Translation 1

It is said that muay Thai is the most dangerous ring sport in the world but those who have not seen it often laugh when they learn that boxers can weigh only 45 kilograms. No one knows for certain how or when muay Thai came about. In the past, during a match, there would be no timekeeper, no rest between rounds, and no use of gloves. It was only in 1919 that gloves were used, which considerably helped reduce fatality and injury rates. Muay Thai differs from most martial arts which only allow the use of fists and feet; Thais believe that, in fighting, we can use any part of our body.

In muay Thai camps in Thailand, most of which are in the Northeast, village youngsters may have their first competition at about eight years old. Some of these children are trained by coaches who are usually former champions. In some parts of the country, muay Thai is a way out of poverty for rural children.

Translation 2

It is said that muay Thai is the most dangerous ring sport in the world but those who have not seen it oftenlaugh when they learn that the boxers can weigh only 45 kilograms.  No one knows for certain how or when muay Thai developed.  In the past, during a match, there would be no timekeeper, no rest between rounds, and no use ofgloves.  It was only in 1919 that gloves were used which considerably helped reduce fatality and injury rates.  Muay Thai differs from most martial arts which only allow the use of fists and feet, but Thais believe that in fightingwe can use any part of our body.

In muay Thai camps in Thailand, most of which are in the Northeast, village youngsters may have their firstcompetition at about eight years old.  Some of these children have coaches who are usually former champions to takecare of them.  In some parts of the country, muay Thai is a way for rural children to get out of poverty.