From collapsed house idol to entertainment superstar

In fact, a saying has been spread in recent years that ancient Muay Thai originated from our Guangxi Angquan because there are many similarities.

But in fact, not only ancient Muay Thai and Guang boxing, but also Burmese boxing, Khmer boxing, and other boxing styles in Southeast Asia are very similar, because they are all high-mountain boxing types and have deep roots.

However, since the specific history of Ang Quan cannot be tested, it can be regarded as a complete blur.

It must be mentioned here that in the short videos that are often circulated on the Internet, a few spirited young men are doing a set of fierce boxing routines with fists and elbows, and then seriously popularizing science that Aung Boxing is Muay Thai, the ancestor of Burmese boxing. Yes, in fact, nine and a half of the ten "inheriters" are fake, and the half that is true is probably out of caution to prevent being slapped in the face (dog head).

In fact, Ang Quan has faced the crisis of being lost due to historical reasons in China. At one time, there were only 3-50 inheritors of Ang Quan left.

In fact, most of the "inheritors" in those short videos still use Muay Thai short-fight routines. What's more, they are somewhat similar to the blind monks in League of Legends. They look handsome and fierce, and almost without exception, they all It's something to gain traffic.

Under the false rumors, it actually seems to be subtly tainted with the habits of the kimchi country next door.

But no matter what, among these "close relatives" boxing styles, Muay Thai is undoubtedly the best boxing style that has inherited the past and opened up the future.

Even due to the vigorous promotion of Thailand itself and the fierce boxing style, Muay Thai is vaguely known as the strongest standing fighting technique in free fighting.

What aroused Ding Zhi's interest was also the ancient Muay Thai that Tony Jia learned. In fact, it is quite different from modern Muay Thai.

The most obvious one is Tony Jaa's very famous look in "Boxing Fighter", which is that his hands are tied with hemp rope, which is highly recognizable.

This is actually the unique "tangling style" of ancient Muay Thai. The effect is actually similar to the power of the finger tiger, and its lethality is extremely strong.

However, beginners often injure themselves with hemp ropes when practicing.

"Too cruel!"

In front of the camera, Aya watched the apprentices in the boxing gym practice their kicks, whipping their legs against the wooden stakes wrapped with hemp rope, making bursts of muffled sounds, as if the legs were not her own. .

But obviously it's just their daily training.

For example, some Muay Thai fighters with superb boxing skills can easily break a bowl-wide banana tree with one kick.

Compared with our real martial arts, which is not obvious, and the clowns like Mouse Oji are popular, Muay Thai is so popular all over the world. It obviously relies on its very intuitive destructive power and visual impact, which are not as relevant as practicality. In terms of communication effect, it is actually equally important.

"You think Ding Zhi, do you really want to learn this?"

Aya and director Sun Qi, who was following the camera, made eye contact and swallowed.

In the program they were recording this time, Ding Zhi was supposed to go on a roughly two-week trip to Thailand according to the schedule arranged by the program team.

This is also the most time that Ding Zhi can give to the "Adventures in Life" program team.

I originally thought that Ding Zhi would ask the program team to contact a boxing gym in Thailand step by step, and then appreciate the customs and customs of Thailand, feel the exotic customs, eat mango fried rice or something, and finally return to the main line of learning boxing.

After all, according to the original assumptions of the director and host, it was impossible for Ding Zhi to really learn Muay Thai in such a short period of time as two weeks, which only requires years of practice to achieve success.

Who knows that the first step will be far from the chosen plan.

Ding Zhi directly used his connections (Tony Jaa) to find his fellow junior Tuochai.

And what he wants to try to understand and learn is ancient Muay Thai, which is countless times more brutal and ferocious than modern Muay Thai.

In fact, ancient Muay Thai is not very popular in their country today.

Because ancient Muay Thai itself is a battlefield boxing method, and one hit is fatal when running. Nowadays, its practicality in the ring cannot compare with modern Muay Thai.

Just like our national martial arts that advertises as "killing skills", in peacetime, modern Muay Thai, which has better practicality (competition) and appreciation, is actually more popular.

The photographer in charge of the camera suddenly turned the camera to one side.

