Author: Matthew Lucas

Muay Thai Journalist, commentator and content creator.

Wai Kru Ram Muay: The Muay Thai Dance

ByMatthew Lucas June 2, 2022February 16, 2024

Muay Thai is steeped in tradition, culture, and honor. A prime example of this is the wai kru. In Thailand, the wai ไหว้ is a form of greeting and respect. Kru,ครู, in Thai language, is teacher. Put together, the wai kru is a way to pay homage to the teacher. Much importance on teachers in…

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A History Of Muay Thai

ByMatthew Lucas May 26, 2022July 29, 2024

The history of Muay Thai begins in the motherland of the sport, Thailand. The ring sport developed out of martial arts in Southeast Asia. As the countries grew so did their use of fists, elbows, knees, and kicks. Muay Thai History According to legend, the celebrated Nai Khanom Tom helped pioneer Muay Thai. A soldier…