The Asian Martial Arts Games is a multi sport event developed by the OCA (Olympic Council of Asia) to create the opportunity for athletes to compete in various disciplines of martial arts. This is a new concept as the Olympics and other games do not recognise the increasingly popular variations which are practiced around the world. The first ever Asian Martial Arts Games are hosted by Bangkok, Thailand on the 25th April until the 3rd May 2009.

As of now, there are 37 countries such as Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, People's Republic of Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (North), Korea (South), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan,Thailand, East Timor, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen, including with 724 male and 523 female athletes to participate in the 1st Asian Martial Arts Games. The best athletes chosen by the respective NOCs will be competing in individual and team events under the technical directions of the International Federations / the Asian Federations concerned and under the overall supervision and authority of the Olympic Council of Asia.

Muay Thai is the popular Thai kickboxing and is a mixture of several techniques employed in the rest of the forms of martial arts. Most of the times it is termed as the “science of 8 limbs” simply because almost all parts of the body are employed during the fight. The forehead, the fists, elbows, knees, and feet are often used as the weapons. It has been around for more than 2000 years and is basically regarded as the oldest variant of martial arts. Muay Thai was once called the martial art of the kings because of the fact that in 1914 the sons of the King Sen Muajng Ma fought until their death for the throne of their father.

Muay Thai fighters are expected to be strong and powerful since all the movements can really be energy-draining. Muay Thai training then enhances the fighter’s adaptability, strength, and stamina. More so, here are some very important techniques to learn.

Muay Thai Live : Bangkok and Vicinity  Lumpini Stadium Rama IV Road, Bangkok Tel: (02) 252-8765, 251-4303, 253-7702, 253-7940 Fight Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays from 18.30 - 23.00 , Saturday afternoons 16.30 - 20.00, Saturday nights from 20.30 - 24.00 Tickets : 500 - 1,500 Baht  Ratchadamnoen Stadium Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue Tel: (02) 281-4205, 280-1684-6 Fight Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 18.30 - 23.00, Sundays starting at 16.00 - 20.00  and 20.30 - 12.00 Tickets: rang from 1,000 - 2,000 Bath Channel 7 Stadium Behind the old Northern Bus Terminal (Mo-chit), opp. Chatuchak Park, Bangkok 10900 Tel: (02) 272-0201 Fight Schedule: Sundays, from 01.45 pm., third Wednesday of each month starting at 12.00 noon. Tickets: Free admission