3 forms of Muay Thai???

Black Jack

Ok i need to know, if anyone out there knows about Muay Thai,

I have heard there are 3 forms of Muay Thai, the more common one we all know of and most clubs practice, there is supposedly a art form of Muay Thai for like on stage or something and then Muay Thai Choicosai (not sure on spelling), based on the movement of elephants , is this true??, cause have read this in a few different sites.

If it is i have never heard of the 3rd one being practiced, more the common one we all know. Also if true , where can you train it here in Ireland, preferably Louth/Dublin??

Also reason i ask checked this out was cause i seen "Ong Bak" and then "Gum Yum Toong" (both with Tony Jaa) and the styles of Muay Thai he uses in the two movies is totally different!!

Dave Joyce

Firstly, Muaythai can divided into either hard or soft styles (Muaylak hard or Muaykiew stylish or soft). From there, there are many styles of Muaythai (a lot of which are based on the movement of animals), even in the ringsport there are many different training methods/styles. However, what I think you are referring to is most likely Muay Boran which is has a few names but is basically Old Style Thai. Many of the techniques in Muay Boran are now illegal in the ring but its a great way to practise.

For regular Muaythai, you either have Bridgestone in Dublin or Ritchie Moore has a club in Dundalk, don't have his number but it should be in an issue of Irish Fighter under the Irish Muaythai Council ad. If you're specifically looking for Muay Boran then Belfast isn't that far away and you should check out Frankie Mc Conville who excels at Muay Boran.

Black Jack

nice one Dave, cheers