มวยไชยา
Muay chaiya
Reading: muay chai-yaa
Chaiya boxing
ThaiMuay Thai
Meaning
Regional style of Muay boran from Chaiya in southern Thailand, known for its tight defensive guard and close-range elbows and knees.
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