Khai Chaiya
Ajan / Phra
Thai governor and master who codified the Southern defensive style of Thai boxing, Muay Chaiya.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth19. století
Date of Death19. století
Era19th century
Country of OriginThailand (Chaiya)
Rank / TitleFounder of Muay Chaiya
Active Yearsca 1860–1900
Biography
Phraya Chaiyot (Khai Chaiya) governed the Southern Chaiya province and systemized Muay Chaiya, famous for low compact guards, elbow defenses, and agile counter-attacks.