Criminals in Thailand can be used to get out of jail, beating in the prison Thai boxing

Thai boxing - ancient martial iskusstvo



In a world where prisoners usually shorten for good behavior, the rules of Thai Klong Prem Central Prison seem strange.

It will shorten the life prisoners contrary - compete against fighters from other countries in the tournament under the name "Prison Fight" - a charity event organized by the Department of Correctional Thailand. Boxing match held regularly in a variety of Thai prisons, giving inmates the opportunity to significantly reduce the term of imprisonment, or even go free.

The winners have the opportunity to meet with the warden and get the prize money. Of course, the Thai prisoners win nine out of ten fights - and because they seek freedom, and because almost all of them men with years of experience. But to engage in combat, they must demonstrate good behavior.





The prisoners belong to such a possibility is quite seriously and train every day. In Thai prisons have special arena for fights where fights occur. Boxing is actually carried out in the ring, and the audience cheer the fighters and inmates from the stands. Sometimes these tournaments there are one or two women.





Before the battle opponents pass the standard check - measured height and weight. Previously, soldiers had never met and do not have even a rough idea of ​​the style of fighting each other. Before the battle, the fighters perform complicated dance Hru Ram Muay Wai and only then begin to box.



For the first time, "Prison battle" was held in January 2013., it is based on a local legend that dates back to 1774. Nai Khanomtom Thai fighter, was imprisoned in a Thai prison, he had to win nine Burmese champions in a row for the pleasure of the King of Mangroves. King liked so much fight, he gave freedom to the winner and two wives.









via factroom.ru