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Muay Chaiya is a style of traditional Thai boxing, founded about over 200 years ago. The founder was believed to be an army leader of the Rattanakosin KingdomThailanddaddy “ Rattanakosin Kingdom 1782-Present” Retrieved Oct 21st, 2013, in the age of Chulalongkorn.Tripod “ King Chulalongkorn [RAMA V]” Retrieved Oct 21st, 2013, He taught Muay Chaiya to the governor, his son, and to regular townspeople. The word “Muay” refers to boxing and “Chaiya” refers to the name of the city. The people who made Muay Chaiya famous are Kham Sriyapai,” (Aug 7th, 2010) Retrieved Oct 21st, 2013 Plong Jumnonthong,Thai martial art in Phuket Thailand “Famous Boxer” (Dec 20th, 2010) Retrieved Oct 27th, 2013, [3] and Nil Paksi. Plong Jumnongthong popularized Muay Chaiya by showing Muay Chaiya techniques and winning a fight with the boxer from Korat (Nakornratchasrima) Travel information “Nakornratchasrima” Retrieved Oct 27th, 2013, in front of King Rama V. Then, King Rama V awarded him the title of “muen muay mee cheu” (หมื่นมวยมีชื่อ).
The unique feature that stands out for Muay Chaiya is the incorporation of low stance, an erected 45-degree triangle guard, and dynamic footwork. Further, Muay Chaiya fighters also train to shift from one position to the other utilizing it's agile footwork to close in or create gap between opponent thus earning the nickname "Tha Dee Chaiya" (Graceful Movement, Chaiya).
Muay Chaiya has both of offensive and defensive techniques. Offensive techniques are throwing, pinning, grappling, and breaking. Defensive techniques are dodging, pushing, and blocking. Muay Chaiya also has a specific footwork called Yang Sam Khum. Baan Changthai: Art and Muay Chaiya “Yang Sam Khum” Retrieved Oct 27th, 2013, The word “Yang” refers to walk, while the word “Sam” refers to three, and the word “Khum” refers to a point. Yang Sam Khum uses three steps to change the position of the front and back legs. The key advantage of Yang Sam Khum is its speed and precision.
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