Today (17 March) is The National Muay Thai Day .
This Day is dedicated to Nai Khanom Thom, who according to legend defeated 10 Burmese fighters to win his freedom from captivity around the year 1774.
His feast is celebrated every March 17 as "Boxers Day" or "National Muay Thai Day" in his honor. Every time you practice Muay Thai - every time you strike a bag with your elbow or throw a thunderous roundhouse kick - you honor Nai Khanom Tom's memory and achievement, whether you know it or not.
Source: European Muaythai Federation.
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