What is "The Wai"?: Muay Thai Greeting & Sign of Respect

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • The Wai is a gesture of respect; it's a way to say hello, to apologize, or show honor to an instructor or gym. So the next time you're in Muay Thai class, be sure to bring your hands to your head and bow to your Kru, partner, and facility!
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Комментарии • 216

  • @Luffytaro39
    @Luffytaro39 6 лет назад +77

    AHHH YES SHANE EDUCATING US THAT FIGHTING IS NOT JUST ABOUT HURTING POEPLE BUT ALSO ABOUT SHOWING RESPECT

    • @benebeer
      @benebeer 6 лет назад

      Deal MasterHd you get respect by hurting people

    • @Luffytaro39
      @Luffytaro39 6 лет назад +4

      Benny Beer that's not treu bro

  • @daniels.segura8993
    @daniels.segura8993 6 лет назад +8

    I love how important are humbleness and respect in martial arts’ philosophy.
    Those are key when you have to beat ass as well.

  • @i_love_crpg
    @i_love_crpg 6 лет назад +78

    Its generally a thing in asian culture to do stuff like this. But its a good thing to not limit such cultural things to one group of people

    • @benjaminchyau
      @benjaminchyau 6 лет назад +5

      sjw's call this cultural appropriations...u must be offended by everything

    • @Mila_BK
      @Mila_BK 6 лет назад +1

      responses are the triggered ones lmao.
      It is common in Asian culture to bow to show respect, or as a greeting, but in specifically Thai culture you say sawaideekhrap or swaideekha along with it, and do it at specific times.

    • @choiettech
      @choiettech 4 года назад +2

      I'll be honest this style of bowing seems more specific to the Thai region. You won't find this specific one elsewhere in Asia.

  • @orderofscribes
    @orderofscribes 6 лет назад +167

    Ok so now I know the wai, what about the how?

  • @DRINKIWHISKY
    @DRINKIWHISKY 6 лет назад +109

    Oh, so that's wai they do that

    • @Serkan29
      @Serkan29 6 лет назад

      Saitama Caped Baldy Dude...
      Actually it wasn't that bad.

  • @MyTHEminer
    @MyTHEminer 6 лет назад +110

    wai tho?

  • @bmwdriver89
    @bmwdriver89 6 лет назад +3

    Just joined a gym and finding your videos extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing. Great job, keep it up

  • @janmichaelportugaleza405
    @janmichaelportugaleza405 6 лет назад +2

    I'm not Thai (Filipino) but I practice Muay Thai. We always greet each other like this. So it became a habit for me to do the wai even in public.

  • @henryd.217
    @henryd.217 4 года назад +7

    I'll be having my first muay thai lessons tomorrow. Thanks for the tip! Btw, I like how make everything in the video so cool without consuming 30 minutes of our time. Short but informative. Subscribed!

  • @toomuchsomuch7840
    @toomuchsomuch7840 6 лет назад +1

    Hi Shane I'm from thailand and I'm a lot of support u even i don't good at eng .I try to speak and learn eng form your content.

  • @exxxtraemo9600
    @exxxtraemo9600 6 лет назад +4

    Another great video as always Shane, keep it up I love your channel!

  • @kylanflynn1598
    @kylanflynn1598 6 лет назад +17

    Very similar to Osu! (Push!) in some Karate / Jujitsu disciplines.

    • @MarioUcomics
      @MarioUcomics 6 лет назад +2

      Usually mainland Japanese karate post-shotokan era karate styles like Kyokushin. Generally not Okinawan Karate styles like Uechi Ryu, Shorin Ryu etc

    • @kylanflynn1598
      @kylanflynn1598 6 лет назад

      Mario U It wasn't a practice when I took Shorin and bows were all done hands at sides. Goju we use it and only Sensei and Shihan get hands at sides, everyone else gets right hand fist left hand chop.

  • @GeorgetheGrey
    @GeorgetheGrey 6 лет назад +1

    I like the info on Thai & martial-art traditions. Very interesting.

