Muay Lao
ມວຍລາວTraditional Lao full-contact kickboxing with ancient roots in Southeast Asia.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginLaos
LaosRegionAsia
Primary FocusStriking
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt SystemSashes
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Era of OriginMedieval
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringMedium contact
Role of WeaponsWeapons optional
Role of FormsForms at the core
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesKids groups common
Senior FriendlySuitable with adaptation
Physical Demand3/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve4/5
Self-Defence Value3/5
Fitness Value4/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemSashes
Competition FormatForms
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated Practitioners10k–100k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesCore
KicksSignificant
Throws & takedownsSignificant
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsSignificant
WeaponsSignificant
Catalogs & Databases for Muay Lao
About Muay Lao
Muay Lao is a traditional martial art from Laos, related to Thai Muay Thai and Cambodian Kun Khmer. It uses punches, kicks, knees, elbows and clinch. It is characterized by high dynamics and historical ties to the ancient kingdom of Lan Xang.
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