Muay Thai History: What you may not know. Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing or Kickboxing, can be traced to mid-16th century Thailand. Legend has it that a famous fighter named Nai Khanomtom was captured in 1767 during the battles between the Burmese of the Konbaung Dynasty and Siam. Since Nai Khanomtom was well-known…
The ensuing popularity and international interest in Muay Thai led to changing of rules, and became more in line with other popular governed sports like boxing. In the 1920’s, this fighting style was further modernized when rings were introduced, replacing open courtyards where the competitions were first held. The old-style horsehide, hemp rope, and leather…