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Mysuru's Martial Art Academy trains celebrity's son in Muay Thai ...and he wins the bout in Thailand

By S. Kenneth Shishir Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques known as the “art of eight limbs” since…

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Published November 29, 2018 · 3 min read
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By S. Kenneth Shishir

Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques known as the “art of eight limbs” since it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the 20th century, when practitioners from Thailand began competing in kick-boxing, mixed rules matches, as well as matches under Muay Thai rules around the world.

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