Dubai, July 31, 2004 - Muay Thai, the challenging martial art originating from Thailand, is causing quite a stir in Dubai during Adventure Surprises week. At malls around the city, children and adults are clamouring for lessons, advice and demonstrations from a group of Muay Thai experts commissioned by Dubai Police to hold workshops all over the city as part of Dubai Summer Surprises' 7th week.

Muay Thai, or Thai kickboxing, caught international attention several years ago, and has grown in popularity to become one of the most sought-after martial arts in the world. Originally designed for the battlefields of Siam, Muay Thai has become one of the most devastating fighting arts in the ring. It uses only the most effective offensive and defensive moves based on the eight limbs of the body - hands, elbows, feet and knees.

The team of experts teaching the art of Muay Thai this week are hosting daily workshops in various city malls in a bid to teach children the art of Thai kickboxing and also develop their agility, skill and intelligence in executing the moves.

"Muay Thai is one of those sports that appeals to both adults and young people," said Captain Abdullah Bu Omaim, member of the Adventure Surprises Committee at Dubai Police. "It was a perfect fit for Adventure Surprises, in the past we  have seen huge crowds clamouring to learn about this art rather than just see a display."

Bu Omaim went on to say that children will be taught the basics of Muay Thai in at atmosphere of complete safety and interesting learning. The trainers, who are very experienced and highly qualified and highly respected in this art, will teach children in ways that are easily understood and picked up.

The Muay Thai workshops will take place daily from 5 pm to 10 pm at the following malls: at Century Mall in the Al Mamzar area on Sunday, at the Al Ghurair City in Deira on Monday, at the BurJuman Centre on Tuesday and at the Oasis Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road on Wednesday.

Dubai Summer Surprises 2004 is currently Adventure Surprises week organised by Dubai Police from July 29-August 4, followed by Knowledge Surprises by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry from August 5-11, Back-2-School Surprises by the Department of Economic Development from August 12-18 and ends with the Colour Surprises by the Department of Health and Medical Sciences from August 19-27, 2004.

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For further information, please contact
Hessah Sultan Aurbaya,
Corporate Communication Coordinator,
Dubai Summer Surprises
Tel: +971-4-202 0510;
Fax: +971-4-222 1110
Email: haurbaya@mydsf.gov.ae

© Press Release 2004