Thai boxing packs in raw power, grace and energy and Ratchadamnern Boxing Stadium in Bangkok offers you the best of Thai boxing, called Muay Thai fights, in a native ambience, making it an unforgettable cultural experience! The national sport of Thailand, Muay is a hard martial art form. It is also called the art of the eight limbs as hands, elbow, knees are made use of extensively in it. Nowadays it incorporates features of western boxing, like kicks, punches in a ring with gloves. Features of a Muay Fight: Pre-fight rituals like A Wai Kru consisting of three bows and Ram Muay, a fighter's dance to traditional music before the fight. The fighter's headgear called Mong Kon worn during the fight as a symbol of respect for his teacher Puang Malay or floral wreaths given before a fight to a fighter by his wellwishers. Frenzied shouting and cheers by the audience, and loud betting Tickets are sold one hour before the show. Unless it's a very important show you do not need to buy tickets in advance. Avoid touts and buy tickets from the ticket counters only. Ringside tickets are normally priced at 1000 Thai Baht, and General seats come at 220 Thai Baht
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