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Ram Muay /RUM MOO-AY/

Ram Muay (Thai: รำมวย, pronounced RUM MOO-AY) is a Muay Thai culture term. The danced portion of the pre-fight ritual, performed to sarama music. Movements are stylised and often tell a story; each camp or region has its own sequence. It is also written Ram muay and Boxing dance. Related terms: Wai Kru, Sarama and Yang Sam Khum.

Meaning

Ram Muayรำมวย
The danced portion of the pre-fight ritual, performed to sarama music. Movements are stylised and often tell a story; each camp or region has its own sequence.
TermRam Muay
Thai scriptรำมวย
Pronunciation (approx.)RUM MOO-AY
Also writtenRam muay, Boxing dance
CategoryCulture

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Questions about Ram Muay

What does Ram Muay mean in Muay Thai?

The danced portion of the pre-fight ritual, performed to sarama music. Movements are stylised and often tell a story; each camp or region has its own sequence.

How do you pronounce Ram Muay?

Ram Muay is pronounced roughly RUM MOO-AY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Ram Muay written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written รำมวย.

What are other spellings of Ram Muay?

It is also written Ram muay and Boxing dance. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Ram Muay?

Related terms: Wai Kru, Sarama and Yang Sam Khum.

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