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Before martial arts become mixed Southeast Asia was home to many fighting styles seen in popular competitions today. Thailand’s ferocious Muay Thai, Indonesias’ elaborate Pencak Silat and the punishing Filipino Kali are just some of the popular combat styles that exist in the region. But it's not just all fighting, sports like the amazingly acrobatic Sepak Takraw and exciting water buffalo races are just two of many popular spectator sports that originated in the region.
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