Aya also looked over at the same time, only to see that at this time, Ding Zhi's upper body was naked, and his hands were wrapped in the same "tangle style" as Tony Jaa in "Fighter", officially appearing in front of the camera.

Ding Zhi showed off his well-proportioned and powerful body in "The Hunt".

Even when it was first released, rumors circulated on the Internet that Ding Zhi's muscles were actually special effects realized through CG technology.

It wasn't until the footage of Ding Zhi's filming of the fight scene leaked that he completely dispelled the nonsense.

The Ding Zhi who now appears in front of the camera of the program is indeed no less powerful than the one shown in the movie "The Hunt", and even more oppressive than at that time.

Because at that time, the character Wang Yuanyang was actually relatively thin because he was a prisoner who had just been released from prison.

At this time, Ding Zhi's exposed body was in a normal state, strong and powerful, and every bulging muscle was filled with the beauty of power under the light.

"In comparison at this time, you seem to be more like a boxer than a star!"

Aya said something jokingly that made Ding Zhi feel familiar.

His friend Lao Chen, the owner of the fight club, also said this more than once.

There is no way, there is too strong a contrast and sense of separation between Ding Zhi who is in a fighting state and the one who appears in front of everyone as a star.

Under the guidance of Tochai, Ding Zhi began his ancient Muay Thai practice.

"Dong! Bang! Bang!"

He meticulously learned the basic movements and followed Tocai's movements, just like a beginner, and he did not hesitate in the slightest just because he was a master of several Chinese martial arts.

But from observing to getting started, Ding Zhi spent extremely fast time.

After all, things like fighting, especially the basic part, are self-explanatory, and are not so profound as to be unfathomable.

This is also the one time that Aya has relatively little communication with the guests among the many episodes of the program she has recorded.

After all, practice requires concentration.

But unexpectedly, in front of the photographer's precise and calm lens, Ding Zhi just boxing seemed to have an attraction that people can't take away.

"Hey! Zhi!"

While Ding Zhi was concentrating on adjusting his boxing stance, Tochai was suddenly called out. When he came back, an elderly gentleman also came with him.

Hearing the shouts, Ding Zhi stopped what he was doing.

"This is our master, Mr. Changqiu!"

The old gentleman put his hands together and performed a very common etiquette on Ding Zhi in Thailand.

Ding Zhi also learned to return the gift.

Not far away, the camera of the program team zoomed in, and Aya also moved forward with the translator.

Aya knew that this was the real master of this boxing gym, and he was an old man with a short haircut and white beard and hair.

He is also the mentor of Thai kung fu superstar Tony Jaa, a true ancient Muay Thai master.

Underneath his dark complexion, he still had a strong body. Although his beard and hair were white, his age still reflected his age. He looked only about fifty years old.

But according to Tony Jia and Ding Zhi, his teacher is actually approaching his seventies now.

When he showed up at the show, he briefly met the director and Ding Zhi. His attitude couldn't be called cold, but he couldn't be said to be very enthusiastic either.

But at this time, for some unknown reason, he suddenly started talking to Ding Zhi again.

"Bolang Yilin's Chinese friend, have you ever learned Muay Thai?"

Berlang Yilin is Tony Jaa's Thai name.

Aya saw the old master asking Ding Zhi a question with some doubts.

Ding Zhi just shook his head, and then replied in Thai.

Aya only understood what it meant after listening to the explanation from the translator next to her.

Ding Zhi's reply was: "I have never learned Muay Thai, but I have learned our country's traditional martial arts."

The old master just nodded, "You have a very good foundation and are very talented in learning Muay Thai."

After that, as if he had finished saying what he wanted to say, he turned around and went back to the back room.

When everyone on the program team was confused, Tocai explained.

It turned out that this master of Tsang Qiu had not personally taught a disciple for many years, and Tony Jia was considered his closed disciple.

Tochai continued to explain with some envy.

"The master rarely praises new apprentices. So far, the two people he has praised are my senior brother Buakaw, the current prince of Muay Thai, and the other is my junior brother Tony Jaa.

He praises you so much because he obviously thinks your talent is very high."

As soon as these words came out, Aya and director Sun Qi looked at each other after hearing the interpreter's explanation, their eyes full of surprise.

It can be said that Ding Zhi has refreshed their inherent impression of him time and time again.