  • @tjgarbrandt3669
    @tjgarbrandt3669 6 лет назад +1

    That's a valuable tip Shane.I knew how to do it but,I didn't know how to use it.So,this was very helpful and valuable 🙂👏

  • @snoxbox
    @snoxbox 6 лет назад +4

    after watching your videos all these years and practicing what you teach us, when do I stop being an underdog?

  • @bigplay5720
    @bigplay5720 6 лет назад

    Hey Shane thx for showing me this as I'm going to Thailand very soon thx u my freind

  • @ripalltrac
    @ripalltrac 2 года назад

    Man knows the fight game well from respect to pure technique !! Oss

  • @thaiclassic2977
    @thaiclassic2977 6 лет назад

    Very good video 👍

  • @happytroll2477
    @happytroll2477 6 лет назад +1

    Once again another great video

  • @shubham.bahodia
    @shubham.bahodia 6 лет назад +1

    Well it's called "namaste/namashkaar" in indie culture and it's a sign of respect which is used in kalaripayattu (oldest warfare system) .

  • @allegreUno
    @allegreUno 5 лет назад

    Respect, is a good practice!

  • @loaiahmedtharwat9258
    @loaiahmedtharwat9258 6 лет назад +1

    shane plz make a viedo about how to deffend kicks espicaly kicks in nuts

  • @skaterunner16735
    @skaterunner16735 6 лет назад +1

    Thankyou!

  • @themusicgaragetmg2330
    @themusicgaragetmg2330 6 лет назад

    Thanks! That was very helpful!

  • @marcusdamianbaloyo1336
    @marcusdamianbaloyo1336 6 лет назад

    Made me proud, Shane! The Wai! ไว้

  • @ahmadzaki-xl7sh
    @ahmadzaki-xl7sh 11 месяцев назад

    Great knowledge sir ;😁

  • @andresjim6490
    @andresjim6490 2 года назад

    Thanks.

  • @georgeup9282
    @georgeup9282 6 лет назад

    Hey Shane I've seen a video where you were sharing some boxing combos and i really liked the smoothness in your moves and timing . Would you like to make a video on that ?

  • @_bagiasedana2857
    @_bagiasedana2857 6 лет назад +1

    +fightTIPS hello my friend, could you answer my question please?, I am an Indonesian, sorry for my bad languange, i hope you understand, okay back to the topic, how to setting shedule training for weight training and martial art? It is do it the same time/ same day example, i train ma, and i also doing gym, its not too tired? Or now i am training ma and tomorrow i do weight training/cardio, and any more? Because i am thin guy, 172 cm, 58 kg, how should i do my friend? Please help me, so thanksfull for you, i hope you understand what i told

  • @infinitegaming2.05
    @infinitegaming2.05 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks that helped me a lot

  • @NumericHunter22
    @NumericHunter22 6 лет назад +21

    I'm actually Thai, and for males you say "Soo-Wah-dee-kahp" not
    "Soo-wah-dee-kwap" there gonna be laughing in there heads. For girls you say "Soo-wah-dee-kah" with no P. And yes everything else he did was correct, but I wasn't taught to put my hand near my face. The longer you how down the more respect given both ways. *If you have any Thai friends do this to there parents or Thai elders.*

    • @NumericHunter22
      @NumericHunter22 6 лет назад +1

      Also happy New years from my house to yours.

    • @SwissFech
      @SwissFech 6 лет назад +1

      ye i thought the same im also Thai

    • @joshuachung5514
      @joshuachung5514 6 лет назад +4

      Learned this in Thailand, but I was the only few foreigners who was doing it everywhere lol.

  • @kdc0079
    @kdc0079 6 лет назад

    What is your opinion on capoeira…I really want to learn more about it but there’s nothing near where I live

  • @michaelnikanorov1677
    @michaelnikanorov1677 6 лет назад

    Hey Shane say I did self training because I come from generations of fighters from Russia and I can't get my hands on a heavy bag etc how do I practice

  • @mrzswaga
    @mrzswaga 6 лет назад +5

    Why does saenchai and other muay thai fighters say "ooo wey" when he lands kicks?

