Experience the excitement of live Muay Thai matches at Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium, the largest venue in southern Thailand. Real fights, not just for show!
- Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium - Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing or Thai kickboxing, is the national sport of Thailand. This martial art is a method of self-defense that was honed and utilized in combat by the ancient warriors from the kingdom of Siam. It integrates elements of kickboxing with a form of stand-up grappling known as clinching, and is often described as the ‘art of the eight limbs’ because it involves using the hands, elbows, legs, and knees to strike an opponent.\n\nMuay Thai is recognized as the most ancient form of kickboxing, as well as being the most lethal and efficient. Typically, a professional Thai boxer will not exceed a weight of 55 kilograms, and time after time, when facing competitors trained in various other martial arts, the Muay Thai practitioner has consistently emerged victorious.\n\nTraining for Muay Thai is rigorous and starts at an early age, around six or seven years old, with a boxer’s inaugural bout typically occurring by the age of eight. Beyond the pursuit of financial rewards, these fighters aspire to compete in the iconic Bangkok arenas, Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen. Achieving this level of success is a distinction that only a select few attain, and their bouts are broadcasted weekly to an audience of millions of Thai enthusiasts.\n\nThese matches are not mere exhibitions for tourists; they are genuine contests that are frequently attended by local Thai spectators.
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Situated behind Nopparat Thara Beach, the Ao Nang Krabi Stadium is recognized as the foremost Muay Thai venue in the southern region of Thailand. It hosts authentic Thai boxing events every Friday evening. Those eager to witness this impressive martial art firsthand will find this destination ideal in Krabi. The matches are an immersive experience: a ritualistic dance is performed prior to each bout, honoring the fighters’ mentors and the protective spirit of Muay Thai.
Contrary to some tourist-targeted events, the fights held here are genuine and draw a consistent audience of local Thai enthusiasts.
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