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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Gane got a title shot in just his seventh UFC bout, capping his meteoric rise from an impressive muay thai career to the pinnacle of MMA.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021

As far as learning how to use his body, he said, his experiences with muay thai boxing in the camp in Nepal have come in handy, he said.

From Washington Times • May 13, 2018

It's a combination of everything from the Thai martial art of muay thai to taekwondo, wrestling and jiu jitsu.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2013

The fever also is emblematic of sport in a globalized era, where competitors mix styles from muay thai to Russian Sambo to shootfighting.

From Newsweek • Jun. 25, 2012

Seasoned coaches volunteer their time to train the team in boxing, jiu-jitsu, and muay thai kickboxing, the skill trifecta of a well-rounded MMA fighter — though support has not always come easy.

From Time • Jul. 27, 2011

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