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After asking clarification on a technique, NinaBoe effectively puts it into practice at a Muay Thai seminar at her gym in central Rio de Janeiro. A form of kickboxing from Thailand that has been around for centuries, Boe appreciates Muay Thai for being a practice that demands much of one’s self both physically and mentally: “you have to use your head more often than not,” she said. Photo courtesy of Nina Boe.