01 September 2024

Muay Thai


Thai fighting style created in 13th century. Also known as Muay Boran.

Developed from older ancient Indian Kickboxing. Muay Thai was developed by the Siamese army as a form of self defence in 13th century, according to the King Ram Khamhaeng's war strategics manual.



Panantukan


Filipino fighting style. Also known as Suntukan and Mano-Mano.

Mix of Boxing and Kuntao - Silat. The development of panantukan can be traced back to the pre-colonial period in the Philippines (before 1565), where tribal communities created hand-to-hand combat techniques for self defence and warfare.