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

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

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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