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As a martial art Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is one of the most spectacular, aggressive and hard. History of Thai boxing has very ancient roots. It is believed that Thai Boxing originated in 12th century is an integral part of music. In the West are records, but in Thailand, competitions are held under sound national melodies, performed here the same musicians. In Thailand, Muay Thai is an entire sports industry. By the end of the 20th century there were about 100 thousand. Professional boxers who participated in the competitions, regular work.

A major strike in Thai Boxing is a knee strikes to the head or rotary clip top rival. Use direct and circular strikes and kicks, side blows. During the vanishing rivals in clinch they were allowed to twist, bend, and lift each other and the knees and elbows shots in the head and body. Among Thais are hit in the long jump.

Competitions are held separately among amateurs and professionals. If the lovers are clothed in reliable protective clothing. The duration of the battle they have 5 rounds of 3 m with a break of 2 m, while fans round lasts 2 minutes. The last battle takes place 3 rounds. Professional Thai Boxing battle depends on the Organization, which it holds, so round can last and 2 m. with a break of 1 m. In the ring for the battle is the referee.

In Europe, Muay Thai has become available since the mid 70-ies. XX.. Fights were conducted under the same rules as in Thailand, but were then banned strikes elbows and knees to the head. Thai Boxing in Europe is usually different from the traditional Muay Thai. In Europe and especially in Russia, the basis for the soldiers is a boxing and kickboxing, their knees and elbows, kicks and powerful single blows. Therefore, fighting the Europeans and fighters from CIS countries against the Thais are always very interesting.