow;
• Muay Chaiya( South)
• Muay Lopburi and Muay Pranakorn( Central)
• Muay Thasao(North)
• Muay Korat( Northeast)
Muay Thai art.
In the past they taught Muay Thai in schools. Schools are different from fighting
camps in that they have teacher experts in Muay Thai skills and well know in Thailand.
Those teachers whose desire to pass on their knowledge of Muay Thai to future
generations, only teaching those students committed and have a great desire to
learn Muay Thai fighting to its highest level. Fighting camps are Muay Thai fighters getting
together to share their experiences with one another to improve their skills for
future competitions. These were two types of schools.
1) Royal school (Government run).
2) Civil school (Civilian run). Some would practice fighting with a sward (Krabi)
and some would practice with a staff( Krabong).
There was also another style of fighting for use in defense and war.
In the past, Muay Thai competition matches were held at festivals or temple ceremony events. School of fighting and fighting camps would send their students and/or teachers to compete against one another to see who would be champion and receive an award (money) that was collected from bets on all matches. All competitors were treated equally. There are stories that the King would disguise himself and go to those competitions to fight against civilian fighters in order to show his abilities and skill as a Muay Thai fighter, such as King Sua( Khun Luang Sorasuk) , King Taksin and Praya Pichai Dabhuk ect.
In past history one of the wars that Thailand lost to Myanmar, many Thai citizens were taken captive and held as prisoners. One of those prisoners was Nai Kanom Tom, a teacher of Muay Thai from Ayuthya, was forced to fight against Burmish fighters and won many times, proving his greatness in Muay Thai fighting.
In the late Ayuthya period of Thailand, the department of law and the Royal police department were established to be responsible in protecting the King and the Royal family. They required to learn Muay Thai fighting and wrestling. Because of the requirement, many Muay Thai teachers and skilled fighters worked for the Government. Those Government workers would perform and show their skills in front of the King in the palace during various special festivals, a tradition that continued annually.
Muay Thai fighting was very popular in early Rattanakosin period up until King Rama 5,6 and 7. During King Rama 5 reign the Government official arranged Muay Thai fighting to be shown in front of the King on a regular basis in the rose garden palace. Most of the competitors ( Fighters) were Thai, but on the occasion they did bring in foreign fighters.
Early in Muay Thai competition the competitors used to wrap their hands with ropes, called “Muay Kad Cheak”. This continued up until Pae Leargprasert threw a devastating punch and killed his Cambodian opponent. After this incident they started to use padded gloves. During this period Muay Thai fighting rules were set up and the first standard boxing ring was built in Lumpini and Ratchadamnern. These rules are still used to this day in Muay Thai competitions.
The nation if Thailand ( Siam) was born and built up in 1238, Sukhothai its capital, 772 years ago.
The forefathers of Thailand created martial art called “Rum Mud Rum Muay”
now know as “ Muay Thai which is a science of Fighting, this skilled fighting gave victory to Thai warriors against its enemies.
Thailand can be proud that this type of fighting helps to preserve its country.
Muay Thai is Thai martial arts which has long history.
Muay Thai was used a method of fighting is past wars. Nowadays Muay Thai has become a sport, only now they wear protective gloves when opponents fight each other to prevent serious injuries.
Muay Thai has a reputation as the science of the Eight attacks,
which include 2 hands, 2 feet, 2 elbows and 2 knees, some references
also mention a attacks which include the head
or even 10 attacks(or weapons) which includes the hip( or buttock).
Muay Thai is passed on from ancient style fighting.
Each area of Thailand has its own brand of Muay Thai style fighting.
These areas were divided up as follow;
• Muay Chaiya( South)
• Muay Lopburi and Muay Pranakorn( Central)
• Muay Thasao(North)
• Muay Korat( Northeast)
Muay Thai art.
In the past they taught Muay Thai in schools. Schools are different from fighting
camps in that they have teacher experts in Muay Thai skills and well know in Thailand.
Those teachers whose desire to pass on their knowledge of Muay Thai to future
generations, only teaching those students committed and have a great desire to
learn Muay Thai fighting to its highest level. Fighting camps are Muay Thai fighters getting
together to share their experiences with one another to improve their skills for
future competitions. These were two types of schools.
1) Royal school (Government run).
2) Civil school (Civilian run). Some would practice fighting with a sward (Krabi)
and some would practice with a staff( Krabong).
There was also another style of fighting for use in defense and war.
In the past, Muay Thai competition matches were held at festivals or temple ceremony events. School of fighting and fighting camps would send their students and/or teachers to compete against one another to see who would be champion and receive an award (money) that was collected from bets on all matches. All competitors were treated equally. There are stories that the King would disguise himself and go to those competitions to fight against civilian fighters in order to show his abilities and skill as a Muay Thai fighter, such as King Sua( Khun Luang Sorasuk) , King Taksin and Praya Pichai Dabhuk ect.
In past history one of the wars that Thailand lost to Myanmar, many Thai citizens were taken captive and held as prisoners. One of those prisoners was Nai Kanom Tom, a teacher of Muay Thai from Ayuthya, was forced to fight against Burmish fighters and won many times, proving his greatness in Muay Thai fighting.
In the late Ayuthya period of Thailand, the department of law and the Royal police department were established to be responsible in protecting the King and the Royal family. They required to learn Muay Thai fighting and wrestling. Because of the requirement, many Muay Thai teachers and skilled fighters worked for the Government. Those Government workers would perform and show their skills in front of the King in the palace during various special festivals, a tradition that continued annually.
Muay Thai fighting was very popular in early Rattanakosin period up until King Rama 5,6 and 7. During King Rama 5 reign the Government official arranged Muay Thai fighting to be shown in front of the King on a regular basis in the rose garden palace. Most of the competitors ( Fighters) were Thai, but on the occasion they did bring in foreign fighters.
Early in Muay Thai competition the competitors used to wrap their hands with ropes, called “Muay Kad Cheak”. This continued up until Pae Leargprasert threw a devastating punch and killed his Cambodian opponent. After this incident they started to use padded gloves. During this period Muay Thai fighting rules were set up and the first standard boxing ring was built in Lumpini and Ratchadamnern. These rules are still used to this day in Muay Thai competitions.
History of Muay Thai 1
3:27 PM
History Muay Thai
Muay Thai is an art with the spirit of Thai blood line since its inception,
valuable in our heritage and culture and our way of thinking. With Graceful dancing style and hidden aggression,
10 body parts(weapons) 2hands, 2 feet, 2 knees, 2 elbows head and hip moving meticulously together
making a Muay Thai warrior a lethal fighter. Muay Thai martial art is widely accepted from
people around the world as being near perfect and elegant mixing together science and art.
Since the period of Sukhothai, Krung Sri Ayuthya, Thonburi to Krung Rattanakosin,
all Thai Kings were warriors. They protected the country by using weapons and Muay Thai martial arts.
The King always led by example leading his heroes and heroines on the front lines to fight their enemy.
If their weapons fell to the ground they would continue the fight using Muay Thai martial ar
t ready to sacrifice their lives for the freedom of Thailand and their King.
“ Rum Mud Rum Muay” has developed over the years from the science of skilled fighting
for war to martial art on stage. This is our culture heritage the way of thinking of our forefathers
that Thai people should be proud of and preserve Muay Thai along with Thailand forever.
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