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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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McInnes - who had competed in a major Muay Thai competition - was jailed for 21 months in March.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025

“If Luke wants to settle it, I get down really well. Anything. Muay Thai, whatever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2023

Cambodia on previous occasions had unsuccessfully suggested changing the official name of Thai boxing — a form of kickboxing — from Muay Thai to something with more neutral, less nationalistic connotations.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

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