Muay Thai (pronounced moo-ee tie) literally Thai Boxing and also known as The Art of the Eight Limbs is the Thai name for a form of  martial art practiced in several South-east Asian countries including Thailand It is known as Pradal Serey in Cambodia, Tomoi in Malaysia, Muay Lao in Laos and as a similar style called Lethwei in Myanmar (Burma).

Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies slightly from the ancient art  Muay Boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing.

 

Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.

Muay Thai is considered the best striking art in the world for Knees, Elbows and devastating kicks.

It is great for physical conditioning as well as getting rid of some of that pent up agression.

For a great way of getting in shape without getting bored this is definitely the answer.

Tuition can take place either at our location in Oxford Circus or at your home, office or outdoors. This is a great way to train anywhere as the only equipment needed are pads and gloves all of which will be provided.

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