Muay Boran

Art

มวยโบราณ("Ancient Boxing")

Overview

Umbrella term for traditional Thai martial arts predating modern Muay Thai. Includes techniques banned in sport Muay Thai such as headbutts, biting, and eye gouges. More combat-oriented than modern sport version.

Country of Origin

Thailand

Founded

— Ancient era

Also known as

Muay Thai BoranAncient Muay Thai

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

8/10

History & Origin

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Flying kneeHeadbuttTiger uppercutCrocodile tail sweep

Core Technique Classes

HeadbuttsAll Muay Thai techniquesThrowsGround fightingWeapon defense

Sub-Types

muay thai ancestortraditional

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

very high/10

Sources & References

[1] Panya, Kraitus & Pitisuk, Kraitus. Muay Thai: The Most Distinguished Art of Fighting. Bangkok, 1988. — link

[2] Vail, Peter. Muay Thai: Inventing Tradition, Negotiating Modernity. 2014.

Primary Source

Marco De Cesaris. Muay Thai Boran: The Ancient Art of Muay Thai. (2005). ISBN: 978-8890015922.

Geography & Status

Status

Active

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