Namman Muay

Namman Muay (or 'Muay Thai Boxing Liniment or oil') is a herbal liniment made by regional botanicals from Thailand. Its main active ingredients are natural.
Uses
Namman Muay is used as a warming agent to prepare the body for strenuous activity and to aid in helping the body recuperate. Namman Muay aids in maintaining consistency in training and strenuous activity by helping eliminate or reduce nagging aches and pains. It is touted to aid peak performance consistency. Namman Muay is used by Martial artists / athletes from all disciplines and by sport and massage therapists.
Background
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. 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. Fighter's bodies are rubbed with liniment after a slight warm-up such as jumping rope, running, or shadow boxing. This is done at workouts and as a pre-fight procedure and also after strenuous activity. Boxing Stadiums in Thailand include massaging areas with benches where fighters have Namman Muay liniment vigorously massaged on.
Rules
In addition to being used in Muay Thai fights in Thailand, 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." Such liniments are not allowed on the fighter's face.<ref name=IKF/>
Videos
*Instructional pre-fight massage video, with Chai Sirisute

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