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Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinching techniques. Known as the 'Art of Eight Limbs' for its combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins. It became widespread internationally in the late 20th century and is governed by the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA), recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

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• Influenced byBoxing

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