Mauy Thai

The word "Muay" translates to mean “boxing” in Thai, so Muay Thai is literally Thai boxing. The Muay Thai practitioner studies in the “art of eight limbs”. The “art of eight limbs” works to utilize the entire body as a weapon. A wide variety of punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes, kicks, and foot thrusts are used. (Foot thrusts are quick jabs with the foot used to control distance or knock an opponent off balance.) Clinches and defense moves such as blocking and evasion are also used.

While each fighter develops his or her own style within Muay Thai, it’s common for fighters to lean more heavily on kicking and knee strikes, using fists and elbows less frequently or as part of multi-strike combinations. This may be in part because Muay Thai kicks are executed with a straight leg, using the lower part of the shin as the point of contact. When executed correctly and at full strength, the resulting impact is comparable to being hit with a baseball bat.

I will strive to the best of my abilities to keep myself physically, mentally, and spiritually strong at all times. I will be humble yet not weak, proud yet not boastful. I will respect my seniors, both present and those that have gone before me, and I will set the example for those that will come after me. I will endeavor to live by the just laws of man and my creator, and I will train in the spirit of the martial arts warrior.