Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand is far unlike other martial art forms such as Western boxing and kickboxing. It involves an eight-point contact including the hands, knees, shins and feet instead, hence often being recognised as the art of 8 limbs.
This traditional combat sport encompasses stand-up fighting with control, strength and discipline at its finest, and serves as an artistic expression of the body while it attacks and defends itself with strikes and clinches.
Though there are several venues that host free Muay Thai events from time to time, those are a mere sampling of the sport and would never come close to experiencing the real deal in all its adrenaline-filled glory, with blaring music and notorious gamblers betting on fighters in a match.
For a full-fledged experience in an actual arena, the Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Stadium both host elite fights that often feature top fighters of the sport. It is definitely not for the faint of heart, but surely makes for a thrilling and nerve-wracking affair to remember.
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