Muay Thai is the ancient fighting art of Thailand. Its history spans over 2000 years. In these early years, hip throws and groin kicks were legal, Hands were even bandaged in hemp rope and then dipped in glue and glass, the last man standing was invariably the winner.
Muay Thai has continued to evolve, change and adapt with society. In 1929 gloves were introduced. After World War ll, the rules were finalized into today’s form which is now standardized and professional
Muay Thai contests were divided into five, three minute rounds with two minutes intervals between the rounds. In full Muay Thai rules, fighters can employ the eight weapons of Muay Thai, knees, elbows, fist and feet unheeded.
Kickboxing is different to Muay Thai in the fact that it does not permit the use of grappling, knees or elbow strikes.