Matthew Lucas - Muay Thai

Wai Kru

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 …

Muay Thai History

by Matthew Lucas

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 …