Muay Chaiya
มวยไชยา
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At a Glance
Who It's For
What You'll Learn
Distinctive angular defensive guard — yang prasan (ย่างประสาน)
Counter-striking with sok (ศอก, elbows) and khao (เข่า, knees)
Economy of motion and energy conservation
Short-range clinch techniques and sweeps — thum (ทุ่ม)
Your First Class
Watch & Learn
Legends of Muay Chaiya
Nai Khanom Tom (นายขนมต้ม)
Nai Khanom Tom is a legendary Muay Thai folk hero celebrated every year on National Muay Thai Day (March 17). According to legend, after being captured during the fall of Ayutthaya, he defeated 10 Burmese fighters in succession to win his freedom, demonstrating the power of Muay Thai to the Burmese king.
Kru Lek Pramuk
Ajarn Kimseng
Related Styles
Muay Thai
Muay Thai (มวยไทย), the "Art of Eight Limbs," is Thailand's national combat sport. It uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knees along with a powerful clinch — plam (ปล้ำ) — making it one of the most complete striking arts.
Muay Boran
Muay Boran (มวยโบราณ, "Ancient Boxing") is the traditional battlefield ancestor of Muay Thai. It includes a broader range of techniques including throws, joint locks, and attacks to vulnerable points — chud muay (จุดมวย) — that were removed when Muay Thai became a sport.
Krabi-Krabong
Krabi-Krabong (กระบี่กระบอง) is Thailand's traditional weapon fighting art, using paired swords — krabi (กระบี่) — staff — krabong (กระบอง) — and daab song mue (ดาบสองมือ, double swords). It is the weapons complement to Muay Thai and shares the same footwork and clinch principles.
Silat
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