Lord Vutulaki wrote:Luigi wrote:KB was slowly developed by individuals starting in the 50s, Sanda was systematized by the communist government in the 20s. KB is Sanda without throws would be more accurate, both are clearly distinct though.
KB is a watered down version of MT, MT has been around since the second Burmese invasion yes?
KB is karate+boxing. The Thais like to point out that the pioneers of kickboxing in Japan were inspired by seeing Muay Thai, but that doesnt explain how American "Full Contact Karate" was identical to KB without Thai influence.
Also, MT is Muay Boran+Western boxing. If you look at the early history of Muay Thai, the stadiums were originally used for Western boxing matches while people were still doing Muay Boran in sand pits. Muay Thai was created as a fusion of the two styles. If you choose to consider MT as simply Boran with boxing gloves on then I dont see why you wouldnt consider KB to be karate with boxing gloves on.