  • @RaoGaganYadav525
    @RaoGaganYadav525 6 лет назад

    Shane you r awesome and it's my request that plz make a video on how to do a knockout using jabs, cross or hooks.

  • @rooroo9216
    @rooroo9216 6 лет назад

    I've heard of similar things in Japan, the lower the bow the more respect/apologetic for whatever reason the situation is. It can even go as far as a bow right down to the ground too. Idk if this is a myth or not but it could've originated as a way to show respect without giving up one of your limbs (like with a handshake) so an assassin or enemy couldn't stab and kill you. I could be wrong though. Anyway cheers Shane (that's probably the only Thai I know as of now. I won't exactly be having any amazing inspiring conversations any time soon, lol). I hope you had a fantastic Christmas, and I wish you all the best for the New year too!! :D

  • @patrickdavis1732
    @patrickdavis1732 6 лет назад

    So Shane I want to buy your mma hybrid gloves and I live in Australia. I opened up your link on the motivational video and it said that the page wasn’t found. I was wondering if that was because I live in Australia or because of another reason. If anyone can help me that would be great

  • @longtee1556
    @longtee1556 6 лет назад

    Hey someone tell me is my training schedule right because my friends said it is wrong...
    Monday chest,triceps
    Tuesday boxing
    Wednesday back and biceps
    Thursday boxing
    Friday legs and shoulders
    Saturday boxing
    Sunday rest

  • @TheFloozi
    @TheFloozi 6 лет назад +4

    Namaste By the Wai

  • @mrlin8699
    @mrlin8699 6 лет назад

    dude i got a boxing match in a week what do you think i can do to prepare for it

  • @gringobingo471
    @gringobingo471 6 лет назад

    I do this every time i enter the gym!

  • @daltonf6335
    @daltonf6335 6 лет назад +1

    Good video 👍👍 Respect💯

  • @alejandroromero6464
    @alejandroromero6464 Год назад

    I started Muay Thai a month ago, and I've seen everyone doing it and saying it but I didn't understand what the words were and what they meant.

  • @Peldupinda
    @Peldupinda 6 лет назад +2

    What does ‘oes’ or ‘oesh’ mean? I hear that a lot in mma gyms

  • @methheadredneck6715
    @methheadredneck6715 6 лет назад

    Shane can you do a video on
    In a mma fight if you happen to kill your opponent acidentelly Will you get suspended or go to jail.

  • @MaxiLim
    @MaxiLim 6 лет назад +10

    i almost died when he started with sawadee-CRAP HAHAHAHAHAHA

    • @justrobin1234
      @justrobin1234 5 лет назад

      Such strong pronunciation on the A lol

  • @SonGoku-rw1xp
    @SonGoku-rw1xp 6 лет назад

    Can you make a video about the Osu as well? I see you do if often but never understood it

  • @janmichaelportugaleza405
    @janmichaelportugaleza405 5 лет назад

    Hey Shane, it isnt a form of disrespect if I use the Wai in certain situations right? Like in saying thank you, or God Bless I find myself doing this. I'm not Thai but am influenced through their martial art.

    • @User-ue1um
      @User-ue1um 2 года назад +1

      Hey, I am three years late, but it is a sign of disrespect if you are using it outside the gym and or outside tradition,

  • @davidsith3091
    @davidsith3091 6 лет назад

    Funny how these habits often translate into day to day life. Even if Im working, or really anything. I do the taekwondo bow, or this thai one (if apologizing or thanking).

  • @hmt-0764
    @hmt-0764 3 года назад

    Shane are you forced to do it or can you decide not to do it because of religious reasons? i don't want to go to a muay Thai gym because of the ritual and bowing down to the Thai's religious belief as a Christian i can't do that please can you answer my question?

