Nak Muay
นักมวย
Traditional title for a practitioner or professional fighter of Muay Thai.
Quick Facts
CategoryTitle
Pronunciation/[nahk mway]/
Alternative NamesMuay Thai practitioner, Thai boxer
Definition
Nak Muay (or Nak Muay Ying for females) designates a practitioner of Thai boxing. In Thailand, being a Nak Muay is a dedicated profession and lifestyle involving daily camp training and fight dedication.
Related Terms
Wai Kruไหว้ครู
Traditional Thai ritual expressing respect to teachers, parents, and ancestors prior to a Muay Thai bout.
Ram MuayรำมวยStylized pre-fight dance in Muay Thai performed following the Wai Kru.
Mongkhon / MongkonมงคลSacred woven rope headband worn by Muay Thai fighters during pre-fight rituals.
Pra Jiad / PrajiadประเจียดTraditional woven armband worn around the biceps of Muay Thai fighters for protection.