Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium: Experience Real Fights & Traditional Ceremonies
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2 Ratings
Ao Nang
Experience the thrill of real Muay Thai fights and traditional ceremonies at Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium. Witness the spectacle and pay respect to the combattants' teachers and the guardian spirit of Thai boxing.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium - Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing or Thai kickboxing, is the national sport of Thailand. This martial art is a method of self-defense that was honed and utilized in combat by the ancient warriors from the kingdom of Siam. It integrates kickboxing with a form of stand-up wrestling known as clinching, and is often described as the ‘art of the eight limbs’ because it involves using the hands, elbows, feet, and knees to strike an opponent.\n\nMuay Thai is recognized as the most ancient form of kickboxing, as well as the most lethal and efficient. Typically, a professional Thai boxer will not exceed a weight of 55 kilograms, and time after time, when facing competitors trained in various other martial arts, the Muay Thai practitioner has consistently emerged victorious.\n\nTraining for Muay Thai is rigorous and starts at an early age, around six or seven years old, with a fighter’s initial bout usually occurring by the age of eight. Beyond the pursuit of financial rewards, these fighters aspire to compete in the iconic Bangkok arenas, Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen. Achieving this level of success is a rare honor that only a select few attain, and their bouts are broadcasted weekly to millions of Thai enthusiasts.\n\nThese matches are not mere exhibitions for tourists; they are genuine contests that draw regular attendance from local Thai spectators.
What's Included
- Admission ticket included
- Complimentary return transfer
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Nestled behind Nopparat Thara Beach, Ao Nang Krabi Stadium stands as the biggest Muay Thai arena in the southern region of Thailand, hosting regular Thai boxing events every Friday night on a smaller scale. For those desiring to witness this mesmerizing sport in action, Krabi is the destination to be. The bouts are not just matches but also extravagant affairs, where each match begins with a traditional dance ceremony to honor the fighters’ mentors and the guardian spirit of Thai boxing.
However, these bouts are not staged purely for the amusement of tourists – they are genuine contests, frequently attended by local Thai enthusiasts.
Location
Ao Nang
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Niute
Oct 6, 2023
To do for a first experience! - We went to see these fights, I was impressed to see the respect and all the ritual before fighting...despite all this violence, the respect is such that I highly recommend sharing this culture, this sport! I loved ! Thank you to all the fighters for this great show!
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Nicki_t
Aug 19, 2023
It's a scam, DO NOT BOOK!! - DO NOT BOOK!!! It's a scam. They advertised for an event that doesn't exist at that location and refused to refund our money. Utterly disappointed, I will never book with Viator again.
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