Q 01/05

Muay Thai is famously nicknamed the "Art of" how many "Limbs"?

A) Six

B) Four

C) Eight

D) Seven

Answer · why

C) Eight

The eight are the two fists, two elbows, two knees and two shins, all of which are legal striking weapons.

Q 02/05

A Thai boxer is known in Thai by what two-word term?

A) Kru Muay

B) Sanam Muay

C) Nak Muay

D) Khun Muay

Answer · why

C) Nak Muay

Foreigners training in Thailand are sometimes called Nak Muay Farang, literally "foreign boxer".

Q 03/05

What is the name of the headband a Muay Thai fighter wears into the ring before a bout?

A) Khat chueak

B) Mongkhon

C) Wai khru

D) Pra jiad

Answer · why

B) Mongkhon

It is traditionally presented by a trainer when the fighter is judged ready to represent the gym, and is removed and placed in the corner after the pr...

Q 04/05

The armbands worn by Muay Thai fighters are called what?

A) Mae mai

B) Pra jiad

C) Luk mai

D) Mongkhon

Answer · why

B) Pra jiad

Their origin story: warriors tied strips of a mother's sarong around their arms for luck before going into battle.

Q 05/05

Which two Bangkok venues are considered the two main stadiums of modern Muay Thai?

A) Impact Arena and Thephasadin

B) Suan Kulap and Suan Sanuk

C) Lumpinee and Rajadamnern

D) Omnoi and Channel 7

Answer · why

C) Lumpinee and Rajadamnern

Both run their own ranking systems and championship belts, and a Lumpinee or Rajadamnern title is still the most prestigious prize in the sport.