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Originally Posted by jeff5
I've heard some theories that Muay Thai and Silat are distant relatives. Its probably more that Muay Thai developed from Krabi Krabrong, and possibly Krabi Krabrong and Silat are related. I doubt if anyone knows for sure though.
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They're both from the same part of the world. In fact, Thailand runs into Peninsular Malaysia. People around there traveled. There was trade. There was all sorts of contact. Both were greatly influenced by Indian culture. There are all sorts of cultural similarities. It shouldn't be surprising that the fighting arts have some similarities.