Author: Matthew Lucas

Matt Lucas is a Muay Thai journalist and commentator. He worked in Pattaya, Thailand as a commentator and in public relations for Max Muay Thai (2016–2023) and as social media manager for Fairtex Training Center (2018–2023). His articles have appeared in Max Muay Thai, My Muay Thai, Vice Fightland, The Fight Nation and Infightstyle, and he holds a BA in English from California State University, East Bay.

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Wai Kru Ram Muay: The Muay Thai Dance
ByMatthew Lucas

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

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…

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