The 2023 SEA Games hosted by Cambodia has announced that “Kun Khmer” or “Khmer Boxing” will be the program instead of “Muay Thai” that was previously held. Claiming that it is the national sport of Cambodia that is the origin of Muay Thai. thus causing a wave of resistance and criticism I like Samart Payakarun’s comment that
“…We Muay Thai people have gone through obstacles. What have you fought so many things to get to this point? The point where Muay Thai is accepted and popular from all over the world. for my opinion We have come too far to care about who will use us as a ladder to build their reputation and credit. Muay Thai is a fascinating martial arts sport with dignity, identity, and mutual respect. which is hard to find in general sports And there’s definitely no one like it.”
One of the Thai boxers who play a significant role in making Muay Thai famous all over the world today is Buakaw Banchamek. Even Cambodians claim to be Cambodians. But Buakaw hurriedly denied that he was Thai, of the Kui descent, a native of Surin Province.
Another famous Thai boxer in history is Nai Khanom Tom, Bang Ban people of Ayutthaya.
The annals have recorded that
“When King Mengra ordered the restoration and construction of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, When the work was completed in the year 1774, when it came to an auspicious day, which is March 17, he ordered a ceremony to raise a large tiered tiered on the top as an auspicious occasion. and opened a grand celebration The Burmese noblewoman said that Thai boxers are very skilled. King Mangra then ordered to take Mr. Khanom Tom A skilled boxer from the old city to offer King Mangra arranged Burmese boxing to compare with Nai Khanom Tom. by arranging for a punch in front of the throne It turned out that Nai Khanom Tom Chok Burma could not win until nine people won ten people. King Mingra looked up and slapped his chest and praised Mr. Khanom Tom. This Thai people are poisonous all around. Even with his bare hands he could defeat nine and ten people. Here if there is a good boss unity do not interrupt each other and not for personal happiness and clan clan Why would Ayutthaya be defeated by the enemy? as you can see today.”
After Nai Khanom Tom defeated the Burmese boxer. King Mangra rewarded him by appointing him as a servant in Inwa. But Nai Khanom Tom refused and asked to free himself and all the Thai prisoners to go back to their homeland. God Mangra complied with his wishes. This is why it was announced that March 17th was Muay Thai Day.
Even the Thai kings during the Ayutthaya period favored boxing. even disguised him to compete with the villagers History has recorded that The king who was very fond of this sport, Prachao Sua, disguised himself as a commoner and went out to compete with the skilled boxers of Wiset Chai Chan District. And able to fight up to 3 major boxers, namely Mr. Middle, punch, die, Mr. Big, Iron Fist and Mr. Lek, heavy punch, all 3 of whom were traumatically defeated
He also came up with his own version of the Mae Mai Muay Thai posture, known as “Phra Chao Sua Thai Boxing”. with older warlords often ordained as monks have brought this martial art to teach students The outstanding boxers of that era often resulted from training from temples. And inherited the recipe of Phra Chao Sua boxing until today
The National Cultural Commission outlines this in the book. “Muay Thai Art” and the Ministry of Culture has taken the date of Lord Sua or Lord Suriyentrathibodi. Ascended to the throne on February 6, 1703 as “Muay Thai Day” since 2011.
in the late Ayutthaya period History has inscribed the name of another outstanding Thai boxer, Mr. Thongdee or Joy, a native of Pichai. which is nicknamed “Mr. Thongdee Funkhao” later became the governor of Pichai, the owner of the nickname “Phraya Phichai Dap Hak”, a soldier of King Taksin. who is interested in boxing fists since childhood and had the opportunity to show off two famous boxing teachers at that time in front of the Tak governor therefore being invited to enter government service Follow the governor of Tak with loyalty Until Phraya Tak ascended to the throne as King of Thonburi It is considered another historical boxer who has had the opportunity to do important work for the country from Muay Thai skills.
Another Thai boxer whose name must be inscribed is Nai Phae Liangprasert. is boxing tha sao Boxing recipe that Phraya Pichai Dap Hak invented On November 24, 1928, he entered a boxing match against Cheer Battambang, a skilled Khmer boxer who was much bigger. But it also caused Mr. Jia to die. Mr. Phae was then arrested for murder. But Somdet Chao Fa Krom Phra Nakhon Sawan Chancellor of the Ministry of Interior His Highness examined the report and was ordered to suspend the case. Because Mr. Phae’s actions are the way of fighting in the ring. no killing intent Mr. Phae was then released. Then came to suspend the boxing fight. Instead, wear boxing gloves.
Muay Thai is a cultural heritage of the Thai people that has been passed down for a long time. Appears in history and chronicles of all eras. It is the use of 9 parts of the body as a weapon, namely 2 hands, 2 feet, 2 knees, 2 elbows and 1 head. It is one of the oldest types of martial arts in the world. It is both a martial and a sport. There is no evidence that it happened since when.
Martial arts like this exist in every nation, like Chinese kung fu, Japanese judo and karate. Korea’s Taekwondo Ludwei of Burma, “Lao Muay Thai”, which is derived from “Lai Lai Muay Thai”, an ancient fighting style. Even before it was concluded as international boxing like today Different nations in Europe have different forms of boxing. Although some are close to each other
The key is Today, Muay Thai and Wai Kru are recognized all over the world as beautiful martial arts. but intense and decisive therefore popular to study together And spread widely on January 11, 2023. United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee has officially certified Muay Thai as a new member And there is a chance to build on the balance that will be included in the 2028 Olympics hosted by the United States.
For the SEA Games, Muay Thai was included in the competition for the first time in 2005 hosted by the Philippines. By using the name “Boxing” and using the rules of Muay Thai later in the year 2007 where Thailand hosted Held in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, using the word “Muay Thai” in 2009. Lao PDR hosted the word “Lao Boxing”, but the Thai Boxing Association demanded to change the name. In the end, he returned to just using the word “boxing”, but in 2023, Cambodia will use the word “Kun Khmer”, which is Khmer boxing. The International Boxing Federation confirmed that Muay Thai and kickboxing in the SEA Games must be named “Boxing” only, and announced that if any nation sends an athlete to compete in the said program. will be disqualified from entering the boxing competition in the following year Because going to compete in boxing sports that the federation is not certified
SEA Games this time If Cambodia wants to promote “Kun Khmer” or “Bokator”, the Khmer martial art against wildlife that has been handed down since the founding of Angkor Wat. may be presented as a demonstration sport Let the nations see what Khmer boxing is like. If it gets attention, there are people who practice it. It may be included when it is hosted in the future. Or other nations agree that it may be a container. Like Muay Thai, the Philippines is the one who enters the competition.
Now someone took a clip of the tycoon competition. Khmer appeared in many online media. It’s not bad to watch. “It’s funny.” It’s good that Thailand decided not to send it to the competition. Khmer hoped for by Cambodia I don’t know how many bucks are left.
