Martial Arts Articles By Daniel Docto

Daniel C. Docto aka "Doc" is of Filipino and American decent. He was born in the United States and moved to Thailand when he received an invitation from Mr. Wong, who saw his great passion for the Sport of MuayThai and the nation of Thailand. Daniel C. Docto aka “DOC” is the writer of monthly Muay Thai articles, he trains at all the Muay Thai gyms in the Ao Nang Krabi area, he teaches personal fitness and fight training and English announcing at Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Stadium on Friday nights.
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“Muay” means to “Fight” and “Thai” is Thailand and “Muay Thai” comes from “Muay Boran” which is Thailand’s ancient fighting defense system that has become Thailand’s National Sport. Around 1920 “Muay Thai” (Thailand Kickboxing) adopted safety rules, gloves and an official boxing ring. This National Sport is very unique in Thailand, it is the Grand Dad of kickboxing and, there is Muay Thai Fighters/ Champions in all 76 provinces in Thailand and there are fights almost everyday … 365 days a year and in some cities there are 3 to 4 fight events going on in one night!! (Read Article)

My name is Daniel C. Docto aka “DOC”, I am a local resident in Ao Nang Krabi, I learned Muay Thai from a Thai Champion that lived in America USA and now I practice and teach the Sport here in South Thailand. My trainer in Krabi asked if I would compete in an all Thai Sport event … I would be the only farang (foreigner) to fight in this promotion. I was honored to be asked to do such an event and many of my Thai friends would be able to see me perform their National Sport.
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