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Sak Yant

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Mike

A muay thai fighter sports a full back sak yant, or magical tattoo, as he goes through his pre-bout wai kruu. He is also wearing the mongkon headband and the pa-prajiet armband to bring him luck in the ring. Traditionally sak yants were done … Continue reading →

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Wai Kruu

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Mike

Before each bout Muay Thai fighters don the mongkon headband and perform a ceremonial dance called the wai kruu honouring their gym’s masters and teachers (kruu). Traditionally it is not worn when entering the ring, only the fighter’s master should place it on his … Continue reading →

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More Muay Thai

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Mike

a few days ago I went downtown to watch the Muay Thai at the MBK shopping centre. Held on the last Wednesday of each month, the fights may not be the same quality as at Lumphini or Ratchadamnoen stadiums but they are serious contests Continue reading →

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Muay Thai action.

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Mike
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Muay Thai fight night, MBK 17/02/16

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mike

Some photos from the Muay Thai fights at MBK last night:

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