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What is Nak muay in Muay Thai?

A Muay Thai fighter. Foreign practitioners are sometimes called 'nak muay farang' — farang being the Thai word for a Westerner.

Example: The camp houses a dozen nak muay from teenagers to stadium veterans.

Related terms

Art of eight limbsWai kru ram muayMongkhonPrajiadTeepRoundhouse kick (te)Low kickSok (elbow)
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