Muay Thai or “The Art of Eight Limbs” is a martial art that originates from Thailand. The origins of Muay Thai can be traced to the late 1700’s. Created during Burmese-Siamese war for use by Thai soldiers on the battlefield, Muay Thai is a striking art performed while standing and includes the use of punches, knees, elbows, kicks, foot sweeps and throws. By the 1900’s, the art of war created for the battlefield had transitioned into a combat sport.