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Originally Posted by Strange Famous
How would describe a blow with the POINT of the elbow aimed at the weakest part of the skull. other than an attempting killing strike?
You are right I am not an expert on Muay Thai... I do not know the % of fights which result in death or serious injury... all I can tell if from the amount I have seen of it, my judgment is that is an incredibly brutal activity - thought in a manner - boots, elbows, knee's, head butts - which in my own personal opinion is unmanly.
Fought mainly in area's of excruiating poverty, throwing young men and even children who have nothing to lose against each other into a savage fight where strikes with the elbow and knee are not only permitted, but actually encouraged and applauded.
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Modern Muay Thai aims not to kill. What you are thinking of is it's predecessor Muay Boran. Which was used mainly in battle. At first High level Muay Thai fighters would implement Muay Boran techniques after several years experience, but Muay Boran has since been made illegal in Thailand since it's aim is serious injury or death (this of course as because it was a millitary martial art), therefore the techniques are no longer used.
As for the Young men in poverty stricken areas being representitive of Muay Thai. They Represent the sport about as well as street brawlers represent boxing.
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Originally Posted by guccilvr
...Either that or you're just trolling.
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I was beginning to think the same thing.