    • @craigway
      @craigway 4 месяца назад

      Im a christian too i dont wanna be bowing to any other religions but dont wanna disrespect people and seem rude im gonna do some more research

  • @MaximusWolfe
    @MaximusWolfe 6 лет назад +1

    Disrespect no man. Fear no man.

  • @wajahatwn2675
    @wajahatwn2675 6 лет назад +1

    Dude!! Your cool

  • @ayushkumarsingh1587
    @ayushkumarsingh1587 6 лет назад

    I m Not having any muay Thai coaching centre nearby so could you please tell me how can I learn muay Thai because I love muay Thai

    • @Mhz-jj5cs
      @Mhz-jj5cs 6 лет назад +2

      80% Thai people know Muay Thai. They can teach you. If you are his friend and ask him to teach you. ^ ^

  • @MaddatMatt
    @MaddatMatt Год назад

    The speech to text translatior.:. Starts this video with “sweet crap”
    i was watching with no volume.:.Took me a minute to 😂

  • @themartialartist1929
    @themartialartist1929 6 лет назад +1

    Shane ufc219 cyborg vs holly holm who do u want to win

  • @xcfu9471
    @xcfu9471 6 лет назад +1

    Dear Shane
    First:nice video I like your stuff XD
    Second: why are so many right handed muay Thai fighters standing southpaw?
    Thanks for ur answer
    PS pls never stop doing these videos

  • @kuna3569
    @kuna3569 6 лет назад +1

    I first heard sweaty crab

  • @JackHunter32
    @JackHunter32 6 лет назад

    he knows da wai,
    now all we need is to follow da queen

  • @mtalladin8326
    @mtalladin8326 6 лет назад

    can you please make a video on Dempsey roll

  • @callin2146
    @callin2146 6 лет назад

    Shane, what things you fill in your punching bag?

  • @doyouneedhelp5572
    @doyouneedhelp5572 4 года назад

    we say sawdecap when we entre the gym and while leaving and during class and when meeting our coach even outside the gym we do it like 100000 time a day

  • @chalongchainonghee2632
    @chalongchainonghee2632 6 лет назад

    สวัสดีครับ

  • @theovermansailor5519
    @theovermansailor5519 6 лет назад

    Bro,can you make a video on how to fight like Khabib nurmagommedov and how to properly counter that type of style .

  • @temez6689
    @temez6689 6 лет назад

    Shane tell me why i should start mma i really want to but i cant just like get my ass up and go to the gym

  • @theorycrackheados2436
    @theorycrackheados2436 6 лет назад

    Cool

  • @hassansattar1648
    @hassansattar1648 6 лет назад

    shane where can i buy the boxing glove from

  • @emanuel9918
    @emanuel9918 6 лет назад

    wow i need ed this

  • @atoubaji7383
    @atoubaji7383 6 лет назад +1

    now i can wai before i get my ass kicked

  • @kimberleybrearnbeesley9510
    @kimberleybrearnbeesley9510 6 лет назад

    Hey Shane my name Is Dylan I'm using my girlfriends account but I wanna say you are awesome dude straight up. You have inspired me to get back in shape and getting back in to MMA I would just like to say a big big thank for changing my life oh one more thing Mike Tyson Or Kimbo Slice

  • @joshsolomon4825
    @joshsolomon4825 6 лет назад

    I know this is irrelevent to the video but. Shane can you please make a video about weather MMA causes CTE because that is why a lot of people are not allowed to do mma or choose not to do it.

