What's the meaning behind 'Muay' in 'Muay Thai'?

Discussion in 'Off Topic Area' started by budgie, Mar 4, 2011.

  1. budgie

    budgie New Member

    Just curious...

    So far the only explanation I've found is this:

     
    budgie, Mar 4, 2011
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  2. Smitfire

    Smitfire Cactus Schlong

    I just thought it meant "boxing".
    As in Muay Khmer (Boxing from Cambodia), Muay Boran (Ancient Boxing), Muay Thai (Boxing from Thailand) etc.
    Which is why "Muay Thai boxing" is actually saying "Boxing Thai boxing".

    That other info is interesting though. :)
     
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    Smitfire, Mar 4, 2011
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  3. budgie

    budgie New Member

    Oh. I was hoping for some ancient philosophical meaning :p
     
    budgie, Mar 4, 2011
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  4. budgie

    budgie New Member

    Bump?
     
    budgie, Mar 4, 2011
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  5. altc

    altc Valued Member

    umm, like PASmith said, its just boxing mate...
     
    altc, Mar 9, 2011
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