2.  A Thai martial art which has been around for 2,000 years

4. • Combat fighters use
their
elbows, knees, fists, a
nd kicks to crush their
opponents
• It requires years of
disciplined training to
be able to get
conditioned to the
intense workout, the
grueling fights, and
toughening shins

6.  Muay Thai fighters usually spend a good amount of time
toughening their shins against banana trees or sometimes by rolling
glass bottles across their shins

7.  The Wai Khru Ceremony is one in which due respect is given
to masters and teachers

8.  Sports in general helps to boost confidence and Muay Thai is
no exception

9.  Children begin training as young as 5 years old
where they sometimes live at the gym where they train

10.  Muay Thai fighters have
the humbleness to be
honest to themselves and
work on their weaknesses

12.  Just like shin
conditioning, I learned to
constantly condition my
brain and soul
 I learned to own my
weaknesses and harness
opportunities to work on
improving them

13.  I learned to be proactive
rather than reactive
 I learned
to strike
while the
iron is hot

14.  I learned that self
discipline is more regulating
than imposed discipline
• I learned to think
ahead of my
opponents

15.  Respecting role models
is key to achieving
success in our lives