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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Muay Thai

Earlier in the evening, the venue staged its regular programme of Muay Thai bouts before staff stripped away the canvas and transformed the ring for Fury's boxing card.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

At my old gym, a scrappy Muay Thai spot that has since closed, the trainers saw me on my best days and my worst.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 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 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