The purpose of this research was to develop the treatise of traditional Muay Thai (traditional Thai boxing). This is a document research conducted from documents, books, researches, journals and various data from we...The purpose of this research was to develop the treatise of traditional Muay Thai (traditional Thai boxing). This is a document research conducted from documents, books, researches, journals and various data from websites. It analyzed traditional Muay Thai into 6 issues, including history and development, benefits and values, methodologies and traditions, Muay Thai practicing, traditional Mae Mai Muay Thai, as well as the identity of Muay Thai base on sport science. The results of this research indicated that the history and the development of Muay Thai have been starting since the Sukhothai period. Also, the practicing of Muay Thai is very significant for close range battle. During the Sukhothai period, almost of boys who are going to be teenagers like to practice Muay Thai as a weapon to protect themselves. The practicing of Muay Thai is also a part of fighting-skilled people which included qualification, courtesy, humanity, bravery, patience, power of black magic, energy, martial art in Muay Thai, and Krabi Krabong; traditional Thai martial art in combination with weapons. Moreover, Ayutthaya Kingdom had to make major war for 39 times related to the military conflicts and the resistance of an invasion from neighboring kingdoms such as Sukhothai, Burma, Khmer and Mon. Most of all was the Burmese-Siamese War. Consequently, the king and Thais had to practice the martial arts and to learn the strategies for defending the land. According to section one of the 112 law, Thais used their parts of body as a weapon to battle with enemies. In fact, this martial art has been playing since Somdet Phra Ekatotsarot reign. Furthermore, Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Maha Rat (King of Thonburi) at that time is really interested in Muay Thai. Also, he has good skills in Muay Thai, and Krabi Krabong. When he was 6, Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Maha Rat attended to study at War Kosawat (Wat Klang) and practiced his Muay Thai skill from the military in the grand palace During Rattanakosin Period (1788), according to historical record, there were two French steersmen who have well-skilled in Muay that came into Thailand to battle Muay skill with Thais. At that time, there was Muen Phalan; who is a military in the grand palace that has well-skilled in Muay Thai, was selected to fight with the two French steersmen. Additionally, at this period, there was found major evidence which is really significant related to Muay Thai--the treatise of traditional Muay Thai.展开更多
MS (multiple sclerosis) is a demyelinating disease that can cause physical, psychological changes. Objective: Verify the influence of practicing the sport of Muay Thai in an MS patient. Method: Case study subject,...MS (multiple sclerosis) is a demyelinating disease that can cause physical, psychological changes. Objective: Verify the influence of practicing the sport of Muay Thai in an MS patient. Method: Case study subject, a 28-yeax-old single man, functional systems Scale (EDSS) 01, type of MS recurring relapsing was evaluated before and after six months of sports practice. The following instruments were applied: the personality factor battery (BFP); pfister colored pyramids (TPC); concentrated attention test (D2); visual selective attention scale (EASV); social skills inventory (IHS); a nonverbal intelligence test-Vienna Matxices (WMT-2); visual face memory test (MVR); all brazilian psychological test; The Equiscala and Berg scale were performed to evaluate balance; modified fatigue impact scale (MFIS) to assess fatigue; and to evaluate quality of life scale (MSQOL-54). Result: Concerning the attentional aspects, in D2, the result showed improvement in the percentile of errors. The EASV and MVR results presented a lower average and then an average general classification. The results of BFP and TPC did not change. For the IHS, there was a change in the total score that showed more prudence. The score in both balance evaluation indicated excellent balance. The MFIS and MSQOL-54 showed there was no improvement in the fatigue index and quality of life. There was improvement in the level of nonverbal intelligence, visual memory, selective attention and behavioral change in social skills. Conclusion: After practicing Muay Thai for six months the patient obtained cognitive improvement.展开更多
文摘The purpose of this research was to develop the treatise of traditional Muay Thai (traditional Thai boxing). This is a document research conducted from documents, books, researches, journals and various data from websites. It analyzed traditional Muay Thai into 6 issues, including history and development, benefits and values, methodologies and traditions, Muay Thai practicing, traditional Mae Mai Muay Thai, as well as the identity of Muay Thai base on sport science. The results of this research indicated that the history and the development of Muay Thai have been starting since the Sukhothai period. Also, the practicing of Muay Thai is very significant for close range battle. During the Sukhothai period, almost of boys who are going to be teenagers like to practice Muay Thai as a weapon to protect themselves. The practicing of Muay Thai is also a part of fighting-skilled people which included qualification, courtesy, humanity, bravery, patience, power of black magic, energy, martial art in Muay Thai, and Krabi Krabong; traditional Thai martial art in combination with weapons. Moreover, Ayutthaya Kingdom had to make major war for 39 times related to the military conflicts and the resistance of an invasion from neighboring kingdoms such as Sukhothai, Burma, Khmer and Mon. Most of all was the Burmese-Siamese War. Consequently, the king and Thais had to practice the martial arts and to learn the strategies for defending the land. According to section one of the 112 law, Thais used their parts of body as a weapon to battle with enemies. In fact, this martial art has been playing since Somdet Phra Ekatotsarot reign. Furthermore, Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Maha Rat (King of Thonburi) at that time is really interested in Muay Thai. Also, he has good skills in Muay Thai, and Krabi Krabong. When he was 6, Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Maha Rat attended to study at War Kosawat (Wat Klang) and practiced his Muay Thai skill from the military in the grand palace During Rattanakosin Period (1788), according to historical record, there were two French steersmen who have well-skilled in Muay that came into Thailand to battle Muay skill with Thais. At that time, there was Muen Phalan; who is a military in the grand palace that has well-skilled in Muay Thai, was selected to fight with the two French steersmen. Additionally, at this period, there was found major evidence which is really significant related to Muay Thai--the treatise of traditional Muay Thai.
文摘MS (multiple sclerosis) is a demyelinating disease that can cause physical, psychological changes. Objective: Verify the influence of practicing the sport of Muay Thai in an MS patient. Method: Case study subject, a 28-yeax-old single man, functional systems Scale (EDSS) 01, type of MS recurring relapsing was evaluated before and after six months of sports practice. The following instruments were applied: the personality factor battery (BFP); pfister colored pyramids (TPC); concentrated attention test (D2); visual selective attention scale (EASV); social skills inventory (IHS); a nonverbal intelligence test-Vienna Matxices (WMT-2); visual face memory test (MVR); all brazilian psychological test; The Equiscala and Berg scale were performed to evaluate balance; modified fatigue impact scale (MFIS) to assess fatigue; and to evaluate quality of life scale (MSQOL-54). Result: Concerning the attentional aspects, in D2, the result showed improvement in the percentile of errors. The EASV and MVR results presented a lower average and then an average general classification. The results of BFP and TPC did not change. For the IHS, there was a change in the total score that showed more prudence. The score in both balance evaluation indicated excellent balance. The MFIS and MSQOL-54 showed there was no improvement in the fatigue index and quality of life. There was improvement in the level of nonverbal intelligence, visual memory, selective attention and behavioral change in social skills. Conclusion: After practicing Muay Thai for six months the patient obtained cognitive improvement.