Kai / Muay Thai Camp

ค่ายมวย

Traditional Thai training camp and residential gym for Muay Thai fighters.

Quick Facts

CategoryPlace

Pronunciation/[kye]/

Alternative NamesMuay Thai training camp, Gym

Definition

Kai Muay is a traditional Thai training camp. Fighters sleep, train twice daily, and eat together in the camp. Fighters often adopt the camp name as their official fighting ring surname.

Related Terms

Wai Kruไหว้ครู

Traditional Thai ritual expressing respect to teachers, parents, and ancestors prior to a Muay Thai bout.

Ram Muayรำมวย

Stylized pre-fight dance in Muay Thai performed following the Wai Kru.

Nak Muayนักมวย

Traditional title for a practitioner or professional fighter of Muay Thai.

Associated Martial Arts

Muay Boran Muay Chaiya Muay Korat Muay Lopburi Muay Pram Muay Thai Sangha Muay Thasao Krabi-Krabong