The origins of Muay Thai was in the Chaiya district in Surat Thani province,Thailand. Today's modern Muay Thai evolved from various styles of fighting from different parts of Thailand, for example Muay Lop Buri, Muay Phra Nakhon, Muay Korat, and of course Muay Chaiya.
While modern Muay Thai is considerably different from what it used to be because of its development into a sport, Muay Thai involves a unique fighting style. The philosophy and movements of Muay Thai are also really different.
There are two important unique philosophies of Muay Thai. Firstly, protection. Thai boxers give more importance to covering themselves up and never giving an opponent the chance to hit them. Secondly, the use of the opponent's force to strike back. Instead of using your own force, Muay Thai boxers are taught to make good use of the opponent's movement by knowing exactly where their weak spots are. For example, if they are kicking hard, plunge an elbow in their thigh, which makes them hurt themselves more the harder they kick.
Today there are thousands of gyms across the World teaching the specific and unique style of Muy Thai. Although most probably have a different approach of teaching this diverse art, the basics still lie in each style. Muay Thai has had a deep rooted and special past, but its legend lives on today as one of the most popular martial art.
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