Namman Muay

Namman Muay (or 'Muay Thai Boxing Liniment or oil') is a herbal liniment made from botanical products from Thailand. Its main active ingredients are known to reduce inflammation and aid in blood circulation.^{[citation needed]} A side benefit is that the wintergreen scent is believed to open nasal passages thus helping to improve oxygen intake while increasing alertness.^{[citation needed]}

Uses

Namman Muay is a warming agent which prepares the body for strenuous activity, or aids in helping the body recuperate.^{[citation needed]} Namman Muay aids in maintaining consistency in training and strenuous activity by helping eliminate or reduce nagging aches and pains. Namman Muay is used by sport and massage therapists.

Background

Pone Kingpetch with his coach, Thongtos Intratat (at left), the first bottler of Namman Muay

Namman Muay is only made in Thailand. Although the current CEO is Thai and a direct descendant of the founder who officially formulated it, he has a doctorate in Pharmacology from USC.^{[citation needed]} His father who led the company before him was also a western boxing coach and trained Thailand's first World Boxing champion: three-time Flyweight Champion Pone Kingpetch.

Throughout Thailand, Namman Muay is clearly visible in every Muay Thai gym and camp, and at every fight promotion.^{[citation needed]} Fighter's bodies are rubbed with liniment after a slight warm-up such as jumping rope. This is done at workouts and as a pre-fight procedure and also after a bout. Stadiums include massaging areas with benches where fighters have liniment such as Namman Muay applied.

Rules

In addition to being used in Muay Thai fights, Namman Muay is also permitted by the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF). Regarding cornermen and trainers, the IKF rules state that "liniment rubs such as Muay Thai Oil etc., may be used on the fighter's body."^[1] Such liniments are not allowed on the fighter's face.^[1]

Videos

• Instructional pre-fight massage video, with Chai Sirisute

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Rules Regarding Cornermen & Trainers". Rules & Regulations. International Kickboxing Federation. http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/Rules.htm. Retrieved 25 November 2010.