Kick boxing actually originated from history when close contact fighting was a common from of battle strategy. In 1560 King Naresuan included it in Thailand's military training . Kick boxing allows participants to use gloved fists as well as their feet, elbows, knees, thighs and shoulders. Fighters gain points for each blow, and there are no restrictions in where you can hit. Net takraw is similar to volleyball, the players cannot use their hands but are allowed to utilize their head, feet, knees, elbows or any part of their body to hit the ball over the net without it touching the ground.
Players demonstrate very difficult maneuvers in an effort to show their skill and please the crowd.
This version of the sport is an official sport at the SEA Games in Asia. Net Takraw can be seen in Bangkok at the National Stadium.