01 September 2024

Muay Thai

Thai fighting style created in 13th century. Also known as Muay Boran.

Muay Thai was developed by the Siamese army as a form of self defence in 13th century, according to the King Ram Khamhaeng's war strategics manual.


Panantukan

Filipino fighting style. Also known as Suntukan and Mano-Mano.

The development of panantukan can be traced back to the pre-colonial period in the Philippines (before 1565), where tribal communities created hand-to-hand combat techniques for self defence and warfare.