Muay Thai

American  

[moi tahy] / ˈmɔɪ ˌtaɪ /

noun

1. a martial art and sport developed in Thailand, similar to boxing, involving striking with the fists, elbows, knees, and legs.

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Muay Thai British  

/ ˈmuːeɪ ˈtaɪ /

noun

1. a martial art developed in Thailand in which blows may be struck with the fists, elbows, knees, and shins

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Example Sentences

The WBC is also the only organisation that looks at kickboxing and Muay Thai.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Muay Thai kickboxing is called “the art of eight limbs,” El Amin says, so he teaches clients how to fight using their fists, elbows, knees and feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

But El Amin’s personal training program blends it all: Muay Thai kickboxing, strength training, cardio and self-defense moves to get clients strong — in both body and mind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

In over 300 fights across Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and boxing, just three of those have been defeats - which she later avenged.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

"Luke Riley? Yeah that's who I'm here to watch as well. My little cousin there, he's 11, he does Muay Thai and worships him," one fan says to another.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024