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Thai-Boxing,or the Thai name "Muay Thai," has a
long and traditional history in Thailand. This sport was made
famous by King Nareusan of Thailand in 1560 A.D. Muay Thai was
originally taught to the military. Over the years it has been
taught as a martial art in schools all over the world. Muay
Thai is the national sport of Thailand. In the last 10 years
it has increased in popularity around the world. [Links]
Kempo Karate: Also know as Law of the Fist. It
is believed that monks traveling through China, Okinawa, and
Japan brought with them the form of Kempo.
Kempo would have been taught as an addition to the spiritual
traditions of the monks. It is one of the oldest forms of martial
arts and still carries its rich tradition in teaching today.
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a style created in
the last century. It is not a form but rather a combination
of martial arts techniques. MMA is the combination of ground
and stand-up fighting. The popularity of MMA is growing rapidly
and spreading throughout the world. [Links]
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