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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

"Luke Riley? Yeah that's who I'm here to watch as well. My little cousin there, he's 11, he does Muay Thai and worships him," one fan says to another.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024

Hamis Muay Thai, who began his fighting career with a lot of success as a kickboxer, will be making his debut in the ring as a boxer.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2023

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