Muay Thai is the devastating " Science of 8 limbs" from Thailand developed over 100's of years. The exat date of the creation of this fighting art is not know but is widely believed to be over 2000 years old. Many other material arts are believed to be this ancient though many of them were only created in the last 100 years (Aikido , Taekwondo, Karate).

Muay Thai used to be referred to as Pahuyuth(Multi-faceted fighting style) a couple of hundred years ago, but Muay Thai itselt is only a part of the whole Thai fighting system that covers weapons and froundwork which many refer to as Ling-Lom, though this is not the correct name for it. Many people do not know about this "no holds barred" of Muay Thai and there are very few people that can teach it.

The Thais are a tribal people and have had to defend their country from many invaders throughout their history. It has been developed year by year passing from teacher to student for as long as the Thais can remember. Muay Thai . Muay Thai is often referred to as the science of eight limbs as it employs not only punching and kicking techniques but elbows and knees as well.

It could be said that Muay Thai currently is split into two parts, the Ring Sport and the Martial Art. The Art side contains many teachniques that cannot be performed in a ring with gloves on.