While to the untrained eye it might seem there’s an overlap, Muay Thai and kickboxing are actually two completely separate sports. The national sport of Thailand, Muay Thai translates literally into ‘Thai Boxing.’ Its origin can be traced back to combat style of 14th century Siam, but this is up for debate among historical scholars. Kickboxing, on the other hand, has its roots in Japan. Made famous by Bruce Lee, it is a hybrid martial art which borrows from the much older Muay Thai, but also from boxing and Karate. The two sports have differing rules and fighting styles; let’s break them down. Read full Article
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