  • @alessandrocostacoutinho7745
    @alessandrocostacoutinho7745 6 лет назад

    Shane, talk about habits that can make you waste your energy during a fight

  • @tonygal9045
    @tonygal9045 9 месяцев назад

    😂 good luck sir. Sawadikap 🙏

  • @VaqueroVegano
    @VaqueroVegano 6 лет назад

    Tight

  • @Chris-xt7ol
    @Chris-xt7ol 6 лет назад

    Shane can you do a fight like episode with Michael Chandler love his striking style

  • @cyrilj.nerayath8118
    @cyrilj.nerayath8118 6 лет назад

    The wai is actually a greeting from Kerala and we say namskaram meaning welcome to apologise we say maappu or shamikkanam whish means sorry

  • @Ghost2743
    @Ghost2743 6 лет назад +1

    I never thought I'd have to tell you this of all people Shane... but tuck your fuckin elbows bro.

  • @CenaCold75
    @CenaCold75 6 лет назад

    A future video could be about wai kru :D

  • @ankushk3270
    @ankushk3270 6 лет назад +2

    This is the Indian way
    Called namaste

  • @sarachen1105
    @sarachen1105 5 лет назад

    Is Wai religious act? Or is it just showing respect to others / greeting?

  • @zeciachiemaku4248
    @zeciachiemaku4248 6 лет назад

    Wai!🙏

  • @doy8135
    @doy8135 6 лет назад +1

    I am super early 😎😎

  • @danielcuevas5899
    @danielcuevas5899 6 лет назад

    And people say Muay Thai ain't a traditional martial art.

  • @Rainpub
    @Rainpub 6 лет назад

    ah brutha, i see you know the wai

  • @killerberdo
    @killerberdo 6 лет назад

    In my gym we say komponkai or something similar to that

  • @ecmz96
    @ecmz96 6 лет назад

    Wai are you showing this to us?

  • @jonathanjoestar7640
    @jonathanjoestar7640 6 лет назад

    So this is the wai huh? Im waiting for the zee or the eks

  • @yscxgeneral
    @yscxgeneral 6 лет назад

    I wanna do muay thai

  • @indsrnty707
    @indsrnty707 5 лет назад

    Hello and thank you for this video.
    I teach kickboxing at a local community center. My students and I bow with our hands as you said the lazy way. A way to show respect and honor to the art of Muay Thai Kickboxing. I would like to introduce more of the traditions of Muay Thai. My background is MMA. I have a few Amateur wins under my belt. I enjoy teaching and have the blessing and oppurtunity to teach what i enjoy. Though I do feel the since i have not competed in traditional Mauy thai i am unworthy to teach it. I watch plenty pf youtube videos for helpful tips ad instruction foe my classes. Agan this is something i enjoy and so do my students. Thanks for reading and hope to hear from you soon.

  • @b055playz6
    @b055playz6 6 лет назад

    Hello

  • @jamie91995
    @jamie91995 6 лет назад +3

    Fight like chael sonnen?

    • @SupaMexican3000
      @SupaMexican3000 6 лет назад +1

      The chemistry Nerd move #1: roast the fuck out of your opponent

    • @nicoduran98
      @nicoduran98 6 лет назад +2

      Tony Guzman #2 lose

  • @themartialartist1929
    @themartialartist1929 6 лет назад +1

    Bow

  • @shaolinkza7485
    @shaolinkza7485 6 лет назад +1

    I thought it was sawadee khup

  • @yatharthsinghchauhan9161
    @yatharthsinghchauhan9161 6 лет назад

    Its just like namaste or namaskar in India.

  • @zerberus_ms
    @zerberus_ms 6 лет назад

    Make a "fight like one punch man" video

  • @williamedelen1030
    @williamedelen1030 6 лет назад

    Do u noe de wai

  • @raulsanchez2610
    @raulsanchez2610 6 лет назад

    For Thai it's "The Wai", but for Uganda it's "Da Wae".

  • @locogiomotocroz4031
    @locogiomotocroz4031 6 лет назад

    You missed spelo "why" in the tittle

  • @crazedxi2098
    @crazedxi2098 6 лет назад

    DO U KNOW DE WAI?

  • @AleMendozaa
    @AleMendozaa 6 лет назад

    do you kn0w da wai?

  • @jerber1546
    @jerber1546 6 лет назад

    Shane knows de wai