Namman Muay
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Namman Muay is a herbal liniment
made from botanical products from Thailand. Its main active ingredients are known to reduce inflammation and aid in blood circulation. A side benefit is that the wintergreen scent is believed to open nasal passages thus helping to improve oxygen intake while increasing alertness.
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Throughout Thailand, Namman Muay is clearly visible in every Muay Thai gym and camp, and at every fight promotion. Fighter's bodies are rubbed with liniment after a slight warm-up such as jumping rope. This is done at workouts and as a pre-fight procedure and also after a bout. Stadiums include massaging areas with benches where fighters have liniment such as Namman Muay applied.
(IKF). Regarding cornermen and trainers, the IKF rules state that "liniment rubs such as Muay Thai Oil etc., may be used on the fighter's body." Such liniments are not allowed on the fighter's face.
Liniment
Liniment , from the Latin linere, to anoint, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Preparations of this type are also called balm...
made from botanical products from Thailand. Its main active ingredients are known to reduce inflammation and aid in blood circulation. A side benefit is that the wintergreen scent is believed to open nasal passages thus helping to improve oxygen intake while increasing alertness.
Uses
Namman Muay is a warming agent which prepares the body for strenuous activity, or aids in helping the body recuperate. Namman Muay aids in maintaining consistency in training and strenuous activity by helping eliminate or reduce nagging aches and pains. Namman Muay is used by sport and massage therapists.Background
Namman Muay is only made in Thailand. Although the current CEO is Thai and a direct descendant of the founder who officially formulated it, he has a doctorate in Pharmacology from USC. His father who led the company before him was also a western boxing coach and trained Thailand's first World Boxing champion: three-time Flyweight Champion Pone KingpetchPone Kingpetch
Pone Kingpetch , a.k.a. Mana Seedokbuab was a professional Thai boxer and three time world flyweight champion. He became Thailand's first world boxing champion on April 16, 1960 when he defeated Pascual Pérez of Argentina at Lumphini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for the world flyweight championship...
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Throughout Thailand, Namman Muay is clearly visible in every Muay Thai gym and camp, and at every fight promotion. Fighter's bodies are rubbed with liniment after a slight warm-up such as jumping rope. This is done at workouts and as a pre-fight procedure and also after a bout. Stadiums include massaging areas with benches where fighters have liniment such as Namman Muay applied.
Rules
In addition to being used in Muay Thai fights, Namman Muay is also permitted by the International Kickboxing FederationInternational Kickboxing Federation
The International Kickboxing Federation is a kickboxing sanctioning body. The IKF World Headquarters in the USA oversees IKF World Operations with the rest of the IKF World Team.-Styles:...
(IKF). Regarding cornermen and trainers, the IKF rules state that "liniment rubs such as Muay Thai Oil etc., may be used on the fighter's body." Such liniments are not allowed on the fighter's face.
Videos
- Instructional pre-fight massage video, with Chai SirisuteChai SirisuteAjarn Surachai Sirisute , commonly known as Chai Sirisute, is a martial arts Instructor who is the founder and President of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA and responsible for introducing Muay Thai to the United States...