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Nai Khanom Tom, a warrior from Thailand's ancient capital, was captured after the Burmese sacked the city in 1767. His fighting style intrigued the Burmese king, who demanded a tournament pitting his own country's combatants against the Thai warriors.According to legend, Nai Khanom Tom dazzled his first opponent with a pre-fight ritual called Ram Muay, a ceremonial dance honoring his teachers and mentors. Then he proceeded to pummel him, scoring a quick knockout. But the Burmese fighter cried BS, claiming Nai Khanom Thom's pre-fight dance distracted him.The Burmese king knew how to settle this dispute: If Nai Khanom Thom could defeat nine more consecutive opponents, he would then prove the superiority of his fighting style, earning his freedom as a bonus. Nai Khanom Tom took on fighter after fighter, dishing out abuse, until finally none stood in his way. He earned his freedom – a feat celebrated every March 17 as "Boxer's Day" or "National Muay Thai Day" in his native country.
Every time you practice Muay Thai – every time you strike a bag with your elbow or throw a thunderous roundhouse kick – you honor Nai Khanom Tom's memory and achievement, whether you know it or not.
Nai Khanom Tom, a warrior from Thailand's ancient capital, was captured after the Burmese sacked the city in 1767. His fighting style intrigued the Burmese king, who demanded a tournament pitting his own country's combatants against the Thai warriors.According to legend, Nai Khanom Tom dazzled his first opponent with a pre-fight ritual called Ram Muay, a ceremonial dance honoring his teachers and mentors. Then he proceeded to pummel him, scoring a quick knockout. But the Burmese fighter cried BS, claiming Nai Khanom Thom's pre-fight dance distracted him.The Burmese king knew how to settle this dispute: If Nai Khanom Thom could defeat nine more consecutive opponents, he would then prove the superiority of his fighting style, earning his freedom as a bonus. Nai Khanom Tom took on fighter after fighter, dishing out abuse, until finally none stood in his way. He earned his freedom – a feat celebrated every March 17 as "Boxer's Day" or "National Muay Thai Day" in his native country.
Every time you practice Muay Thai – every time you strike a bag with your elbow or throw a thunderous roundhouse kick – you honor Nai Khanom Tom's memory and achievement, whether you know it or not.
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Vafan...vad är det jag hör om att du skall till Thailand ikväll?
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