Muay Thai or Thai Boxing in its most commonly seen sports form, is a full contact ring fighting art, often called the science of eight limbs. Thai boxing can be seen throughout Thailand in hundreds of stadiums and is now gathering popularity throughout the world. Thai boxers are considered the kings of the ring due to their incredible ring record. Currently, Thai Boxing is gaining popularity in many countries due to its simple, yet extremely effective approach to training and combat. It is believed that Thai boxing started in 1650 when King Naresuen of Siam was captured by the Burmese and offered freedom if he could defeat the Burmese champions. He successfully defeated 12 of the finest Burmese boxers to become a national hero, and instilled the pride of Thai people making Thai boxing a national pastime.

In its modern form, Thai Boxing is practiced by over 300,000 men, women and children. Thai boxing is an adaptation of the Thai Military Arts.

Thai boxing has evolved towards greater efficiency for centuries. Most recently they have adapted various Western Boxing Techniques, training methods, and strategies to their already formidable tools. In the past 50 years Thai Boxing has enjoyed even greater popularity. Modern western style gloves, weight classes, and 3 minute rounds have been adopted.