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Dutch Muay Thai is a distinct form of Thai style kickboxing. Although it originates from the Thai version, there are obvious differences between the two disciplines, both in techniques used and training methods utilized. Many Dutch trainers came from a background in the art of Kyokushinkai karate which is a very hard and aggressive fighting style and this was a major influence in the development of Dutch style Muay Thai.
Thai kickboxing is generally more relaxed, both in stance and application of techniques.