Muay Thai, also known as the "Art of Eight Limbs," is a combat sport that originated in Thailand. It's a striking art that combines punches, kicks, elbow strikes, and knee strikes to create an effective fighting style. One of the reasons why Muay Thai has become so popular is its practicality in real-life situations. Unlike some martial arts that focus on forms or katas, Muay Thai training involves sparring and drilling techniques with live opponents.

While other martial arts like Karate or Taekwondo have their strengths, they don't always translate well to real-world scenarios. For example, Karate practitioners may be excellent at executing powerful kicks and punches but might not know how to defend themselves against grappling attacks. On the other hand, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses heavily on ground fighting techniques but does not have much emphasis on striking techniques.