Thai Boxing or Muay Thai is the martial art, which originated from the ancient Thai weapons art of Krabi Krabong. Muay Thai evolved over hundreds of years ago as a back up to when a warrior lost his weapons in battle and had to resort to using powerful kicks, punches elbows and knees. In 1650 when the King of Siam was captured by the Burmese and offered his freedom if he could defeat the Burmese champions. He successfully defeated several of the finest Burmese boxers, and won his countries' freedom. Thai Boxing evolved into a national sport with boxing gloves and a standard set of rules and regulations established to ensure the safety of the competitors. Many people do not know the difference between Thai Boxing and Kickboxing. Thai Boxing differs from Kick boxing in several respects. Kick boxing originated approximately thirty years ago when the Japanese began developing their own methods of incorporating Muay Thai and karate. Eventually, the sport came to the notice of the American people who made kickboxing popular throughout the world. Kickboxing is similar to Muay Thai using hands and feet but omitting the knees, elbows, and clinch work which is an integral part of Thai Boxing. As a self-defense Muay Thai's powerful kicks, knees and elbows make it second to none in street combat.
At the CDF Academy we train Muay Thai according to the Thai Boxing Association of the USA. There are two types of training; Street Survival training and Certification training. The emphasis is based on Western boxing as well as Thai boxing techniques. The benefits of training Muay Thai are an increase in strength and agility, self confidence, courage, determination, discipline and a great looking body. Women, men and teens regardless of fitness level practice effective Thai techniques for self-defense. Students develop speed, power, maneuverability, and timing through extensive use of training pads, shadow boxing and sparring techniques.
Muay Thai language guide
Aenken-Ankle
Andap-Ratings
Baak-Mouth
Bangkok-Capital
of Thailand
Bat-Block
Chaikrong-Floating
rib
Champ-Champion
Chok-Fight
Choraked
faad-Turning kick
Dadsin-To
judge or decide
Daihau
chai-Region under heart
Dermpan-Form
of beating
Dontree
Muay-Fight Music
Kao
drong-Front Knee
Dtaa-Eyes
Dtae-To
kick
Dtae
Kao-Knee kick
Dtae
Tao-Kick with the foot
Dtae
Wiang-Roundhouse kick
Dtai-Kidneys
Dtai
kao-Side knee
Dtee-To
hit
Dtee
mat-To punch
Dtee
sawk-To elbow
Dtoi-To
box, boxing
Dtoi
lom-Shadow boxing
Faad-To
thrash
Fai
Daeng-Red Corner
Fai
namnerng-Blue Corner
Gamagan-Refree
Gaan
dadsin-Judging
Nak
Muay-Boxer
Kai-Camp
Kai
Muay-Boxing camp
Kao-Knees
Kao
Kong-Over arm knee kick
Kao
lov-Jumping knee kick
Khuen
kroo-Ritual of a teacher accepting a new student
Kru
Muay-Boxing teacher
Mongkon-Ceremonial
headband
Muay
acheep-Professional boxing
Muay
Sakon-International boxing
Ram
Muay-Ritual dance
Swak-Elbow
Teep-Push
away with sole of foot
Teep
dang lang-Foot rear thrust
Teep
dueh son-Heel push
Teep
drong-Forward foot push
Wai
Kru-Paying respect to one’s teacher
Wong-boxing
band (musical)