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Muay Thai

American

[moi tahy] / ˈmɔɪ ˌtaɪ /

noun

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

Muay Thai British

/ ˈmuːeɪ ˈtaɪ /

noun

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

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Muay Thai

In 2023, Thai kickboxers boycotted the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia after the sporting event they recognised as Muay Thai was introduced as Kun Khmer - which is what Cambodians call it.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025

She has, after all, been training in Muay Thai boxing for the past two years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 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

Chien brought his background in martial arts — he practices Muay Thai and jujitsu — to Charles but adds that while he spoke some Mandarin, he strived to elevate his language skills for the show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2024

Zanzibar's Hamis Muay Thai will face Ibrahim Mjender in the historic eight-round non-title lightweight fight.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023

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