knees & elbows

words and photography: steven counts

Once of interest only inside the country’s borders, the centuries-old martial art-cum-national pastime of Thailand is changing along with the global landscape. Nowadays, Muay Thai’s best move far beyond the glories of Bangkok billboards to world kickboxing and UFC riches. Meanwhile, the nation’s rural landscape is teeming with Muay Thai training schools and younger ages. Some come to learn the ancient traditions, some to earn their family’s keep. All dream of becoming champions.

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