Often referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs,” Muay Thai is a traditional martial art and the national sport of Thailand. It is a stand-up striking discipline that utilizes the fighter’s fists, elbows, knees, and shins as weapons. Muay Thai is known for its powerful and dynamic striking, as well as its use of the clinch—a close-range grappling position from which fighters can deliver knee and elbow strikes. It is a highly effective and physically demanding discipline that is a cornerstone of many modern MMA fighters’ striking arsenals.