Muay Thai is a traditional martial art that emphasizes self-defense using various body parts, including fists, elbows, arms, feet, shins, and knees. It is considered a national art, as Thailand has historically faced numerous wars, requiring its people to train in combat skills. During the Ayutthaya period, a legendary figure, Nai Khanom Tom, became famous for using Muay Thai to defeat multiple opponents. Originally, Thai boxing was fought with bare fists, but as it evolved into a sport, fighters began wrapping their hands with rope, eventually transitioning to gloves, similar to international boxing.