hi to ate shy and everyone here --- anyway. i'm up for show and tell now. [quote][b]Muay Thai[/b] it has a long history in Thailand as their national sport. It uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western Boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as the "Science of 8 Limbs" as the hands, shins, elbows and knees are all used extensively in this art. Another influence from Thailand's weapon style can be seen in the pre-fight [b]Wai Kru[/b] ritual which is based on the [i]sabre dance of Krabi Krabong[/i]. Muay Thai's origin in Thailand can be traced back to its ancestor Muay Boran ("ancient boxing"). Eventually Muay Boran was divided to: [b]Muay Korat[/b] (Northeast) emphasized strength. A technique like "Throwing Buffalo Punch" was used. It could supposedly defeat a buffalo in one blow. [b]Muay Lopburi[/b] (Center region) emphasized movements. Its strong points were straight and counter punches. [b]Muay Chaiya[/b] (South) emphasized posture and defense, as well as elbows and knees. [b]Muay Pra Nakorn[/b] (North) emphasized speed, particularly in kicking. Because of its faster speed, it was called as well "Ling Lom" (windy monkey or Loris) -------- This is actually the only sport I excel at. I'm not athletic and [i]I'm very proud[/i] that I'm good at only one sport but a physical one. As a girl, being involved in this kind of activity is quite unexpected. I am training for more than 4 years already.. And all the hard work and body pains finally paid off. I'm now one of the fighters/representatives of Muay Thai (Makati Chapter). So cheers for me. I have a fight this coming June 5 [i]i'm too lazy to tell my history about this... so I think this is enough, haha [/i][/quote]

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