| In the world of martial arts and loads of its | | | | over the world. |
| different forms, are these two entirely different, | | | | Muay Thai, apart from being called as kick boxing |
| yet a little connected martial arts forms- Silat | | | | is also frequently regarded as the art of 8 limbs. |
| martial arts and Muay Thai techniques. Silat has its | | | | In the past, where this self defense in Thailand |
| roots in the traditions and culture of Malaysia, | | | | was usually meant for entertainment of Kings and |
| while Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. | | | | spectators, Silat was a passion of royal families |
| Silat is a very broad term used to define a form | | | | and crowned heads. Silat skills were considered to |
| of martial arts, which includes different styles and | | | | be a royal trait, way back in Malaysia. This martial |
| techniques, use of kicks and palms' being one of | | | | art being a fighting art for fighters, is broadly |
| them and this is why many a times it is related to | | | | divided into two parts- minor techniques, also |
| Muay Thai. But this Thailand national self defense | | | | called as Luk Mai and major techniques, called as |
| is a much narrower term and is now used in place | | | | Mae Mai. Various techniques of kick boxing |
| of Kick boxing. | | | | basically include punches, kicks and use of elbow. |
| Muay Thai or kick boxing is a very difficult martial | | | | The system of Silat self defense moves is lay |
| art form to acquire and become proficient in. It is | | | | down is seven topics such as the bunga (the |
| now a defined sport, which is practiced | | | | defensive and striking position), the jurus (the art |
| throughout the world, with quarterly and yearly | | | | of attack and defense), the belebat (the art of |
| championships being taking place on both national | | | | the defensive and counter attack movements), |
| and international levels. This martial art is the chief | | | | the tapak (the routine of step pattern |
| fighting and warfare sport, which has gained | | | | movements), the buah (the self defense), the |
| immense popularity all over the world. Silat on the | | | | tempur seni (the art of self defense combat) and |
| other hand, is to not very difficult to learn and is | | | | the tempur beladiri (the fast action of combat |
| perfect for every individual for self defense and | | | | sparring). Use of weapons in advanced stages of |
| safeguarding purposes. With over 100 forms and | | | | Silat is very common, while in Muay Thai |
| styles, Silat is a very diverse and unique martial | | | | techniques it is not. |
| art form, which is now practiced extensively all | | | | |