Malay Warriors

Malay Nation

Traditional Malay warriors of Northern Malaysia who developed the Tomoi boxing art.

Quick Facts

Date of BirthAntiquity

EraAntiquity–present

Country of OriginMalaysia

Rank / TitleTraditional Tomoi Heritage

Active YearsAntiquity–present

Biography

Malay warriors of northern Peninsular Malaysia preserved Tomoi, an ancient full-contact striking discipline closely related to Muay Thai and Muay Lao.

Associated Martial Arts

Tomoi (Malaysian Bare-Knuckle Boxing)Origin community→

The Malay boxing of the northern states on the Thai border; fists, elbows, knees and shins, traditionally to drums and pipe.