VITHEEMOUYTHAI: THE LIFE PATH OF THAI BOXING ATHLETES CAREER, A CASE STUDIES, SHO. SUKMA GYM BOXING CAMP. MOO 9 PAK PHUN SUBDISTRICT MUEANG DISTRICT NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE THAILAND

Abstract

This article of this study were: 1) to study of life path patterns of professional Muay Thai athletes, a case study of the Chor Sumaim Gym Mu 9 Sub-district, Pak Phun District, Muang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; 2) to study of the life path problems of professional Muay Thai athletes, a case study of the Sukma Gym boxing camp. Moo 9, Pak Phun Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and 3) to study on the conservation of the art of Thai boxing, a case study of the Chor Sookma Gym Boxing Camp, Village No. 9, Pak Phun Sub-district, Muang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. This research was a qualitative research use interviews and group discussions by purposive sampling into 2 groups: 1) a group to set up a boxing camp and a boxing training trainer, totaling 7 persons, and 2) a group of those who promote And supports the sport of Muay Thai for 6 persons. By using content analysis and summarizing. The research found that: 1) The life path of a professional Muay Thai athlete is There are lifestyles of professional muay thai athletes: 1.1) training according to the training schedule, 1.2) discipline, 1.3) use of boxing skills and 1.4) weight control. 2) The conditions of life path problems of professional boxing athletes include 2.1) insufficient equipment, damaged equipment, 2.2) budget support, and 2.3) weight loss. And 3) Guidelines for the conservation of Muay Thai arts of professional boxing athletes are Muay Thai art contributes to the development of the body, strengthens the physical health, against disease. And the mind is a meditation practice, namely 3.1) the transmission of Muay Thai to people in the community who are interested in the sport of Muay Thai, 3.2) the encouragement of the Muay Thai athletes and 3.3) the succession of the Wai Kru form of Muay Thai. To commemorate the teachers in their profession.