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Muay Thai Boran or science of the eight limbs was invented by the Thai army. The head, legs, knees, fists , elbows and head is used. Ever since Muay Thai Boran was invented Thai soldiers used Muay Thai Boran when going into battle. Thailand was never conquered as a result of Muay Thai Boran. The Jaturungkabart used Muay Kohosan.You can find out more about the Jaturungkabart on the next page. Nai Khanom Thom defeaated 9 of Burmas greatest Boxers. The King of Burma was so impressed and let him return back to Thailand. Muay Thai Boran is unique because it is designed to hurt your enemy in anyway you can. Instead of using weapons parts of the body was substitued instead of the weapons. The hands would be the sword, the elbows would be the would resemble another weapon etc. The basic of all Muay Thai Boran moves is Yang Sam Khun (3 stride walk). There are no set moves of Muay Thai Boran. Muay Thai Boran is mixed with all kinds of different ancient moves of Muay Thai. So you can decide what moves that suits you best, master them and that is considered Muay Thai Boran as long as the moves are considered "ancient". After all Muay Thai Boran mean Ancient Thai Kick Boxing.
Tony Jaa executes this move to perfection in Ong Bak. Muay Thai Boran is forgotten now and it has been modified.
Here is a drawing of a Muay ThaI Boran move. As you can see the knees and elbows are used. This is a typical move of Muay Thai Boran. In Ong Bak Tony Jaa displays the superiority of Muay Thai Boran and the consequences of using Muay Thai Boran against others.
This move above is intended to crack the enemy's skull open.This is very complicated as you need incredible balance. If you don't have the balance you could easily hurt yourself.Traditionally, Muay Thai masters would teach the techniques of Muay Boran as advanced Muay Thai but this is not often done today. Various moves in Muay Boran are forbidden in present-day Muay Thai tournaments and competitions. Even in Thailand it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a school willing to teach it; they prefer to focus on "modern" Muay Thai, as this is more easily exploitable as a form of income.