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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He quit football quite young and he really enjoyed Muay Thai and boxing.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Muay Thai kickboxing is called “the art of eight limbs,” El Amin says, so he teaches clients how to fight using their fists, elbows, knees and feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Laurie storms off, determined to go to the Muay Thai fight Valentin invited them to.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

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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