Muay Thai also known as the “ART OF EIGHT LIMBS OR THE SCIENCE OF EIGHT LIMBS” is the national sport of Thailand which dates back to more than three centuries and is practiced by millions of people around the world.

Though the exact origins of Muay Thai is unknown, it is believed that Muay Thai evolved from Muay Boran-ancient Thai Boxing, a system of unarmed combat method which may have been used by Siamese (Thai) soldiers after losing their weapons in battle. It is also believed that Siamese military developed Muay Boran, an early form of Muay Thai. The most famous folklore regarding Muay Boran is that of Nai Khanomtom, a famous boxer of 17th Century who won his freedom by successively defeating 9 Burmese kick boxers.

Muay Thai is a combat sport and more importantly an excellent form of self defence that uses stand up striking with various clinching techniques. Unlike western boxing, that uses two point fists, Muay Thai uses Fists, Elbows, Knees and shin extensively in both attack and defence.

Why Learn Muay Thai?

Muay Thai has the threesome advantages of:
1. Self Defence.
2. Physical and Spiritual Fitness.
3. A great Combat Sport.

Self defence: Muay Thai otherwise known as Thai Kick Boxing is a form of codified combat and self defence system that has spread its wings beyond the territory of Siam and has reached at the shores of a country which is also famous for its indigenous martial arts. Muay Thai can be practiced equally by both men and women . Especially women can reap rich benefits as the techniques are simpler, tangible and rely on scientific approach rather than Muscular strength alone.

Defending oneself has become more complicated these days. A street attack may involve weapons, perhaps with multiple attackers and muggers have more experience in the street fight scenario — some are even experienced in grappling and wrestling as well. Hence Simple self tutored self-defence skills are obsolete. Learning how to defend with the right methods will enhance your chances of survival in a self defence scenario.

Muay Thai for self defence concentrates on its version of punches, knees, shins and head in some cases. Techniques are very quick, distracting and aimed at all available openings. The striking is so well taught that, they can be delivered effectively without telegraphing.

The only striking discipline that has earned the status of being the most dangerous art and worthy of mention is Muay Thai. It has a distinct advantage in that the shins, knees and elbows are simply much more devastating than punching alone.

Muay Thai is not only used in Ring fighting but is also a great form of self-defence training as well as fitness. The benefits of muay Thai for self-defence are obvious; with committed effort most of the practitioners, both men and women are prepared for unarmed altercations with in a considerable time.

Fitness: For all individuals Mental, Physical and Social Health are vital and interwoven standards of life. Hence fitness can grossly be defined as Physical and mental health enabling individuals to realize their abilities and cope up with normal struggles of every day life.-WHO

There are over 1.5 million overweight adults walking the planet and nearly 400 million of them are clinically obese. Similarly, close to 450 million people suffer from stress induced mental or behavioural disorders. Thanks to the ill credits of a sedentary life style including smoking, alcohol drug abuse etc which increases health disorders and reduces life expectancy.

It is not uncommon to see very young people in the prime of their lives suffering from cardiovascular deceases and other ailments. Can we beat this condition??? Yes the promising news is 15-20 minutes of exercise a day or just 90-95 minutes a week reduces the risk of all cause mortality by 15%. Beyond the minimal amount of 15 minutes of daily exercise, each additional 15 minutes will be associated with further in all cause mortality by 4%. Choice is your’s!

Muay Thai otherwise known as Thai kick Boxing apart from training fighters and teaching self defence, has also evolved as a fitness and weight loss regimen. For many decades this form of martial art was considered particularly for those who wanted to become profession fighters. But this is no longer the case as the populace discovered the health benefits of Muay Thai which includes:
1. Weight Loss
2. Releasing stress
3. Increases athletic abilities
4. Physical and spiritual balance.

Combat Sport:Muay Thai is also a great Combat sport, due to the obvious reasons of simulating parts of real hand to hand combat. It is well acknowledged that Muay Thai employs straight, simple and effective techniques which are highly devastating and quite simple to learn. It is proved beyond doubt that Muay Thai Fighters are one of the best when it comes to close quarter combat, which usually would be the case in a pragmatic self defence scenario. This makes Muay Thai a juggernaut among Combat Sport. For some body who wants to test and apply his/her skills at the ring and become a fighter, we offer the following opportunities:

1. Club Level Fights.
2. Inter Club Amateur/Pro-Amateur championships.
3. State Amateur/Pro-Amateur Championships
4. Zonal Amateur/Pro-Amateur Championships
5. National Amateur/Pro-Amateur Championships.
6. Asian Amateur/Pro-Amateur Championships
7. World Amateur/Pro-Amateur Championships