Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and is gaining popularity all over the world. It is very popular in Thai countries just like cricket in India. Muay Thai is an art of eight limbs where knees & elbows are used to great effect. It was considered to be a battlefield skill in olden days but it now regarded as a sport. The exact history of Muay Thai is unclear and there are a lot of contradictions. A Muay Thai Session A muay thai session starts with a long warm up session followed by pad & bag work. Every session of Muay Thai is quiet strenuous. But it has several benefits. It helps to burn calories & keeps oneself fit. A muay thai training center usually carries a lot of equipments such as pads focal, thigh pads, wraps, gloves etc. Muay Thai in World & Thailand Muay thai is the national sport of Thailand. Its popularity in Thailand can be guaged by the fact that there are big stadiums for muay thai matches and Thai people often bet on these matches. Watching a Muay Thai fight is a great treat to your eyes. These matches are usually played in all ceremonies in Thailand.Before a muay thai fight many rituals are performed the fighter pays respect to the master. In recent times, Muay Thai has also gained a lot of popularity in other countries as well. In India, you'll find Muay Thai learning centers in all metro cities and its taught in Gym, fitness centers or in open ground. There are trainers who provide this training for corporate as well as in schools. About the Author: Amit Lalwani is a renowned Muay Thai Trainer in Mumbai, India and has training centers for Kickboxing and Muay Thai in Mumbai. Find Amit's conact details on http://mumbai.teacherji.in/l/amit-lalwanis-kick-boxing-academy-juhu or visit www.amitlalwaniskickboxingacademy.com 
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