Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing or The Art of the Eight Limbs, is a martial art founded in ancient tradition (first called Muay Boran) and a multi-faceted workout. The national sport of Thailand receives much attention for its use of elbows and knees, as well as kicks and punches. The sport involves intense spurts of cardio/aerobic workout, usually practiced in several 3 to 6 minute rounds; strength training in its technique; and core building through kicking and form. Further information and expert training can be garnered at various gyms in the San Francisco Area (to name a few): Fairtex Muay Thai www.fairtex.com World Muay Thai www.worldteamusa.com Gym445 www.gym445.com Pacific Ring Sports http://www.pacificringsports.com/