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

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

In over 300 fights across Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and boxing, just three of those have been defeats - which she later avenged.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025

“If Luke wants to settle it, I get down really well. Anything. Muay Thai, whatever.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 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

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